Turf Foreman

Smith Landscaping, Inc.; North Olmsted (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Smith Landscaping, Inc. seeks a Turf Foreman to lead outdoor teams servicing residential and commercial properties. The role requires strong grounds management skills, a clean driving record, and the ability to pass a drug test.

The company emphasizes family ownership and over 45 years in business, delivering design, maintenance and enhancements with a focus on safety and client satisfaction. You’ll manage turf care programs, supervise staff, coordinate monthly services with clients, and ensure

Qualifications

• Team oriented and able to lead a crew.
• Knowledge of turf care including IPM, aeration, fertilization and turf renovation.
• Experience with irrigation and low voltage lighting systems.
• Min 3 years field experience; min 2 years handling pesticides as trained/licensed.
• Industry certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, efficient, and positive working environment for all team members.
• Oversee turf care practices: site analysis, soil sampling, IPM, core aeration, insect/weed control, fertilization, turf renovation and repair.
• Understand client wants and monthly service schedule; maintain communication with them.
• Ensure high quality and professional service and complete all paperwork accurately.
• Plan for contingencies (weather, personnel, equipment) and manage time effectively.
• Coach and evaluate team members; enforce company policy when needed.
• Operate and maintain equipment and diagnose turf/plant problems with options.
• Troubleshoot irrigation and lighting issues; handle pesticides safely.

Skills

Team oriented

Leadership ability

Turf care knowledge

Pesticide handling

Pesticide licensing

Tools

Irrigation systems

Low voltage lighting

Job description

Looking for an opportunity where success comes naturally? Then you may have found your crew. We’re looking for a Turf Foreman to join our team.

If you’re experienced in Grounds Management and love to be outdoors, come join us! Smith Landscaping Inc. is seeking an experienced full time Turf Foreman to service our residential and commercial properties. Smith Landscaping remains a proud family owned company in business for more than 45 years. We’re a team of professionals, driven by results and relationships. We are strongly committed to taking care of each other, clients, and communities. Must have a clean driving record and be able to pass drug test.

Qualifications:

• Team oriented
• Leadership ability
• Knowledge of turf care (I.P.M., core aeration, insect and weed control, fertilization, turf renovation and repair)
• Knowledge of irrigation and low voltage lighting systems
• Minimum of 3 years experience in the field or applicable education
• Minimum of 2 years experience with handling pesticides as a trained or licensed serviceman
• Industry certifications

You might be a good fit if:

• Provide a safe, efficient, and positive working environment for all team members
• Responsible for all turf care practices (site analysis, soil sampling, I.P.M., core aeration, insect and weed control, fertilization, turf renovation, repair and proper mowing)
• Know the clients wants, needs desires, and their schedule of monthly services ( turf treatments, up coming BM and mowing) and maintain good communication with them
• Provide the highest level of quality and professionalism
• Go above the call of duty
• Properly understand and complete all paperwork
• Be prepared for all contingencies (weather, personnel, equipment)
• Understand time management practices and how to apply them
• Understand the goals, tasks, and concerns of team members
• Network within Property Management Department and office (be available)
• Train and evaluate team members
• Enforce company policy if needed
• Operate and maintain equipment
• Diagnosis and research all turf and plant related problems and be able to provide treatment options
• Trouble shoot any problems or concerns of the teams or the client, including irrigation and lighting and provide solutions
• Safely and responsibly handle all pesticides and chemicals

The Turf Foreman will report to the General Manager.

Here’s What To Know About Working Here

Smith Landscaping remains a proud family owned company in business for more than 45 years. We’re a team of professionals, driven by results and relationships. We are strongly committed to taking care of each other, clients, and communities. If you’re looking to join a crew of talented go-getters who tackle big vision projects other companies could only dream of, you might just have found your match. With our range of services, including landscape design, development, maintenance and enhancements, there’s no limit to what we can do, and what you can achieve.

In addition to industry-leading development opportunities, you’ll also have benefits and perks like:

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Smith Landscaping is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.