Landscape Maintenance Foreman

Landscape Maintenance Foreman

Prewett, Read & Associates is a design-build landscape architecture firm in Houston, Texas. Established in 1998, we specialize in high-end residential design, construction, landscape installation, and maintenance.

We’re looking for an experienced Landscape Maintenance Foreman to lead a crew responsible for maintaining high-end residential landscapes throughout the Houston area.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a landscape maintenance crew, preferably in high-end residential landscaping.

• Strong working knowledge of horticultural maintenance, including proper pruning, planting, fertilization, and seasonal color.

• Ability to recognize common plant, turf, irrigation, pest, disease, and drainage problems.

• Basic irrigation knowledge, including inspections and controller programming.

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

• Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead, train, supervise, and work alongside an assigned landscape maintenance crew.

• Plan and organize daily work to ensure properties are completed efficiently and to company standards.

• Maintain the appearance and health of high-end residential landscapes through proper horticultural practices.

• Identify and communicate plant health, irrigation, drainage, pest, and other property concerns.

• Communicate professionally with clients when necessary.

• Complete required job documentation accurately.

• Prepare and maintain trucks, trailers, tools, equipment, and materials.

• Properly apply fertilizers and landscape chemicals after appropriate training and in accordance with company safety procedures.

• Uphold and monitor compliance with all company safety policies.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: $19.00 - $21.00 (based on experience)

• Paid time off

• 401(k) plan

• Health insurance

• Uniforms

• Hourly wage based on experience