LANDSCAPING FOREMAN jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

Landscape / Hardscape Foreman 

Become a team member at Greg’s Lawn and Landscaping! For over 40 years we have stayed true to our family business morals and continue to practice ecological, economical, and ethical practices. We want our team members to have the best tools, training, and equipment out there to help them do their job. 

This Landscape Foreman will always apply strong leadership skills as well as a positive attitude to team members and clients. This foreman is expected to work with landscape construction of patios, retaining walls, seat walls, columns, stairs, walkways, lighting, etc. Softscape installations with rock, plant materials, and more. Safety is a top priority and is expected to follow all safety procedures and protocols. This foreman must be able to operate all landscape equipment and be willing to teach others as well as learn from them. Must be able to read design plans and understand landscape construction. Must have knowledge of retaining walls, patios, planting of trees, planting of shrubs, grading, seeding, sodding, and drainage. This foreman will lead a small crew (2-4 team members) through landscape jobs and organize and assign tasks efficiently. A clean driving record and valid driver’s license is required. A CDL is preferred.

This will be a full time position assisting the snow and ice management team during the winter season.

Qualifications:

• Preferred minimum 3 years of experience in landscape construction.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, positively, and problem solve.
• Must be able to lead, organize, and assign tasks to team members.
• Must be able to prioritize job duties and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be willing and able to do all and any tasks that are assigned to other team members.
• General understanding of labor and material costs as it relates to bidding.
• Come to work with a glass half full mentality to maintain company culture.
• Must show consistent professionalism and good judgement.
• Able to work in all kinds of weather conditions.
• Frequently lift or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Simple IRA with Company Match
• Wellness Program
• Full Uniform Provided

Job Type: Full Time – weekdays, occasional weekends

Pay: $20-35/hour based on experience, negotiable