Landscaping Maintenance Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Lead with Precision and Pride – Join Harold Jones Landscape Inc as a Landscape Foreman – High-End Residential in Santa Barbara/Montecito!

Job Title: Landscaping Maintenance Foreman

Company Name: Harold Jones Landscape Inc

Pay Range: $60,000 - $80,000 depending on experience

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Santa Barbara/Montecito

Job Overview

Harold Jones Landscape Inc is seeking an experienced, hands-on Landscaping Maintenance Foreman to lead high-end residential maintenance crews in the Santa Barbara and Montecito areas. This field-based leadership role requires someone with a sharp eye for detail, the ability to set daily task plans, and the professionalism to maintain pristine landscapes for discerning clientele. You’ll be responsible for executing property-specific checklists, operating landscape equipment, managing crews, and ensuring every site is completed to our rigorous standards.

If you’re dependable, take pride in your work, and have experience in high-end estate maintenance, we want to hear from you.

Who We Are

Harold Jones Landscape Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned company specializing in exceptional residential landscape construction and maintenance across California. For over 65 years, we’ve delivered stunning outdoor environments with an unwavering focus on quality, integrity, and long-term client relationships. In Montecito and Santa Barbara, we maintain some of the region’s most beautiful estate properties—requiring foremen who can lead with accountability and polish.

Key Responsibilities

Crew Leadership & Daily Execution

• Assign tasks and lead day-to-day operations for on-site landscape maintenance crews
• Ensure timely arrival, adherence to schedule, and efficient task execution across multiple properties
• Conduct tailgate safety talks and enforce safe equipment usage and jobsite behavior

Quality Control & Property Standards

• Execute and enforce property-specific checklists on every visit
• Perform final walkthroughs to confirm work quality before departure
• Identify and report issues (e.g., irrigation problems, plant health concerns, damage) to the Maintenance Project Manager

Equipment Operation & Maintenance

• Operate mowers, trimmers, blowers, and other landscaping tools
• Ensure all equipment is fueled, cleaned, and properly maintained weekly
• Coordinate any equipment issues or replacements with management

Client Sensitivity & Site Presentation

• Maintain a professional appearance and respectful demeanor on all properties
• Uphold white-glove service standards expected by high-end residential clients

Required Experience & Skills

• 3+ years of experience in residential or estate landscape maintenance
• Prior experience leading or supervising a landscaping crew
• Strong understanding of mowing, edging, pruning, and irrigation basics
• Reliable transportation to and from job sites in the Santa Barbara/Montecito area
• Valid driver’s license is a plus
• Bilingual Spanish/English

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with high-end residential property standards
• Experience working alongside landscape maintenance project managers
• Basic knowledge of irrigation systems (identify—not repair—broken heads, timers, etc.)

Benefits

• Weekly Pay Cycle
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Sick Leave
• Company-Provided Uniforms and Safety Gear
• Training, Certifications, and Career Growth Opportunities
• Participation in Team Events and Recognition Programs

Work Schedule

• Full-Time – Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM–3:30 PM
• Field-based; daily travel to high-end residential sites in Montecito/Santa Barbara
• Occasional Saturdays during peak season

Work Location

Santa Barbara / Montecito, CA

100% On-site at client properties; candidates must be local or have reliable daily transportation

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

A professional review will be completed as part of the onboarding process, in compliance with applicable laws.