Landscape Construction Foreperson
Full Time
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Tree Amigos Landscaping is an ever-growing landscape Design, Build and maintenance company that has been serving the Niagara region since 2001, with award winning landscapes and industry leading construction and maintenance techniques.
One of our main goals is to create a unique lifestyle through work performed for our customers and for our staff in creating exciting careers that offer company advancement and purpose. We offer Career opportunities, with required industry training and available professional development. Our people genuinely love what they Do!!
Landscape Construction Foreperson Capabilities:
- Highly focused on quality and customer care
- Verbal and Written communication skills
- Team work
- Excellence in problem solving
- Responsible and dependable
- Read and operate a laser level for site layout
- Assist in the construction of outlined projects and meet deadlines
- Assist in the construction of driveways, patios, walkways, retaining walls, rock work, grading, planting, mulching etc.
- Perform routine maintenance duties on tools and equipment such as cleaning and greasing and report and damage
Job Duties:
- Manage the execution of construction projects, planning labor requirements, equipment requirements and material deliveries and timing to ensure completion of job(s) within project deadlines
- Manage safety, quality and productivity of work at sites and/or shop/yard
- Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the day to day work activities of a landscape construction crew of 2 to 8 employees
- Delegate job tasks to appropriate crew members to assist in the completion of landscape constructions
- Conduct on-site orientations with new employees and employees in new positions, which cover all company health and safety policies, practices, and procedures
- Operate various tools and equipment, including: heavy equipment, chainsaws, jackhammers, laser levels, measurement equipment, shovels, hammers, drills, etc.
- Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis
- Read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications to delegate/complete work activities
- Complete and submit all required paperwork on a daily basis, including: daily site meeting logs, , equipment daily inspection forms, time and materials billing summaries, etc.
- Comply with all company policies and regulations
- Maintain and enforce standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and shop/yard areas
- Ensure that all work activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner, and that all crew members are in compliance with government and company PPE standards
- Enforce and work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations at shop/yard and on jobsites
- Employee training
- Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner
Requirements:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the landscape/construction industry
- Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
- Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
- Time management skills
- Ability to read and interpret landscape designs and specifications
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices
- Speak, read, and write English
- Carry and use a smart phone or data-enabled device for communication and reporting
Work Conditions:
- Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, heavy equipment, and materials
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Excellent stamina is required
- Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
- Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
