Landscape Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Landscape Foreman - $20-22/ hour

Responsibilities

Lead team to complete landscape jobs from start to completion

• Performing a variety of tasks and assigned work duties involving strenuous manual labor in outdoor projects and worksites
• Maintaining a clean job site; picking up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards
• Loading and unloading trucks and hauling and material handling and storage
• Carrying out opening and closing duties
• Performing required light maintenance of equipment
• Maintaining personal health and sanitation standards
• Reading and interpreting safety/employment manuals and other work-related documents
• Complying with safety regulations and a maintaining clean and orderly facility
• Ensuring that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed; bringing problems to the attention of the Foreman, Safety Director or HR Manager
• Performing other work-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver’s license prior to employment
• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work
• Some knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in heavy/highway construction work
• Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency

Qualifications

• Driver’s license
• Ability to obtain CDL
• 1-2 years landscaping experience