Landscaping Foreman in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at Plantscape Inc.

Full-time

$20 - $24 per hour

• 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
  

Landscaping Foreman Description

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

Landscaping 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
• 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

Landscaping Foreman Requirements

• 3 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.