What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscaping Foreman position at The Grounds Guys of Ridgewood?
The Grounds Guys are a landscaping and lawn care franchise with simple values outlined in our company acronym "C.A.R.E.", which are: Customers first, Attitude, Respect, and Enjoy life in the process!
As Foreman, you will have a dynamic role where your day is filled with overseeing the day-to-day operation of the landscaping team. You will have the unique opportunity to wear multiple hats – you will manage the team, perform maintenance and enhancement services, and assume responsibilities related to business development. Our clients trust to us to provide quality services and you are key in helping us live out our values every day.
You are a proactive leader and self-starter who can interact with the public and our employees. You have a strong work ethic and are able to manage time to effectively meet customer expectations. You have experience in landscaping, as well as proven communication skills with supervisors, employees, and customers.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Manage team of landscaping professionals and assume the responsibility of motivating, coaching, and mentoring
- Perform landscape maintenance duties, such as mowing, trimming, pruning fertilizer application, weed control, aeration, seasonal clean-up
- Perform landscape enhancement activities such as mulch application, flower/plant installation, top soil application, lawn seeding
- Contribute to business development by responding to customer inquiries, handling customer proposals, and marketing the services of the business
Job Requirements:
- Prior experience in the landscaping industry
- Valid driver’s license
- Previous leadership experience is a plus
- Strong communication skills
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds to waist level and perform all other physical requirements associated with a position of this nature
We are actively interviewing for this position - Apply today and our hiring manager will follow up!
Salary : $40,000 - $60,000