Foreman, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Landscaping

About Jensen Landscape Services

Jensen Landscape Services is part of Monarch Landscape Companies, a leading network of landscape brands across the U.S. We proudly serve clients across Northern California, from the San Francisco Bay Area to surrounding East Bay and North Bay communities, delivering reliable, high‑quality landscape maintenance and construction services. Our philosophy is simple:
We Put the Field First. We invest in our teams, provide industry‑leading training, and create opportunities for long‑term career growth.

Foreman

Milpitas, CA

Responsible for crew training, retention, and direction of crew activities on job sites. Provides effective leadership supporting high employee morale and quality service for every client. Supervises a crew of two to six employees, includes assigning and directing daily tasks, but does not have direct managerial responsibility. Facilitates conflict resolution between crew members.

• At least 3‑5 years of commercial landscape experience required
• Valid driver license issued by the state where employed is strongly preferred
• Pesticide license issued by the state where employed or ability to obtain within one year

• Ability to safely operate commercial landscape equipment and tools
• Demonstrate proper pruning techniques while taking into account the plant material and season
• 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
• Bi‑lingual English/Spanish strongly preferred but not required
• Apply common sense 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, distant and peripheral vision, have depth perception and 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 requires lifting and/or moving 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
• Successfully execute seasonal operations calendar
• Routinely monitor sites for quality, follow up with crews on performance improvements, and 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 understanding of landscape maintenance tasks that lead to performance excellence and promotion opportunities
• Assess skill level and work behavior of employees and provide recommendations for development, evaluation, and promotion
• Ensure adherence to company policies
• Develop and maintain a positive work relationship with area manager, peers, and subordinates
• Perform minor irrigation repairs and maintenance, including setting and adjusting clocks and controllers
• Encourage and maintain…