Lawn Care Foreman - Full time - YEAR ROUND

Job Description

Job Description

Do you have experience in lawn care and leadership ? Are you looking for a new career move with a GREAT company?

DeHamer is looking for someone that fits our culture, is aligned with our values, and has the ability to lead a lawn care team that manages mowing, edging, weed whipping and seasonal cleanup. Additionally, the Lawn Care Foreman is expected to serve the customer and organization by leading the team to finish efficiently within budget and with quality.

At DeHamer Landscaping we believe that people matter as reflected in our Mission [What we do], our Vision [our Why] and our Values [Who we are becoming]. We hold firm that these are a crucial part of day-to-day work and hold us accountable for where we are headed!

MISSION:
Enhancing the lives of our team to serve our customers with excellence.

VISION:
Empower everyone we meet to build better lives to reflect God’s beauty throughout the world.

VALUES:
Desire to be great
Excellent Attitude
Hardworking
Attention to Detail
Motivated
Exceptional Customer Service
Do The Right Thing Every time

Position Summary

The Lawn Care Foreman leads a lawn care crew and is responsible for delivering high-quality turf maintenance services while ensuring efficiency, safety, and excellent customer satisfaction. This role combines hands-on lawn care work with crew leadership, training, and daily route coordination.

The Lawn Care Foreman is expected to model DeHamer Landscaping’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values while leading the team to complete work on time, within budget, and to company quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Crew Leadership & Daily Operations

• Lead and supervise a lawn care crew on daily routes
• Plan and manage the loading and unloading of trucks and trailers with required equipment
• Schedule and prioritize daily tasks to maximize efficiency and productivity
• Supervise crew members to ensure safety, quality, and performance standards are met
• Train and coach crew members on proper lawn care techniques, equipment operation, and safety procedures
• Enforce cleanliness and organization standards for trucks, trailers, equipment, and job sites

Lawn Care & Property Maintenance

• Perform and oversee lawn care services including:
  • Mowing, trimming, edging, and blowing
  • Weed whipping and turf maintenance
  • Seasonal services such as spring and fall cleanups
• Inspect daily work to ensure it meets company quality standards and client expectations
• Identify turf health issues, irrigation concerns, or property hazards and report findings

Communication & Customer Service

• Communicate professionally and courteously with customers on-site
• Address client questions or concerns and escalate issues as needed
• Communicate daily progress, issues, and needs with management

Safety, Reporting & Accountability

• Enforce all safety policies and ensure crew compliance
• Operate and maintain lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and spreaders
• Complete daily reports, time tracking, and job documentation
• Assist with snow removal or other seasonal services when applicable

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of lawn care or landscape maintenance experience
• Previous crew leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of turf maintenance practices and equipment operation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (chauffeur’s license required)
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs

Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Attention to detail and quality control
• Time management and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to motivate, coach, and develop crew members

Work Environment

• Outdoor, physically demanding work
• Early mornings and extended hours during peak season
• Fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Health care provided with HSA
• Dental and vision insurance available
• Simple IRA with 3% company match after 1 year
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• DeHamer events and company gear
• Great team culture
• Fast learners promoted quickly
• Access to a variety of equipment to train on and improve skills
• Overtime available

DeHamer Landscaping [Company] Hiring Terms and Conditions: 

Applications must be completed via our website at Applications are active/valid for 30 days. After 30 days, the applicant must reapply in person or via our website: . It is the responsibility of the applicant to keep track of the time schedule for applications. The Company will not notify you of an application’s expiration. 

For your information: We base our hiring decisions on a variety of factors, including skills and ability to perform the job, prior employment with us, employment references as to character and willingness to work, willingness to accept the offered salary, and personal interviews. Further, our need to hire may change without notice as business conditions change. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by law. 
By Submitting an Application I agree to the following: 

I authorize the Company to make any necessary investigations into my personal history and authorize any former employer, educational institution, law enforcement agency, government agency, financial institution, or other person having personal knowledge about me to supply the Company or its authorized representative with any information concerning my background. I release from liability and hold harmless any individual or agency supplying this information to the Company or its authorized representative. I answered every question on the application completely, truthfully, and correctly. I understand that the application is not an offer, promise, or contract of employment, either expressed or implied. My employment would be “at-will” and could be terminated by either the Company or me at any time, with or without notice or reason. I understand that I may be required to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and motor vehicle record check, and if hired, I will be subject to the Company’s drug and alcohol testing policy during my employment. The information contained in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that, if offered a position, any false or inaccurate information or misrepresentation of fact or omission of information requested as stated or implied, given in my application, interview(s), or any other employment form may be sufficient reason not to hire me and maybe the reason for dismissal. 

I understand that, if hired, I will be required to provide documentation of both my identity and employment eligibility in the United States in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. I understand, that, if hired, my employment will be subject to various guidelines, rules, and regulations of the Company as stated in the Employee Handbook, any policy and procedure manual, or other communications to employees. I further understand that the Company’s policies and procedures are subject to modification without notice. DeHamer Landscaping is an  Equal Opportunity Employer  and does not discriminate against any individual in any phase of employment in accordance with the requirements of local, state, and federal law. The Company also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Michigan Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, and applicable local, state, and federal law. Under Michigan law, if you need accommodation, you must notify the Human Resources office in writing within 182 days after you knew or reasonably should have known of the need. Failure to notify Human Resources in a timely manner may result in the loss of legal rights under Michigan law. I agree that any lawsuit or claim against the Company arising out of my employment or termination of employment (including, but not limited to, claims arising under state, federal, or local civil rights laws) must be brought within the following time limits or be forever barred: (a) for lawsuits or claims requiring a Notice of Right to Sue from the EEOC, within 90 days after the EEOC issues that Notice; or (b) for all other lawsuits and claims, within (i) 180 days of the event(s) giving rise to the claim, or (ii) the time limit specified by statute, whichever is shorter. I waive any statute of limitations that exceeds this time limit.  

MY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF THE APPLICATION CERTIFIES THAT I HAVE READ AND AGREE WITH THE TERMS OF HIRE.