Grounds Foreman

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide daily direction to assigned grounds maintenance personnel.
• Assign, coordinate, and inspect work to ensure timely and satisfactory completion.
• Cut grass using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2,000 lbs.).
• Trim hedges and edge around walks, flower beds, and other landscaped areas using hedge trimmers, clippers, and edging tools.
• Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth using shears and other hand tools.
• Apply fertilizer or insecticide to lawns, shrubs, and trees as directed.
• Plant grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
• Water lawns and shrubs using hoses or sprinkler systems.
• Pick up and dispose of leaves, paper, litter, and other debris.
• Cover snow and ice removal from walks, driveways, roads, and parking areas using appropriate equipment.
• Spread salt or other approved materials on walkways and designated areas.
• Repair and paint fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings.
• Auxiliary with repairs to roads, walks, buildings, and equipment as required.
• Maintain work areas and completed work for quality, safety, and contract compliance.
• Ensure personnel follow applicable safety, environmental, and security requirements.
• Assist with training and providing guidance to grounds personnel.
• Perform grounds maintenance duties alongside the crew as operational needs require.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Experience And Skill Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge and experience in grounds maintenance and landscaping activities.
• Prior lead, foreman, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to provide work direction and coordinate daily activities of assigned personnel.
• Ability to understand and communicate verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to safely operate grounds maintenance equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Work Environment

• Frequent heavy or intense physical activity.
• Frequent exposure to environmental conditions including heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, and other outdoor elements.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and push, pull, bend, kneel, and stretch as required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.