How to hire a landscape installation foreman

How to hire a landscape installation foreman, step by step

Here's a step-by-step landscape installation foreman hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a landscape installation foreman job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new landscape installation foreman
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your landscape installation foreman job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a landscape installation foreman for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A landscape installation foreman's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, landscape installation foremen from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents landscape installation foreman salaries for various positions.

   Type of Landscape Installation Foreman	Description	Hourly rate
   Landscape Installation Foreman		$12-24
   Golf Course Superintendent	Golf course superintendents are skilled professionals who are responsible for providing care and maintenance to the golf courses they are working for. These superintendents must supervise a team of staff members to coordinate work schedules for landscaping and maintaining the golf course grounds... Show more	$10-32
   Grounds Maintenance Supervisor	The grounds maintenance supervisor is in charge of the maintenance and landscape crew. These are people who mow lawns, trim overgrown shrubs, irrigate planting beds, and perform a host of other outdoor maintenance tasks... Show more	$11-19

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hardscape
   • Plant Material
   • Retaining Walls
   • Lawn Care
   • Mowing
   • Blowers
   • Weed Control
   • Landscape Maintenance
   • Landscape Design
   • MOW
   • Mowers
   • Landscape Plants
   • Planters
   • Bobcat

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage construction of sheet metal installation and HVAC systems of commercial facilities including construction of storefronts and mechanical rooms.
   • Used power equipment such as stone cutters, blowers, line trimmers.
   • Operate bobcat doing grade work at houses before the laying of sod.
   • Enforce company policies and OSHA regulations, investigate construction accidents utilizing knowledge gain through cooperation with safety department and law enforcement.
   • Provide upkeep of lawns, driveways, parking lots, burial sites, planters and other grounds features.
   • Implement landscape architecture projects base on client preferences.Composting system implementations.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your landscape installation foreman job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A landscape installation foreman salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, landscape installation foremen' average salary in alabama is 45% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level landscape installation foremen earn 46% less than senior-level landscape installation foremen.
   • Certifications. A landscape installation foreman with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a landscape installation foreman's salary.

   Average landscape installation foreman salary

   $37,218yearly

   $17.89 hourly rate

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   Entry-level landscape installation foreman salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 21, 2025

   Average landscape installation foreman salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New Jersey	$45,730	$22
   2	Iowa	$39,935	$19
   3	Oregon	$38,580	$19
   4	Colorado	$38,527	$19
   5	North Carolina	$37,456	$18
   6	Kansas	$37,336	$18
   7	Nebraska	$36,628	$18
   8	Missouri	$36,247	$17
   9	Tennessee	$34,799	$17
   10	Texas	$34,360	$17
   11	Ohio	$34,279	$16
   12	Florida	$34,089	$16
   13	Indiana	$31,682	$15
   14	Minnesota	$31,629	$15

   Average landscape installation foreman salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Toll Brothers	$38,750	$18.63	3
   2	Ryan Lawn & Tree	$38,388	$18.46	4
   3	The Davey Tree Expert Company	$36,613	$17.60	230
   4	Landscape Workshop	$36,560	$17.58
   5	Bachman's	$32,127	$15.45
   6	PeopleReady	$31,558	$15.17	1

4. Writing a landscape installation foreman job description

   A job description for a landscape installation foreman role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a landscape installation foreman job description:

   Landscape installation foreman job description example

   Job DescriptionLandscape Installer Foreman If you are a Landscape Installer Foreman with experience working on patios and with plants, please read on!What You Will Be DoingWe are looking for an experienced Landscape Foreman to lead a team of landscapers to handle the successful installation of patios, walls, trees, and other plants.
   Job duties include (but may not be limited to):
   - Design and install hardscaped walls, pavements, natural stone patios, walkways, and plants
   - Ensure that horticultural projects are functional and meet quality expectations
   - Lead and direct team of laborers
   - Communicate effectively with designers, property owners, and crew members to expedite project completion
   - Maintain a steady work pace to meet schedule requirements
   - Operate skid-loader and other equipment as needed What You Need for this Position- At least 2 years of experience in landscaping and patio installation
   - Knowledge of paver and wall installation
   - Prior experience leading a crew/team
   - Valid driver's license
   - Ability to operate skid-loader and other machinery
   - Capable of completing physically demanding tasks (bending, digging, lifting, squatting ,etc.)
   - Must pass DOT Physical exam
   - MNLA certification is a plus What's In It for You- $20-25 per hour (based on experience)
   - Standard Monday-Friday work schedule (no required overtime or weekends)
   - Health insurance with HSA
   - Company provided Life Insurance policy
   - Retirement fund with 3% company match
   - Unlimited time off
   - Employee discount of 25%So, if you are a Landscape Installer Foreman with experience working with patios and plants, please apply today! - Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
   
   CyberCoders, Inc is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
   
   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
   
   Your Right to Work – In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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5. Post your job

   To find landscape installation foremen for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any landscape installation foremen they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level landscape installation foremen with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your landscape installation foreman job on Zippia to find and recruit landscape installation foreman candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit landscape installation foremen, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new landscape installation foreman

   Once you've decided on a perfect landscape installation foreman candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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