Landscape Maintenance Foreman

Description

At Dennis' 7 Dees, we believe in growing people, not just plants. As a Landscape Maintenance Foreman on our Commercial Maintenance team, you'll lead a small crew through a daily route of commercial properties, keeping landscapes healthy and clients happy while managing the pace, quality, and safety of the work. You'll be the one calling the shots on-site - coordinating with supervisors, interfacing with clients, and taking ownership of your crew's performance and development. If you're ready to bring both your hands-on landscape skills and your leadership to work every day, we'd like to meet you.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead and supervise a crew performing commercial landscape maintenance, including mowing, edging, pruning, weeding, planting, and irrigation repairs.
• Assign daily tasks, manage site hours to stay on budget, and ensure work is completed to quality standards.
• Support the career growth of your crew members through coaching and on-the-job development.
• Communicate professionally with clients, Field Supervisors, and Account Managers about job progress, scope, and any concerns.
• Complete daily documentation including time tracking, vehicle inspections (DVIR), and safety reports.
• Conduct pre-trip safety inspections of equipment, vehicles, and job sites.
• Drive a company truck and trailer between job sites.
• Apply chemicals and fertilizers correctly and safely.

Required Qualifications

• At least 2 years of landscape maintenance experience
• Supervisory experience required
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driver eligibility guidelines
• Comfortable using a smartphone and work-related apps for daily documentation
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions year-round
• Physical capability to lift up to 75 pounds daily and perform the full range of landscape labor (bending, stooping, climbing, etc.)
• Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus

Benefits & Pay Range

• Starting wage of $22-25 per hour depending on experience, paid weekly
• Comprehensive and affordable health insurance: medical, dental, vision, mental health, and alternative medicine
• Paid time off
• 401k with generous company match
• 40% employee discount on all plants and retail merchandise
• Partner discounts and employee store passes at companies like Danner, Carhartt, Adidas, and Columbia.
• Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the company

Work Schedule and Environment

• You'll work four 10-hour days (with overtime in the peak season) with a team of up to 7 people.
• Workdays are Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday, starting between 6:00 and 7:00 am depending on the season.
• This position is based out of our Hillsboro, OR location.

About Us

Dennis' 7 Dees is a family-owned and operated business with deep roots in the Portland area. Along with our retail gardening stores, we provide residential and commercial landscaping services throughout Oregon and southwest Washington. Equal opportunity employer.