Landscape Foreperson

Responsibilities

• Strong knowledge of native plants, ornamental flowers, and/or urban agriculture with a focus on colorful annual planting.
• Continued sequence of bloom throughout the year.
• Transplanting and greenhouse maintenance.
• Develop and implement Landscape maintenance plans and work schedules that clearly define the goals and strategies needed to reach the objectives for California's Great America and the Maintenance Department.
• Provide direction and leadership to the landscape maintenance associates by implementing programs, encouraging creativity, and inspiring associates to reach the next level in their professional career.
• Select, train, direct, schedule, evaluate and discipline staff and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Establish and maintain professional, trained, and motivated staff through effective implementation of performance and development programs.
• Respond to and take appropriate action to resolve concerns and complaints from guests and associates.
• Provide team with necessary information and tools to effectively perform their duties.
• Ensure that maintenance policies and procedures are implemented, updated, and followed.
• Maintain liaison with park departments to ensure that landscape concerns are identified, solutions are coordinated and followed-up on.
• Prepare accurate cost analysis of projects and forecast accurate project completion dates.
• Gather, enter, and collate necessary data for submission of required reports, both internal and external, in a timely manner.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate quality-assurance measures and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in speaking, writing, and listening to management, associates, and customers. Performs preventative maintenance (planned internal inspections) on equipment and completes required documentation and check-out file records.
• Keep abreast of current trends and practices in field of expertise. Makes recommendations based on new development/trends.
• Aid in preparing the operation plan and budget. Order parts and supplies. Monitor and take action to ensure operation remains within guidelines concerning budget.
• Follow established accounting procedures for documentation of purchases and expenses.
• Follows proper storage requirements for equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
• 3 - 5 Years of related experience in landscape maintenance, irrigation, pest control, arbor care, turf, and ornamental horticulture.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrated experience in Landscape maintenance to include irrigation, pest control, arbor care, turf, ornamental horticulture or a degree in horticulture or a related field.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience to include budgeting, scheduling and managing projects from conception through completion.
• Good communication (written, verbal and listening) skills, especially for dealing with the public and associates.
• Basic computer skills (spreadsheet, word processing, data base). Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is a plus.
• NCDEA certification to apply pesticides or obtain certification within one year of employment.