14345378
Located in Foley, AL
Pay: $18 - $22
Job Full Description
Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Landscape Maintenance Foreman for a client in South Baldwin County. The Landscape Maintenance Foreman is responsible for overseeing a team of landscapers in the maintenance and upkeep of residential, commercial, and public landscape properties. The foreman ensures that all landscaping tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards of quality. This role involves hands-on work as well as leadership, guiding and motivating the team while ensuring that maintenance schedules are adhered to and customer expectations are met.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervision & Team Leadership:
- Lead and manage a team of landscapers, providing direction, training, and support to ensure efficient and high-quality work.
- Delegate tasks to team members, ensuring that all landscaping jobs are completed on time and to specification.
- Monitor performance and conduct regular evaluations, providing feedback to team members and addressing any performance issues.
- Ensure that all team members adhere to company policies, safety protocols, and quality standards.
- Ensure proper use and maintenance of landscaping tools and equipment.
- Landscape Maintenance & Operations:
- Oversee and participate in routine maintenance activities, including lawn mowing, trimming, edging, planting, mulching, pruning, fertilizing, and irrigation system maintenance.
- Ensure that landscaping work is completed in accordance with the company's standards and client expectations.
- Inspect properties for any signs of pests, disease, or other issues, and coordinate treatments or repairs as necessary.
- Ensure proper plant care, including seasonal maintenance, mulching, and proper irrigation.
- Maintain a clean, organized work site, ensuring that all tools, equipment, and materials are safely stored and that the site is left neat and tidy.
- Equipment & Resource Management:
- Ensure that all tools and equipment are properly maintained, functioning correctly, and stored safely.
- Order and manage landscaping supplies (plants, fertilizers, mulch, etc.) to ensure that the team has the resources needed to complete jobs on schedule.
- Perform minor repairs on landscaping equipment as needed, and notify management of any major issues or needed replacements.
- Safety & Compliance:
- Enforce safety protocols and ensure that the team is using equipment correctly and safely.
- Ensure compliance with local environmental regulations and industry standards, including proper waste disposal and pesticide/herbicide use.
- Maintain a safe working environment by ensuring the team wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and adheres to safety procedures.
- Client Interaction & Communication:
- Communicate directly with clients regarding landscape maintenance needs, updates, and any special requests or concerns.
- Address client concerns promptly and professionally, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Ensure that properties are maintained to a high standard, meeting or exceeding client expectations.
- Quality Control & Reporting:
- Inspect work completed by the team to ensure it meets company standards and client specifications.
- Document daily tasks, including work completed, materials used, and any issues encountered.
- Report to management on the status of landscape maintenance projects, providing feedback on job completion, team performance, and any issues that need attention.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent (some college or specialized landscaping training is a plus).
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in landscape maintenance or a related field, with at least 2-5 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Strong knowledge of landscape maintenance practices, plant care, and irrigation systems.
- Experience with a variety of landscaping equipment, including mowers, trimmers, blowers, and irrigation tools.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to solve problems quickly and effectively, making decisions that benefit both the client and the team.
- Valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record (may be required to drive company vehicles to job sites).
- Must be able to operate and maintain all mowers and equipment (to include zero turn mowers).
- Must have knowledge of types of plants, trees, and grasses and be able to identify insects, fungus, and disease.
- Available to work weekends when necessary.
- Reliable transportation to and from work.
- Must be dependable and professional.
- Must be able to fill out detailed service reports on a daily basis.
- Must be able to perform task to include but not limited to mowing, line trimming, blowing, leaf and debris removal, weeding, edging, hedging, raking, and minor irrigation repairs.
- Must be able to work with and assist other crews on an as needed basis.
Salary: $18 - $22 an hour
🔹Why work with Express?
1. We have a wide client base, and offer jobs in light industrial, skilled trades, administrative, and professional roles!
2. We offer permanent, temporary, seasonal and contract roles!
3. One application covers it all!
🔹 How to apply? There are many ways to connect with us!
- Apply online @ www.expresspros.com/baldwincountyal and we will contact you ASAP!
- Call the office at 251-989-5500 for an immediate interview!
- Email your resume to jobs.baldwincountyal@expresspros.com and we will contact you ASAP!
- Stop by one of our THREE offices in Baldwin County for an immediate interview!
- Summerdale Office: 18390 Vaughn Road - Summerdale, AL.
- The Summerdale office is open Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm. Call to schedule an interview OR walk in!
- Orange Beach Office: 4776 Main Street, Suite L211, Office H – Orange Beach, AL.
- The Orange Beach office is open on select days. Please call us to schedule an interview in Orange Beach!
- Bay Minette Office: 15 Hand Avenue, Suite A, Office 152 – Bay Minette, AL.
- The Bay Minette office is open Monday - Friday. Please call us to schedule an interview in Bay Minette!
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Baldwin County, AL
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18390 Vaughn Road
Summerdale, AL 36580
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