Maintenance Foreman

Terracare Associates; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

7 paid holidays

Paid time off starting at 1 week

DailyPay or on-demand pay

Job summary

Terracare Associates in Antioch, CA, seeks a Maintenance Foreman to lead a crew of 2–6 on commercial landscapes. You will train, direct daily tasks, and ensure quality service for clients while promoting safety and efficiency.

The role requires 3–5 years of landscape experience, a valid driver license, and a pesticide license or ability to obtain one year. English/Spanish skills are preferred. Competitive pay and benefits available.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of commercial landscape experience.
• Valid driver's license for the employed state.
• Pesticide license or ability to obtain within one year.
• Ability to operate landscape equipment safely.
• Understand basic fertilization and plant care.

Responsibilities

• Understand and implement job specifications for each site.
• Assign daily tasks to crew members and ensure compliance.
• Perform landscape maintenance tasks (mowing, edging, pruning, fertilizing, leaf pickup).
• Routinely monitor sites for quality and provide coaching to crews.
• Oversee minor enhancement projects at crew level.
• Complete daily paperwork timely and accurately.
• Assess equipment issues and communicate repair needs to shop.
• Supervise safe loading/unloading of equipment.
• Assist Area Manager with training and development of crews.
• Ensure adherence to company policies.

Skills

Landscape equipment

Pruning techniques

Fertilization basics

Herbicide knowledge

Annuals installation

Task prioritization

Team leadership

Quality customer service

Maps/navigation

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Valid driver license

Pesticide License

Tools

Work order apps

Time entry apps

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Monarch Landscape Companies is a family of successful landscape brands in eight states across the United States. We are a values-based learning organization committed to being the best place to work as a landscape professional. Our approach to investing in people is simple. We put the Field First!
Terracare is currently looking for Maintenance Foreman to join our remarkable team. If that's you, apply for a position at one of the fastest growing outdoor maintenance companies in the country.

JOB SUMMARY:

Work Responsible for crew training, retention, and the direction of crew activities on job sites. Provides effective leadership supporting high employee morale and quality service for every client. This position supervises a crew of two to six employees, which includes assigning and directing daily tasks, but does not have direct managerial responsibility. Facilitates conflict resolution between crew members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience

• At least 3-5 years of commercial landscape experience required

License or Certification

• Valid driver license issued by the state where employed
• Pesticide License issued by the state where employed or ability to obtain within one year

Specialized Skills

• Ability to safely operate commercial landscape equipment and tools
• Demonstrate proper pruning techniques while taking into account the plant material and season
• Understand fertilization basics for both turf and plants
• Working knowledge of herbicide applications and relevant practices
• Have a general understanding of annuals installation and maintenance
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and complete them under tight deadlines
• Ability to motivate and lead subordinates
• Strong commitment to high quality of work and customer service
• Ability to read and understand maps for navigation and job planning
• Basic understanding of smartphone apps related to work requirements (e.g. work order entry, time entry, communication with Area Manager)
• Ability to communicate in English / Spanish
• Ability to communicate effectively with crew members and Area Manager
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish strongly preferred but not required
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out tasks
• Deal with standardized situations with occasional variables

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to drive a truck/trailer combination with 2-3 passengers
• Constantly required to talk, hear, see, sit, stand and walk
• Must be able to see at close vision, distant vision, peripherally, have depth perception and have the ability to adjust focus
• Frequent use of hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
• Frequently required to reach, bend, twist, stoop, crouch, climb and balance on surfaces that may be narrow and/or slippery
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Work Conditions

• Frequently works with mechanical objects and outside in all weather conditions
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
• Frequently exposed to loud noise levels

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Understand and Implement job specifications for each site
• Assign daily tasks to crew members and ensure compliance
• Perform landscape maintenance tasks including, but not limited to mowing , edging, blowing, bed grooming, pruning, fertilizing and leaf pick up.
• Successfully execute seasonal operations calendar
• Routinely monitor sites for quality and follow up with crews on performance improvements. Communicate continuing concerns to area manager
• Conduct and oversee execution of minor Enhancement projects performed at the crew level
• Complete daily paperwork timely and accurately
• Assess equipment operation issues and effectively communicate repair needs to shop personnel
• Supervise safe loading and unloading of equipment
• Assist Area Manager with initial and on-going training of crews, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of landscape maintenance tasks that leads to excellent performance and opportunities for Gardener/Sr. Gardener promotion
• Assess skill level and work behavior of employees and provide recommendations to Area Manager regarding professional development, performance evaluation and promotional opportunities
• Ensure adherence to company policies
• Develop and maintain a positive work relationship with Area Manager, peers, and subordinates
• Perform minor irrigation repairs and maintenance, including setting and adjusting clocks and controllers
• Encourage and maintain safe working conditions by promoting Company's "Culture of Safety", including but not limited to reinforcing bi-weekly safety tailgate meetings and ensuring proper personal protective equipment usage
• Perform minor in-field maintenance and repairs of equipment
• Communicate when budgeted hours are not aligned with actual hours required to perform work
• Other duties as assigned

Total Rewards

At Monarch, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Elements of our Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Monarch also provides eligible employees with an array of additional benefits, including:

• The opportunity to enroll in a variety of healthcare benefit programs, including medical, dental, and vision plan options; flexible spending accounts; retirement savings plans; term life/ad&d; and a number of supplemental insurances
• Company Provided Life/AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 3 Days Paid Bereavement
• 5 Days Paid Jury Duty
• Employee Equity Program
• Paid Time Off Starting at 1 week per year
• Sick Pay in accordance with applicable state or local ordinance
• On-Demand Pay Through A Partnership with DailyPay
• Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts
• Education Assistance

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as position, tenure, geographic location, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown below is provided in compliance with state specific laws. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations, and therefore may be different in other locations or operating divisions.

Pay range: $20 - $26

Terracare Associates is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer.

Terracare Associates is an On Demand Daily Pay employer