Lead Landscape Maintenance Foreperson - $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

Environmental Management, Inc.; North Olmsted (OH); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Environmental Management Inc. in Ohio is seeking a Maintenance Foreperson to lead landscape maintenance crews at commercial properties. This hands-on leadership role ensures safety, quality, and exceptional customer service while delivering services on time.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of maintenance experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a valid driver’s license. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial landscape maintenance experience.
• Experience operating commercial landscaping equipment safely and effectively.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a crew with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, motivate, and support landscape maintenance crew members.
• Assign daily work activities and ensure projects are completed on schedule.
• Monitor team performance and provide coaching and corrective guidance when needed.
• Promote a positive culture focused on safety, quality, accountability, and professionalism.
• Assist with onboarding and training new employees.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Supervise and actively participate in daily landscape maintenance services, including mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, weeding, mulching, seasonal clean-ups, debris removal.
• Monitor turf and plant health, identify issues, and report proactively.
• Apply landscaping materials, fertilizers, and mulch according to standards.
• Conduct basic irrigation inspections and minor adjustments while reporting major concerns.
• Ensure properties meet client expectations and quality standards.
• Serve as the primary field representative for assigned properties.
• Conduct routine site inspections to identify maintenance needs and safety concerns.
• Communicate with Account Managers regarding service updates and weather impacts.
• Address client questions professionally and timely.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and attractive appearance at all properties.
• Safely operate and maintain commercial landscaping equipment and vehicles.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report issues promptly.
• Enforce OSHA guidelines and company safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Crew management

Vehicle operation

Customer service

Independent work

Tools

Equipment operation

Job description

Environmental Management Inc. in Ohio is seeking a Maintenance Foreperson to lead landscape maintenance crews at commercial properties. This hands-on leadership role ensures safety, quality, and exceptional customer service while delivering services on time.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of maintenance experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a valid driver’s license. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered, plus a comprehensive benefits package.