Maintenance Foreman

TERRACARE ASSOCIATES

Monarch Landscape Companies is a family of successful landscape brands in eight states across the United States. We are a values-based learning organization committed to being the best place to work as a landscape professional. Our approach to investing in people is simple. We put the Field First!

Terracare is currently looking for Maintenance Foreman to join our remarkable team. If that’s you, apply for a position at one of the fastest growing outdoor maintenance companies in the country.

JOB SUMMARY:

Work Responsible for crew training, retention, and the direction of crew activities on job sites. Provides effective leadership supporting high employee morale and quality service for every client. This position supervises a crew of two to six employees, which includes assigning and directing daily tasks, but does not have direct managerial responsibility. Facilitates conflict resolution between crew members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience

• At least 3-5 years of commercial landscape experience required

License or Certification

• Valid driver license issued by the state where employed
• Pesticide License issued by the state where employed or ability to obtain within one year

Specialized Skills

• 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)
• Ability to communicate in English / Spanish
• Ability to communicate effectively with crew members and Area Manager
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish strongly preferred but not required
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out tasks