Landscape Construction Foreman

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

We have been proudly serving Worcester and surrounding community since 2015. 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.

Responsibilities:

• Reports for duty at the designated location on time each day.
• Direct activities on the job site to include but are not limited to: coordinating workflow, hands-on work, and operating a variety of machinery.
• 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 and company standards.
• Leads by example.

Job Duties:

• Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis. Perform “on the fly” repairs if needed.
• Build outdoor living spaces consisting of walkways, patios, walls, etc.
• Construct landscape amenities such as fire pits, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, garden beds, etc.
• Install low voltage landscape lighting.
• Dig ditches or trenches and perform other drainage and land clearing activities.
• Install plants, bushes & trees.
• Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment required to complete landscape construction projects.
• Operate various tools including chainsaw, jackhammer, laser level, measurement equipment, compactors, shovels, hammers, drills, etc. in a safe and effective manner.
• Operate heavy equipment including skid steer, excavator, and loader as directed by foreman in a safe and effective manner.
• Ensure truck & trailer are free of trash and debris at the end of every day and perform a “deep clean” once a week.
• Perform snow removal during winter months by utilizing a plow, snow blower, and snow shovel on commercial properties.
• Spread salt during winter months on commercial properties.
• Takes on additional responsibilities to assist team as needed.

The right candidate will have the following:

• Aligned with Harris Lawn & Landscape’s Core Values of Knowledge,…