Lead Landscape Construction & Irrigation Specialist

Farmscape; Michigan; On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

FSA & Dependent Care plan

Audiobook reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

Farmscape, based in Oakland, CA, is seeking an experienced landscape construction crew lead for full-time work on residential and commercial sites. The role involves hands-on installation of irrigation, grading, drainage, hardscape, carpentry, and planting, plus leading the crew and reading plans under the Foreman’s direction.

You will train crew members, ensure safety, and maintain project schedules while using landscape drawings and measurements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in landscape construction or installation.
• Experience leading or helping lead a landscape construction crew.
• Experience with irrigation, grading, drainage, hardscape, carpentry, and planting.
• Able to use landscape plans, measurements, and grades with direction from the Foreman.
• Experience using construction tools and equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Foreman and crew on residential and commercial landscape construction and installation projects.
• Do hands-on work including hardscape, carpentry, planting, grading, drainage, and irrigation.
• Lead crew members and help keep the work moving safely and on time.
• Use landscape plans, construction drawings, measurements, and grades with help from the Foreman.
• Install, repair, and fix problems with irrigation systems.
• Make lists of parts and materials needed for irrigation and construction work.
• Use landscape construction tools and equipment safely.
• Train and show crew members how to do landscape installation work safely and correctly.
• Help lead the crew when the Foreman is not available.
• Keep the jobsite, tools, equipment, and vehicles clean, organized, and safe.
• Communicate clearly with the Foreman, crew members, and clients.
• Follow safety rules and help make sure the crew works safely.
• Drive between project sites and supply vendors (valid driver’s license required).

Skills

Crew leadership

Irrigation

Grading

Drainage

Hardscape

Carpentry

Planting

Communication

Tools

Laser level

Construction tools

Job description

Farmscape, based in Oakland, CA, is seeking an experienced landscape construction crew lead for full-time work on residential and commercial sites. The role involves hands-on installation of irrigation, grading, drainage, hardscape, carpentry, and planting, plus leading the crew and reading plans under the Foreman’s direction.

You will train crew members, ensure safety, and maintain project schedules while using landscape drawings and measurements.