Foreman, Management

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Location:

Livermore, CA. We are a family of successful landscape brands in eight states across the United States.
Monarch Landscape Companies is 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!

This posting remains open year‑round as we are always looking for great people to join our team. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application and we will reach out shortly.

Base pay range: $20.00/hr - $26.00/hr

Responsible for the direction of crew activities on job site, according to pre-established schedules, standards, and procedures to provide a high quality of service, as directed by the Operations Manager.

• Experience
  At least 3-5 years of commercial landscape experience required.
• License or Certification
  Valid driver license issued by the state where employed is strongly preferred.
  Pesticide License issued by the state or ability to obtain within one year.
• Specialized Skills
  Ability to safely operate commercial landscape equipment and tools.
  Demonstrate proper pruning techniques taking plant material and season into account.
  Understand fertilization basics for both turf and plants.
  Working knowledge of herbicide applications and relevant practices.
  General understanding of annuals installation and maintenance.
  Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and complete them under tight deadlines.
  Ability to motivate and lead subordinates.
  Strong commitment to high quality of work and customer service.
  Ability to read and understand maps for navigation and job planning.
  Basic understanding of smartphone apps related to work requirements (e.g. work order entry, time entry, communication with Area Manager).
  Ability to communicate in English / Spanish; bilingual preference but not required.
  Apply common sense understanding to carry out tasks.
  Deal with standardized situations with occasional variables.

• Frequently climbs trees above 15 feet, and performs work on branches or truck platforms.
• Constantly required to talk, hear, see, sit, stand and walk.
• Must be able to see at close vision, distant vision, peripherally, have depth perception and have the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent use of hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Frequently required to reach, bend, twist, stoop, crouch, climb and balance on surfaces that may be narrow and/or slippery.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

• Frequently works with mechanical objects and outside in all weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Frequently exposed to loud noise levels.

• Understand and implement job specifications for each site.
• Assign daily tasks to crew members and ensure compliance.
• Perform landscape maintenance tasks including mowing, edging, blowing, bed grooming, pruning, fertilizing and leaf pick up.
• Execute seasonal operations calendar.
• Monitor sites for quality and follow up with crews on performance improvements, communicate concerns to area manager.
• Conduct and oversee execution of minor enhancement projects at the crew level.
• Complete daily paperwork timely and accurately.
• Assess equipment operation issues and communicate repair needs to shop personnel.
• Supervise safe loading and unloading of equipment.
• Assist Area Manager with initial and ongoing training of crews, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of landscape maintenance tasks leading to promotion opportunities.
• Assess skill level and work behavior of employees and provide recommendations to Area Manager regarding professional development, performance evaluation and promotional opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to company policies.
• Develop and maintain positive work relationship with Area Manager, peers, and subordinates.
• Perform minor irrigation repairs and maintenance, including setting and adjusting clocks and controllers.
• Promote Company’s “Culture of Safety” and…