Landscape Construction Foreman

Harris Lawn & Landscape is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual who enjoys working outdoors to run one of our landscape construction crews. Opportunity for development and growth within our fast-growing company is available.

We have been proudly serving Worcester and surrounding community for 5 years now. We provide quality service and deliver first class results. We believe in enriching lives through the outdoors. As a part of many organizations including NALP, MCLP, and SIMA we always strive to improve and better ourselves to deliver superior service to our clients. We maintain 5-star ratings across all online platforms and look to hire only the best employees the industry has to offer. With many competitive benefits and perks, we know you will be happy here. Come build a lasting career with a company that appreciates your hard work and attention to detail!

We are NOT looking for general laborers. We are looking for those who have a passion for the outdoors to join our award-winning team.

To be considered for the job we ask all applicants to fill out an application at www.harrislawn.com/apply

Responsibilities

• Pre/Post use inspection of truck, trailer & equipment.
• Preform landscape construction work to include paver patios, retaining walls, plant installation, lawn installations, landscape lighting, drainage, and other general landscape work.
• Direct activities on the job site to include but are not limited to: coordinating workflow, hands on work, and operating a variety of machinery to include excavators and skid steers.
• Perform basic maintenance of equipment and small repairs in the field as needed
• Understand the “Big Picture” of the project and how you can help ensure the job runs smoothly in an efficient manner according to estimated allotted times
• Ensures that all safety rules and company safety policies are adhered to and that all crew members utilize all required personal protective equipment
• Always represent the company’s best interest, maintain the highest level of integrity and professionalism.
• Use scheduling software to track and record all job expenses, including but not exclusively materials and hours worked
• Ensure jobs are completed in an efficient manner according to estimated allotted times by communicating production goals with crew members
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with industry and company standards.
• Perform final “walkarounds” at the end of every job to ensure all line items were taken care of, no tools were left behind, and everything is up to standards
• Interact with clients in order to help ensure job satisfaction. Build & keep relationships.
• Monitor all tools, equipment, and machinery for needed maintenance and report to supervisor for proper documentation.
• Maintain standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and shop/yard areas
• Work as part of a team and takes direction.
• Perform highly physical installation work on a consistent basis
• Strives to improve job skills and develop the potential for upward mobility
• Trains crew members in the development of industry best practices are company standards
• Leads by example

The right candidate will have the following

• Knowledgeable and proficient in the field of landscape construction
• A strong passion for and dedication to the landscape industry
• Understand the importance of quality of work and have the attention to detail to provide this
• Willingness to collaborate and step up as a leader
• Committed to professionalism and integrity.
• Passionate about continuous improvement
• Willingness to communicate openly with direct employees and managers
• Ability to meet company cleanliness standards and monitor the quality of work
• Actively seeks out industry knowledge and training along with leadership and personal development
• For snow removal: have the flexibility to work around the weather and ability to work long hours preforming snow removal services. Nights, weekends and overtime will be required dependent on the timing of the weather.

Other requirements include

• 5 years of related experience
• Valid drivers license and clean record
• MA DOT card or the ability to obtain one
• Ability to drive truck and trailer combination
• Experience operating skid steers and compact excavators
• MA Hoisting License
• OSHA 10/30
• Applicants with military experience encouraged to apply

This is a full-time seasonal position. Snow removal services and winter work during the off season. Average work day is 10 hours for approx. 50 hours a week. Time and a half over 40 hours. The occasional Saturday will be required based on weather and other delays. Paid sick/vacation. Paid training and development available. Paid holidays. Tuition reimbursement for industry related courses. 401k and many other company benefits.

Competitive wages based on experience. Room to grow within company. Come join a fast growing company that appreciates hard work and attention to detail!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Please list any other relevant qualifications or licenses: OSHA, Pesticides license, Hoisting license, Industry certifications
• We require all candidates to fill out an application at Harris lawn.com/apply

Experience:

• Landscape construction: 2 years (Required)
• Landscape maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• DOT Medical card? (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $35