Landscape Foreman (Valid Driver's License Required)
Ruppert Landscape · Raleigh, NC · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Responsibilities
- Develop a clear understanding of the philosophies by which the company operates, the short-and long-term goals of the branch, and the financial position of the branch.
- Get to know your people in an effort to help them develop within the company.
- Set goals with them and monitor their progress through timely formal and informal evaluations.
- Be an active part of our training process by attending or conducting certification training sessions on a regular basis.
- Plan, schedule and supervise daily production activities on assigned contracts.
- Develop a clear understanding of the hourly and cost budgets for each of your jobs.
- Maintain assigned vehicle and equipment in good working order.
- Communicate budget hours to assistants and crewmembers.
- Develop a good relationship with the client on every job.
- Monitor quality of work and be proactive in bringing issues to the customer’s attention by inspecting the job at the end of each day and completing property service reports.
- Sell an acceptable level of extras through the use of T&M tickets.
- Works closely with Area Manager, Crew Members, and customers to facilitate jobs.
Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license with a clean record over the last three years.
- Demonstrated skill and ability to manage others at other levels.
- Demonstrated skill and ability to work with service customers.
- At least one year of experience doing contract maintenance work in a commercial setting.
- Ability to identify and diagnose insect and disease problems and schedule appropriate treatment.
- Working knowledge of vehicles and equipment used in contract maintenance and snow removal.
- Must be willing to learn company systems related to employee hours, time entry, equipment maintenance, and service reports.
- Ability to communicate and ask good questions.
What We Provide
- Competitive salary
- Medical benefits with dental and vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) plan
- Flexible work/life balance
- Family-oriented company culture
- On-going training in the field and company classroom.