SUPERIOR GROUNDS & GARDENS-Landscape Foreman

Hiring Organization: SUPERIOR GROUNDS & GARDENS
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Location: Hzel Park, MI
Application Due Date: September 30, 2023

Horticulture Landscape Foreman

SUPERIOR GROUNDS & GARDENS

Hazel Park, MI

Full-time

Responded to 75% or more applications in the past 30 days, typically within 1 day.

Benefits

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401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

SUPERIOR GROUNDS & GARDENS, located in Hazel Park, Michigan is a rapidly growing boutique landscape design, installation, and maintenance company with a reputation for delivering innovative design, superior quality, and horticulture centric residential and commercial landscaping services. We are looking for an experienced Horticulture Landscape Foreman to join our growing team to be a key collaborator in taking our organization to the next level. This is a newly added position in our organization, we are looking for a candidate who will develop and establish standard protocols, efficient operations, and long-term sustainability.

Please note, we are a horticulture centric company, we offer lawn mowing services on a very limited basis.

The Horticulture Landscape Foreman is a management position that plays a critical role in driving and ensuring safety, quality, and productivity in daily field operations and is expected to carry out the company’s mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities:

Develop crew capacity through training, instruction, education, and corrective action
Create weekly jobs schedule and assign daily work plans
Materials and supplies procurement
Train and strictly enforce all safety procedures and policies
Consistently meet and exceed the highest quality standards
Challenge established job plans driving continuous improvement
Identify new projects and revenue enhancement opportunities within existing client base
Serve as liaison between field operations, sales, design, and management
Establish workforce training and certification programs
Participate in workforce recruitment and retention programs
Inspect and maintain equipment in good repair
Demonstrate company policies and procedures
Interpret landscape design plans
Exceptional time management skills
Documentation, record keeping
Nurture a positive team environment
Lead by example
Integrity in commitments and communication
Industry specific knowledge of materials and methods
Perform any other duties as assigned

Experience

10 years landscape installation and maintenance experience
5 years management/leadership experience
Extensive knowledge of local turf types, trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and ground-cover including growth characteristics, appropriate maintenance techniques, and common issues.

Education

Associates/Bachelors degree in Horticultural Sciences, preferred

Work Conditions

Employees performing this job are able and willing to drive or travel locally. Potential work hours during the snow season include nighttime, weekends, and holidays to participate with snow removal activities. This position will require working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions including rain, snow, sun, extreme cold or heat.
Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or lack of religion, and perspective are proven to be better companies. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do.

Compensation & Benefits