Landscape Enhancement Foreman

NORTHWEST LANDSCAPE SERVICES

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!

There are no current openings, but we are always looking for great people to join our team! If you are interested, submit your application and we will reach out when this opportunity becomes available.

Job Summary

Work closely with Enhancement Supervisor in support of Enhancement and company goals, through effective project and employee management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Frequently encourage and maintain safe working conditions and Promoting NLS’s “Culture of Safety”, including but not limited to conducting Bi-Weekly safety meetings; ensuring proper personal protective equipment usage; correct equipment tie down techniques in vehicles; Road Side Work Zone Safety, and truck weight restrictions.
• Have experience of installing: irrigation, rock/block wall, drainage systems, plants, soil, sod and mulch.
• Have experience using tractors, track hoes, skid steers, trenchers, backhoes, dump trucks and loaders.
• Have a basic working knowledge of trucks, power equipment, and being able to communicate repair need to mechanics.
• Have a basic understanding of fertilization for both turf and plants.
• Have a basic understanding herbicide applications and relevant practices.
• Have a basic understanding of annuals installation.
• Have the ability to read and write English.
• Work with Enhancement Supervisor to schedule and assign daily tasks to crew leads and ensure completion.
• Work with Company Training Coordinator to continually increase the skill level of crew members.
• Constantly promote and encourage adherence to company policies and best practices through the use of Company SOP Training.
• Consistently positive reviews from clients and Area Supervisor regarding quality of work, general performance and attitude.
• Constantly monitor quality of completed work.
• Constantly assure proper use and care of inventory, including company vehicles, equipment, tools and rental equipment.
• Understanding and execution of parameters needed to meet or exceed job budget and margin goals.
• Reconcile Daily Job Costs, for accurate and timely submission to payroll.
• Complete status change form for new hires, terminations, address changes, etc.
• Recommend new hires and terminations to Enhancement Supervisor for final approval.

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