Maintenance Landscape Foreman

Maintenance Landscape Foreman

In this position you will be managing multiple Maintenance crew leaders. You will be reporting to an Account Manager and will work closely with him/her on assigned properties. You will be the person responsible for the efficiency and safety of each Maintenance crew you oversee. Your primary focus will be on the quality of all Crestview Landscape Inc. properties assigned to you including reporting issues for each project with pictures and e-mails to the Account Manager. Critical for this position will be managing and holding individuals accountable for following Company processes and procedures every day as well as meeting performance expectations. This position will also need to embrace leading and inspiring the field staff in fostering a culture of passion dedication and loyalty.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Supervise direct and manage crews for maximum efficiency and quality of work.
• Provide on-the-job training of crew to maximize quality efficiency and safety practices.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are properly maintained and stored.
• Ensure all safety rules and Company policies are followed by all crew members.
• Partner with Safety Supervisor to ensure all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn by crew at times when equipment or job task specifies.
• Maintain comprehensive overview of each job to ensure the best possible profitability and quality.
• Perform visits to job site(s) at the request of the Account Manager(s) to aid and assist with client/property walk-through work order and/or service request process as needed.
• Complete daily/weekly/monthly site inspections of assigned properties.
• Provide end of day/end of job reports to Account Manager(s).
• Work with Account Managers to address customer issues and complaints immediately.
• Identify extra work on Maintenance properties prepare and submit such enhancement requests to Maintenance Account Managers for estimating and sales.
• Assist with employee reviews related to direct team members.
• Assist crews with time entry and issue management.
• Maintain clean and safe job sites at all times.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed and maintained.
• Promote and maintain a strong customer service focused environment and cooperative teamwork philosophy.
• Provide operational support to other departments as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) to three (3) years of professional Foreman experience and work history.
• Knowledge of acceptable safe work practices including wearing the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Proactive self-starter achieving high productivity with strong attention to detail; ability to work independently with little instruction; coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks set deadlines and complete projects in a timely manner is required.
• Demonstrate the highest level of professional and ethical conduct.
• Positive tenacious attitude.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and sometimes unpredictable environment; works well under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Ability to consistently apply good judgment and make good decisions.
• Ability to always maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Organized with a proven ability to juggle multiple projects at once.
• Excellent leadership and time management skills.
• Experience managing complex project/event logistics.
• Some local travel up to 50%.
• Must possess a valid California Drivers License.
• The requirements and duties listed are representative and not exhaustive of the knowledge skill and/or abilities required.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to comfortably work with software and apps on a desktop/laptop iPhone and/or iPad.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint).
• Quick learner and ability to figure things out on your own.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written).
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information to effectively execute and achieve results.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

EDUCATION:

• High School or GED certificate required.
• Bachelors degree in Horticulture Landscape Architecture or related field preferred.
• Landscaping construction/installation industry experience highly preferred.

COMPETENCIES:

• Professionalism: As it relates to how you carry yourself among fellow co-workers and customers.
• Communication: Strong effective communication skills to interact with co-workers Management clients vendors and/or visitors. Communication skills include listening skills verbal and written communication skills and client relation skills.
• Collaboration: Incorporate teamwork mutual respect active engagement cooperation and client focus.
• Accountability: Initiative to take ownership of responsibilities the ability to prioritize and the working knowledge and skills to take action.
• Problem Solving: Blends problem solving skills judgement and decision-making skills along with creativity and resourcefulness.
• Ethical standards: High ethical standards in how you go about and perform your work always taking into consideration whats best for the customer their property and the company.
• Customer service and satisfaction: Adhere to the philosophy that customers are # 1 and are the livelihood of Crestview Landscape Inc. Strong sense of customer service and satisfaction.
• Attention to detail: High level of detail and a focus on the little things that make a big difference.
• Trust and demeanor: Ability to foster positive and solid relationships with clients to establish rapport trust and confidence. Possess a quality demeanor and the ability to be levelheaded and calm in all situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to bend kneel walk crouch for long periods of time during the workday. The position also requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unaided repeatedly throughout the addition the employee must be able to work in all outdoor conditions: heat cold humidity dust mud etc

DIRECT REPORTS:

Laborers (3 to 4) per crew.

Fair Chance Employment Notice for Job Postings

Pierre/Crestview Landscape is a Fair Chance employer. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This position requires a review of criminal history information. We have good cause to conduct a criminal background check for this role based on the following job duties which are incompatible with certain criminal histories:

Working on active job sites at private residences commercial properties and public facilities which may involve access to homes schools parks and other sensitive locations.

Operating heavy machinery power tools and company vehicles requiring a high level of trust responsibility and safety awareness.

Handling hazardous materials landscaping chemicals and irrigation systems which demands compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Access to secured or restricted public work areas including government buildings and infrastructure sites where security clearance or background trustworthiness may be required.

Responsibility for client property tools and equipment which may involve unsupervised time on-site and possession of expensive company assets.

All applicants will be individually assessed and evaluated consistent with applicable laws before any employment decision is made.

Driver additions:

Operation of company vehicles on public roads and highways which requires a clean driving record compliance with traffic laws and public safety accountability.

Transport of crew members tools materials and equipment to job sites often without supervision requiring a high level of trust and responsibility.

Access to secure or restricted job locations including public works sites or government facilities where security and background clearance may be relevant.

Handling of deliveries and pickups from suppliers clients or government agencies sometimes involving financial transactions or documentation.

Responsibility for vehicle maintenance and reporting which may include use of fuel cards GPS tracking systems or other sensitive equipment.

Foremen additions

Supervision of crews on private and public works job sites requiring leadership accountability and decision-making authority over workers.

Oversight of safety compliance and enforcement of OSHA and workplace regulations which directly impacts employee and public safety.

Access to confidential employee information schedules and project documentation which requires discretion and trust.

Authority over company property including assignment and control of tools materials and vehicles.

Interaction with clients inspectors and public agency representatives representing the company in official capacities.

Responsibility for daily reporting change orders and incident documentation which may involve sensitive data or legal implications.