Foreman - Maintenance
Employment Type : Full-Time
Maintenance Foreman
Summary:
Responsible for the direction of crew activities on job site, according to pre-established schedules, standards and procedures to provide a high quality of service, as directed by Area Manager.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:- Understand and implement job specifications for each site
- Assign daily tasks to crew members and ensure compliance
- Perform landscape maintenance tasks including, but not limited to: mowing, edging, blowing, bed grooming, pruning, fertilizing and leaf pick up
- Routinely monitor sites for quality and follow up with crews on performance improvements. Communicate continuing concerns to Area Manager
- Conduct and oversee execution of minor Enhancement projects performed at the crew level
- Complete daily paperwork timely and accurately
- Assess equipment operation issues and effectively communicate repair needs to shop personnel
- Supervise safe loading and unloading of equipment
- Assist Area Manager with initial and on-going training of crews
- Assess skill level and work behavior of employees and provide recommendations to Area Manager regarding professional development, performance evaluation and promotional opportunities
- Ensure adherence to company policies
- Develop and maintain a positive work relationship with Area Manager, peers, and subordinates
- Encourage and maintain safe working conditions by promoting Company’s “Culture of Safety”, including but not limited to reinforcing bi-weekly safety tailgate meetings and ensuring proper personal protective equipment usage
Qualifications:
Education
At least 3-5 years related work experience
Language Skills - Ability to communicate in English
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations- Valid Driver License in state where employed
- Commercial Pesticide Applicators License preferred
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Ability to safely operate commercial landscape equipment and tools
- Demonstrate proper pruning techniques while taking into account the plant material and season
- Understand fertilization basics for both turf and plants
- Working knowledge of herbicide applications and relevant practices
- Have a general understanding of annuals installation and maintenance
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and complete them under tight deadlines
- Ability to motivate and lead subordinates
- Strong commitment to high quality of work and customer service
- Ability to read and understand maps for navigation and job planning
- Basic understanding of smartphone apps related to work requirements (e.g. work order entry, time entry, communication with Area Manager)
Monarch Landscaping, WA is an E-Verify participating employer