About this role
Starting Hourly Wage: $28.00+
Great Oaks Landscape Associates, located in Novi, Michigan, is a recognized leader in the industry for its landscape design-build and maintenance expertise. We are looking for a Landscape Foreman to join our team!
The foreman is a hands-on working position, supervising a team of up to 8 crew members. Responsible for making crew decisions with the guidance of the Project Managers. 5 years prior landscaping experience is required with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership position.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise landscape installation operations.
- Review landscape design with landscape designer & project managers.
- Train and mentor landscaping crew employees;
- Supervise employees on the job site
- How to use landscape install equipment
- Installation of plants, shrubs, and trees
- Ensure work is completed per plans and specifications as well as with the client's expectations
- Promote high standards for customer service, develop a safety culture, and create a positive team environment
- Lead, train, and develop employees
BENEFITS:
- Great Oaks offers competitive compensation & benefits (health care, holidays, paid vacation, and matching 401k).
- Competitive Hourly Rate
- Full-time opportunity/Seasonal overtime available
- Opportunities for Growth/Advancement
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Good work ethic and the ability to work well with the crew - a team player.
- Minimum 2 yr experience in the landscape industry.
- Capable of operating required equipment (Skid steers etc) & tools in a safe/responsible manner.
- Time management skills.
- Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools & equipment required to complete various landscaping tasks.