Lawn Maintenance Foreman

Great Oaks Landscape Associates; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Paid vacation

401(k) with company match

Full-time / Seasonal overtime

Job summary

Great Oaks Landscape Associates in Novi, MI is seeking a hardworking landscape crew lead to manage lawn maintenance teams. You will cut grass, trim edges, blow trimmings, weed, and perform other lawn care tasks while upholding safety and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include operating equipment such as zero turn mowers, walk-behinds, line trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, pruning saws, and sod cutters, plus assisting with loading and daily inspections of trucks.

Qualifications

• Good work ethic and the ability to work well with the crew - a team player.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in landscape, construction, grounds maintenance.
• Capable of operating required equipment (zero turn mowers & walk-behinds) & landscaping tools in a safe/responsible manner.
• Time management skills.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, tools & equipment for lawn maintenance tasks.
• A valid Chauffeur's License & Medical Certification required
• Bilingual Skills (English/Spanish) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead lawn maintenance crews.
• Cut grass, trim edges, blow trimmings, weeding, landscaping & perform other lawn care duties.
• Operate power equipment including, lawn tractors, lawn mowers, line trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, pruning saws, sod cutters, chain saws, snow blowers and other landscape maintenance equipment.
• Aid in loading/unloading and daily inspections of trucks and trailers in the AM/PM.
• Comply with all company policies and regulations in accordance with local health and safety laws and regulation.
• Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner

Skills

Team player

Time management

Driver's license

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Zero-turn mowers

Walk-behinds

Job description

Starting Hourly Wage: $22.00+

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to be responsible and lead lawn maintenance crews.
• Cut grass, trim edges, blow trimmings, weeding, landscaping & perform other lawn care duties.
• Operate power equipment including, lawn tractors, lawn mowers, line trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, pruning saws, sod cutters, chain saws, snow blowers and other landscape maintenance equipment.
• Aid in the loading/unloading and daily inspections of trucks and trailers in the AM/PM
• Comply with all company policies and regulations in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulation.
• Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner

BENEFITS:

• Great Oaks offers competitive compensation & benefits (holidays, paid vacation, 401 (K) with company match).
• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Full-time opportunity/Seasonal overtime available
• Opportunities for Growth/Advancement

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good work ethic and the ability to work well with the crew - a team player.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in the landscape, construction, grounds maintenance industry.
• Capable of operating required equipment (zero turn mowers & walk-behinds) & landscaping tools in a safe/responsible manner.
• Time management skills.
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools & equipment required to complete various lawn maintenance tasks.
• A valid Chauffeur's License & Medical Certification required
• Bilingual Skills (English/Spanish) is a plus