Grounds Foreman

Overview

• Lead and manage a small landscaping crew across multiple commercial properties
• Perform routine landscaping services including mowing, trimming, edging, planting, fertilization, mulching, and seasonal cleanups
• Oversee lawn health, irrigation systems, and general landscape appearance
• Identify site issues and communicate needs or recommendations to management
• Ensure work is completed efficiently, safely, and to company standards
• Operate landscaping equipment including mowers, trimmers, blowers, skid steers, and loaders
• Perform snow removal operations during winter months, including plowing parking lots, clearing walkways, and applying de-icing materials
• Operate snow equipment such as plow trucks, skid steers, loaders, and snow blowers
• Tow landscaping and snow equipment using non-CDL trucks and trailers
• Assist with staging, loading, and securing equipment for daily operations
• Monitor weather conditions and respond to snow events as required
• Ensure all landscaping and snow operations comply with safety regulations and company procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized job site and properly store tools and materials
• Complete basic equipment checks and report maintenance issues
• Communicate with property managers or site contacts as needed
• Support general property maintenance tasks as required
• Follow all safety procedures and report incidents immediately to management
• Travel between properties and work out of town as directed

• Valid driver’s license (ability to travel locally and regionally; weekend work required during peak seasons)
• Proven experience in commercial landscaping and grounds maintenance
• Snow removal experience required
• Ability to operate skid steers, loaders, plow trucks, and landscaping equipment
• Ability to tow trailers and equipment (non-CDL)
• Prior experience leading or supervising a small crew preferred
• Strong understanding of planting, fertilization, irrigation, mowing, and seasonal landscape practices
• Ability to lift and operate heavy equipment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work long hours during peak landscaping and snow seasons
• Hoisting license (2A/1C) a plus or willingness to obtain
• DOT medical card a plus or willingness to obtain

• Commercial landscaping, crew leadership, snow removal, equipment operation