Landscape Maintenance Foreman

About Northwest Landscape Services
Northwest Landscape Services is part of Monarch Landscape Companies, a leading network of landscape brands across the U.S.

We proudly serve clients throughout Oregon and Washington and deliver reliable, high-quality landscape maintenance and construction services. Our philosophy is simple: We Put the Field First. We invest in our teams, provide industry leading training, and create opportunities for long term career growth.

Job Title: Landscape Maintenance Foreman
Location: Woodinville, WA

Job Summary:

Responsible for the direction of crew activities on job site, according to pre-established schedules, standards and procedures to provide a high quality of service, as directed by Area Manager.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and implement job specifications for each site
• Assign daily tasks to crew members and ensure compliance
• Perform landscape maintenance tasks including, but not limited to: mowing, edging, blowing, bed grooming, pruning, fertilizing and leaf pick up
• Routinely monitor sites for quality and follow up with crews on performance improvements. Communicate continuing concerns to Area Manager
• Conduct and oversee execution of minor Enhancement projects performed at the crew level
• Complete daily paperwork timely and accurately
• Assess equipment operation issues and effectively communicate repair needs to shop personnel
• Supervise safe loading and unloading of equipment
• Assist Area Manager with initial and on-going training of crews
• Assess skill level and work behavior of employees and provide recommendations to Area Manager regarding professional development, performance evaluation and promotional opportunities
• Ensure adherence to company policies
• Develop and maintain a positive work relationship with Area Manager, peers, and subordinates
• Encourage and maintain safe working conditions by promoting Company's "Culture of Safety", including but not limited to reinforcing bi-weekly safety tailgate meetings and ensuring proper personal protective equipment usage

Qualifications:
Education

• At least 3-5 years related work experience

Language Skills

• Ability to communicate in English
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish strongly preferred

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

• Valid Driver License in state where employed
• Commercial Pesticide Applicators License preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to safely operate commercial landscape equipment and tools
• Demonstrate proper pruning techniques while taking into account the plant material and season
• Understand fertilization basics for both turf and plants
• Working knowledge of herbicide applications and relevant practices
• Have a general understanding of annuals installation and maintenance
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and complete them under tight deadlines
• Ability to motivate and lead subordinates
• Strong commitment to high quality of work and customer service
• Ability to read and understand maps for navigation and job planning
• Basic understanding of smartphone apps related to work requirements (e.g. work order entry, time entry, communication with Area Manager)

Total Rewards

At Monarch, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Elements of our Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Monarch also provides eligible employees with an array of additional benefits, including:

• The opportunity to enroll in a variety of healthcare benefit programs, including medical, dental, and vision plan options; flexible spending accounts; retirement savings plans; term life/ad&d; and a number of supplemental insurances
• Company Provided Life/AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• 6 Paid Holidays
• 3 Days Paid Bereavement
• 5 Days Paid Jury Duty
• Employee Equity Program
• Paid Time Off Starting at 1 week per year
• Sick Pay in accordance with applicable state or local ordinance
• On-Demand Pay Through A Partnership with DailyPay
• Referral Bonuses Programs
• Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts
• Education Assistance
• Best-in-Class Learning Management System
• Career Advancement Opportunities

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as position, tenure, geographic location, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown below is provided in compliance with state specific laws. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations, and therefore may be different in other locations or operating divisions.

Pay range : $25.00 - $28.50

Monarch Landscaping, WA is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer.
Monarch Landscaping, WA is an On Demand Daily Pay employer.