Lead Exterior Landscape Foreman

Description

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

$25 - $28 per hour

$500 Sign on Bonus (paid at 90-day mark, to actively employed foreman)

Lead Exterior Landscape Foreman Description

The Lead Exterior Foreman is responsible for leading a small landscaping crew. The lead exterior foreman performs landscape maintenance, installations, turf applications, irrigation, snow removal, holiday installation and take-down. 

Plantscape Perks:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Full-time, benefits eligible position (medical, dental, vision, and life insurance)
• 401(k) with company match
• Overtime available during peak season
• Nearly year-round work: after the growing season, work includes holiday decorating and snow removal

Lead Exterior Landscape Foreman Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise 1-6 landscape crew members. 
• Prepare equipment and tools for the day’s work.
• Clock in and clock out employees. 
• Safely transport crew to worksites.
• Instruct crew on site and delegate responsibilities.
• Provide on the job training; coach employees on performance and provide constructive feedback. 
• Oversee landscape maintenance for commercial properties; ensure daily projects are completed on time through planning and monitoring work of crew. 
• Complete lawn maintenance, installations, edging, mulching, planting, turf applications, irrigation, snow removal, holiday installation & take-down. 
• Inspect jobs for quality and completion.
• Completing tasks within budgeting hours and materials.
• Accurately maintain records required for the job.
• Professionally communicate with customers as needed.
• Recognize and communicate opportunities for site improvements.
• Solve problems; elevate concerns as appropriate to management in a timely manner.
• Maintain and promote a safe workplace by following and enforcing all safety guidelines.

Requirements

Lead Exterior Landscape Foreman Requirements

• 3-5 years of formal landscape and snow removal experience 
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Valid Driver's License and a clean driving record required
• Ability to safely operate a variety of large vehicles and landscaping equipment with precision and skill
• Sufficient manual dexterity to use hand and power tools 
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders, stand for long periods of time, and traverse uneven surfaces 
• Must be able to move materials and equipment up to 50 pounds frequently and move weights of up to 100 pounds occasionally
• Ability to train, coach and supervise others
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Excellent attendance and reliability
• Attention to detail, problem solving ability, and initiative in performing and completing tasks
• Willingness to attend trainings and acquire all certifications required for the position

General Statement: The nature and scope of this position is not solely limited to the duties and responsibilities listed above.

Job offer will be contingent on a background check, driving record check, pre-employment drug test and satisfactory physical examination to determine physical ability to perform the duties of the position