Foreman - Maintenance

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