Building Bridges Landscape Foreman

The landscape foreman is responsible for the completion of landscape installation and maintenance. The landscape foreman will be in charge of developing a team and ensuring they are on task and working cohesively. The landscape foreman is responsible for the skill development of his/her crew members. The foreman is responsible for completing landscape projects with quality, precision, and profitability.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Physically capable to perform necessary duties, which may require lifting up to 50 lbs
• Experience in landscape hardscape installations and landscape maintenance
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Driver’s license and insurance coverage
• Maintain a reliable transportation
• Ability to train, direct, and encourage Team Members
• Ability to work well with others including sub- contractors and vendors.
• Understands and delivers quality work based on company standards
• Ability to complete detailed paperwork daily
• Have good time management skills
• Ability to drive agency-provided work truck and trailer with equipment to each site
• Possess the heart of a teacher
• Subscription to and integration of the agency mission, vision and cultural values
• Clearance of Central Registry and criminal background check
• Have a clean and professional appearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Commercial Driver’s License preferred and clean driving record
• Proficient heavy equipment operating skills including front end loaders and mini excavators.
• Knowledgeable about maintaining landscaping equipment
• 2 or more years leading a crew of 2-3 team members
• Installation of natural stone and paver patios and walkways
• Installation of modular block retaining walls
• Installation of water features
• Experience with snow removal operations
• Michigan commercial applicators license
• Knowledge of plants and biodiversity
• Prior supervisory/management experience
• Professional experience working within a team environment
• Ability to identify risks on given projects and implement contingency plans based on risk analysis
• Ability to manage conflict
• Organizational skills
• Some customer service experience preferred

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled start time
• Supervises landscape crew
• Daily inspection of equipment prior to leaving grounds
• Ensures daily use of PPE
• Records all material expenses and man hours on each job
• Performs some administration tasks as assigned by landscape manager
• Is able to utilize sound judgment and make independent decisions
• Holds safety in high regard
• Ensures that all work is performed to company standards
• Provides guidance to Team Members on the job
• Ability to follow detailed directions from manager
• Develop relationships with Team Members
• Be able to train team members on best practices for installations and productivity
• Meet weekly with landscape manager to discuss continuous improvement and quality assurance.
• Submit requested documentation to Building Bridges administrative staff within required time frame
• Maintain accurate records of team member hours, progress, and performance
• Attend and participate in professional development trainings and department meetings as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned

Pay Grade: $20.00- $25.00/hr depending on experience

Status: 40 + hours a week. Four ten-hour shifts. (Mon- Thursday) w/occasional Friday’s and Saturdays

Building Bridges MISSION is TO CREATE A TRANSFORMATIONAL WORKPLACE WHERE EVERYONE BELONGS, DEVELOPS AND INNOVATES and our VISION, WE ENVISION ENTERPRISES CREATING FLOURISHING COMMUNITIES.