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Example landscape foreman requirements on a job description

Landscape foreman requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in landscape foreman job postings.
Sample landscape foreman requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 2+ years of landscape foreman experience.
  • Excellent knowledge of landscape management.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Comfortable operating heavy machinery.
Sample required landscape foreman soft skills
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.

Landscape foreman job description example 1

Orbit Energy Inc landscape foreman job description

  • Experience leading a crew installing hardscape patios, seat walls, stone veneer, etc.
  • Must have working knowledge of all forms of landscape hardscape & masonry applications.
  • 3-5 Years of experience required

Benefits

  • Health Benefits
  • Year Round Work
  • Overtime available
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid vacation
  • Company uniforms provided
  • Use of Company Vehicle, Insurance, E-Z Pass, Gas Card and Maintenance
  • Company Tools and Consumables supplied by Orbit Energy & Power
  • Orbit Energy Supplied Safety Equipment and PPE

Pay Rate : $18-21/hr.

Our Pledge:

"Our team exists for the purpose of making our world a more environmentally friendly planet through every single renewable energy project that we deploy." Our core values of Honesty and Integrity will be demonstrated every single day in our dealings with our clients, vendors, and co-workers. With forward-thinking leadership, we continually strive to maximize growth opportunities and profitability for the mutual benefit of our Employees, Industry Partners, and Investors. We lead by example in our never-ending pursuit of developing and building the most innovative and profitable renewable energy solutions to benefit our customers, our communities, and our world.


Orbit Energy and Power is an equal opportunity employer.

Available shifts and compensation: We have available shifts all days of the week. Compensation depends on your experience.

About ORBIT ENERGY & POWER, LLC: Our Team has been involved in the construction industry throughout the US for more than 30+ years with more than 18+ years being directly involved in the Solar & Renewable Energy fields helping to both structure deals as well as Design/ Build some of the largest and highest profile projects here in the States i.e. The first ever worldwide installs for such companies as DuPont Nemours, Johnson & Johnson and MERCK Pharmaceutical.


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Landscape foreman job description example 2

AAA Landscape landscape foreman job description

Job DescriptionSalary:

Award-winning, forty-five-year-old organization, AAA Landscape is currently looking for Foremen in the Landscape Construction Division. If you are looking for a great opportunity, come join our family. A six-month, Five-Thousand ($5,000) signing bonus is just one of the many benefits we have to offer.


Overview:

The foreman is responsible for the safe installation and management of landscape and hardscape projects including labor, materials, equipment, and schedule so as to consistently perform within budget.


Duties:

• Directs activities on the job site, they include but are not limited to: coordinating workflow, hands-on work, and operating a variety of machinery.

• Manages personnel effectively and efficiently.

• Communicates production goals with crew members and clients.

• Communicates well with all crew members, supervisors, and clientele.

• Monitors all tools, equipment, and machinery for needed maintenance.

• Tracks and records all job expenses, including but not exclusively materials and hours worked.

• Maintains a clean and safe job site at all times.

• Supervises and manages crew.

• Ensures that all crew members utilize all required personal protective equipment

• Ensures that all installation work is performed in accordance with industry and company standards.

• Ensures that all equipment safely and maintenance procedures are followed.

• Interacts with clientele in order to help ensure job satisfaction.

• Supervises all crew members during the performance of all assigned work.

• Reports for duty at the designated location on time each day.

• Follows directions from their supervisor.

• Ensures that all safety rules and company safety policies are adhered to.

• Trains crew members in the best practices of installation as required by company standards.

• Participates in AAA Landscape training, education and professional development.


Requirements

• 5 + years preferred experience

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

• Driver’s License required with a reputable driving record

• Proficient heavy equipment operating skills including front end loaders, mini-excavators, and skid steer machinery with various attachments; other construction equipment as needed

• Proficient in reading blueprints

• Knowledge and experience in installing a variety of hardscape applications

• Knowledge of perennials, shrubs, evergreens, and trees; identification and cultural requirements

• Highly motivated, self-driven individual who is detail orientated

• Excellent attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment

• Verbal & written communications skills

• Good time management skills; be available for long hours all year round

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task

• Able to work effectively with individuals of differing knowledge and background (i.e. employees, clientele, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and other designers)

• Clean and professional appearance

• Punctual and dependable

• Bilingual a plus

Benefits

Medical | Dental | Vision

Supplemental Voluntary Insurance Plans

Company-Paid Life Insurance & AD&D Plan

Vacation

Sick Time Applicable to State Law

Health Insurance after 60 Days

Life Assistance Program

401K Plan with Employee Match

Extensive Employee Development Program

Certification Assistance Program

In-House Arizona Landscape Contractors’ Association Certification (ALCA) Training

AAA Landscape provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Landscape foreman job description example 3

BrightView landscape foreman job description

Join a growing team that prides itself on a job well done. We're looking for a Landscape Foreman to join our team.
Here's what you'd do:

A Landscape Foreman will be responsible for managing the installation of upgrades for commercial landscape maintenance accounts.

You'd be responsible for:

+ Conducting weekly job site inspections

+ Completing job site checklist

+ Installation of required materials for landscaping/irrigation/site development

+ Scheduling delivery of materials and equipment

+ Crews production rates, quality control and safety

+ Assisting in job scheduling and coordination of subcontractors

+ Ensuring that all employees are attending the weekly tailgate meeting

+ Confirming that all employees are operating safely at all times including reviewing potential traffic hazards; performing hard hat checks and safety gear checks; underground alert reviews; other trades hazard review and performing general public safety checks

+ Maintaining a hazardous communication folder including all relevant forms for chemicals used on the job site

+ Reporting reckless or dangerous activities to job Superintendent; notifying Safety Office of any accidents and submitting accident reports according to Company policy

+ Additionally, employees are expected to abide by all internal control & compliance practices to:

+ Safeguard assets from theft and misuse

+ Ensure segregation of duties to minimize fraud

+ Comply with business ethics, applicable laws and regulation

+ Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information

+ Periodically reconcile physical assets to accounting records

You might be a good fit if you have:

+ Knowledge of blueprints

+ Ability to lead others and manage crews

+ Able to be certified in first aid

+ Effective written and oral communication skills

+ Strong attention to detail

+ Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

+ Strong work ethic

+ Bilingual (Spanish)

+ Minimum 3 years construction site experience

+ Work in/or about situations near direct automotive traffic

+ Work near or about natural bodies of water

+ Work 8+ hours per day with applicable breaks x 5 days/week (some overtime/weekend work required)

+ Ability to work in extreme conditions - temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit

+ Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time

+ Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.)

+ Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.)

+ Ability to bend, stoop and twist continuously throughout the day

Here's what to know about working here:

You'd be surprised what grows when you put people first. Join the team who makes an impact and inspires one another every day! Intermountain Plantings is committed to developing and rewarding our workforce with trust, honesty, respect, teamwork, excellence and an overall culture of caring.

In addition to industry-leading development opportunities and competitive salary, employees may be eligible for benefits and perks like:

+ Paid time off

+ Health and wellness coverage

+ 401k savings plan

Sustainability. Quality. Growth. We are creating something special.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
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Updated March 14, 2024

Zippia Research Team
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