Careers

Summary:

The Grounds Maintenance Foreman is responsible for performing a variety of work tasks in order to manage the timely completion of grounds maintenance service contracts. The grounds maintenance foreman will be required to supervise a crew of laborers and operate a variety of tools and equipment to carry out specified job tasks, as well provide daily progress reporting on job time and cost data.

Core Capabilities: 

• Customer and quality focus
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Team work
• Excellent problem-solving abilities 
• Responsibility and dependability
• Ethics and integrity

Job Duties:

• Plan and manage the loading/unloading of trucks and trailers in the AM and PM including all daily labor, equipment and materials required to complete daily objectives
• Cut grass, trim edges, clean up refuse, blow trimmings, fertilize and water turf areas and perform other lawn care duties 
• Move and install soil, mulch and plant material to assist with the construction of landscape gardens and related areas
• Spray and dust areas to control insects and or weeds
• Operate power equipment including, but not limited to, lawn tractors, lawn mowers, line trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, pruning saws, sod cutters, chain saws, and snow blowers
• Supervise the work of crew members to ensure proper safety, quality, and productivity
• Inspect all work for quality to eliminate the need for return visits and/or re-work due to quality or customer satisfaction issues
• Train crew members on proper and safe job methods
• Conduct daily inspections and maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment
• Assist in other job-related duties including construction projects, shop and yard maintenance, vehicle and equipment maintenance
• Complete and submit all required paperwork on a daily basis, including: daily time and service record forms, equipment daily inspection forms, attendance tracking, requests for time off, etc. 
• 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 
• Comply with all company policies and regulations
• Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations
• Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner

Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent 
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the landscape/grounds maintenance industry
• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
• Effective communication skills – must be able to carry out verbal instructions, read labels and signs, complete daily reports to office and/or customers
• Time management skills
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
• Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous physical tasks
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Work Conditions:

• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine 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
• Requires good manual dexterity
• 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 
• Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work

Summary:

The Landscape Construction Foreman/Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all on-site aspects of landscape construction projects. 

Core Capabilities: 

• Customer and quality focus
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Team work
• Excellent problem-solving abilities 
• Responsibility and dependability
• Ethics and integrity

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
• Assist in the preparation of jobsites prior to the beginning of a project
• Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the day-to-day work activities of a landscape construction crew of 2 to 4 employees
• Delegate job tasks to appropriate crew members to assist in the completion of landscape constructions
• Participate in recruitment activities by conducting secondary interviews with potential job candidates 
• 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.
• Assist in the construction of walkways, fences, decks, posts, 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 
• Meet with subcontractors and supervise quality, efficiency, and deadlines
• Complete and submit all required paperwork on a daily basis, including: daily site meeting logs, crew daily forms, equipment daily inspection forms, attendance tracking, time and materials billing summaries, requests for time off, 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 blueprints 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 
• Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work

Summary:

The Grounds Maintenance Laborer is responsible for performing a variety of work tasks in order to complete grounds maintenance service contracts. The grounds maintenance laborer will be required to operate a variety of tools and equipment to carry out specified job tasks.

Core Capabilities: 

• Customer and quality focus
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Team work
• Excellent problem-solving abilities 
• Responsibility and dependability
• Ethics and integrity

Job Duties:

• Aid in the loading/unloading of trucks and trailers in the AM and PM
• Cut grass, trim edges, clean up refuse, blow trimmings, fertilize and water turf areas and perform other lawn care duties as directed by foreman
• Move and install soil, mulch and plant material to assist with the construction of landscape gardens and related areas
• Spray and dust areas to control insects and or weeds
• Operate power equipment including, but not limited to, lawn tractors, lawn mowers, line trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, pruning saws, sod cutters, chain saws, and snow blowers
• Conduct daily inspections and maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment
• Assist foreman in other work-related duties including construction projects, shop and yard maintenance, vehicle and equipment maintenance
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times
• Comply with all company policies and regulations
• Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations
• Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner

Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent 
• Minimum one year experience in the landscape/construction industry
• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
• Effective communication skills – must be able to carry out verbal instructions, read labels and signs, complete simple reports, report progress to foreman
• Time management skills
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
• Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous physical tasks
• Preference will be given to candidates with a valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Work Conditions:

• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine 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
• Requires good manual dexterity
• 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 
• Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work

Summary:

The Landscape Laborer is responsible for performing a variety of work tasks (generally physical labor) in order to assist with the completion of landscape construction projects. The landscape laborer will be required to operate a variety of tools and equipment to carry out specified job tasks. 

Core Capabilities: 

• Customer and quality focus
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Team work
• Excellent problem-solving abilities 
• Responsibility and dependability
• Ethics and integrity

Job Duties:

• Assist in the preparation of jobsites prior to the beginning of a project
• Operate various tools and equipment, including: chainsaws, jackhammers, laser levels, measurement equipment, shovels, hammers, drills, etc.
• Mix, pour, and spread concrete
• Assist in the construction of walkways, fences, decks, posts, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis
• Dig ditches or trenches
• Perform land clearing activities
• Plant and maintain garden beds and lawns
• Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment required to complete landscape construction projects
• Transport materials using shovels, wheelbarrows, carts, dollies, and hand lifting/carrying
• Assist foreman with job-related tasks
• Read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications to perform work activities 
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times
• Comply with all company policies and regulations
• Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations

Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent 
• Minimum one year 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)
• Time management skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
• Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous physical tasks
• Preference will be given to candidates with a valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Work Conditions:

• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine 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
• Requires good manual dexterity
• 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 
• Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work

Summary:

The Snowplow operator is responsible for the safe and productive operation of trucks, skid steers, loaders and/or RTV’s with mounted snow plows or pushers for the purpose of controlling snow and ice accumulations on jobsites.  Snowplow operators are expected to be available 24hrs/day, 7 days/week at any time a snow or ice event occurs on their sites.  Snowplow operators are also responsible for excellent recordkeeping of their work including accurate times, dates, equipment inspections, site/service logs, and weather reporting.

Core Capabilities: 

• Customer and quality focus
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Team work
• Excellent problem-solving abilities 
• Responsibility and dependability
• Ethics and integrity

Job Duties:

• Respond promptly to calls for snow and ice events
• Prepare and show up for shifts free from the influence of any drugs, alcohol, or medicines that have an effect on safe and productive equipment operation
• Conduct pre-shift inspections and maintenance on all vehicles and equipment
• Clear snow from customer sites from designated areas (marked on site maps)
• Pile snow in designated and approved locations only
• Operate vehicles and snowplow equipment in a safe, responsible and efficient manner following all recommended operating procedures
• Control ice accumulations at jobsites with the safe and responsible use of de-icing agents (salt, treated salt, liquids or other de-icing chemicals)
• Hand-shovel or hand-treat site areas as required (walkways, doorways, fire equipment, etc.)
• Be available for communication at all times during a shift and before/after shifts
• Accurately document site service records for each and every site including times, services performed, weather conditions etc.
• Submit paperwork and documentation promptly at the end of each shift
• Document and report any obstacles at site(s)
• Perform basic maintenance and small repairs on vehicles and equipment as required
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations

Requirements:

• Completion of high school
• Valid drivers’ license and/or equipment operators’ certificate(s)
• Safe driving record – able to submit a driver’s abstract (infractions history) upon request
• Minimum 2 years of experience operating snowplows and/or snowplow equipment
• Ability to read and interpret maps 
• Documentation knowledge of: driver logbook; pre-trip and post-trip inspections; maintenance and repair reports; and trip reports
• Physically fit with strong stamina
• Ability to follow safe working procedures
• Excellent observation skills and a strong attention to detail
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
• Speak, read, and write English
• Carry and use a smart phone or data-enabled device for communication and reporting

Work Conditions:

• Various locations including both residential and commercial sites
• Extremely flexible working hours, including nights, weekend, and holiday work
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Work safely near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis 
• Work outdoors in various conditions including extreme cold, rain, dust, noise, and wet conditions 

Summary:

The snow shoveler is responsible for the safe and productive removal of snow and ice from residential and commercial jobsites, walkways, and traffic areas.

Core Capabilities: 

• Customer and quality focus
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Team work
• Excellent problem-solving abilities 
• Responsibility and dependability
• Ethics and integrity

Job Duties:

• Respond promptly to calls for snow and ice events
• Prepare and show up for shifts free from the influence of any drugs, alcohol, or medicines that influence safety or productivity
• Conduct pre-shift inspections and maintenance on all small equipment
• Clear snow and ice accumulations from customer sites from designated areas using shovels, snowblowers, salt spreaders and bagged salt
• Pile snow in designated and approved locations only
• Be available for communication at all times 
• Document and report any obstacles at site(s)
• Perform basic maintenance and small repairs on small equipment as required
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations

Requirements:

• Completion of high school
• Ability to read and interpret maps 
• Physically fit with strong stamina
• Ability to follow safe working procedures
• Good observation skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team

Work Conditions:

• Various locations including both residential and commercial sites
• Extremely flexible working hours, including nights, weekend, and holiday work
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Work safely near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis 
• Work outdoors in various conditions including extreme cold, rain, dust, noise, and wet conditions 

Summary:

We are looking for an energetic individual for our growing landscape company. Your role is to develop sales leads into long term relationships as well as managing new or existing accounts and projects. 

• Compensation and Benefits
• Base salary plus sales commission and incentives
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Bonus pay

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop accurate estimates for new sales leads and existing clients.
• Effectively communicate with crew foreman on project scope of work, oversee project completion.
• Develop and maintain long term relationships with maintenance customers 
• Have the ability to resolve customer issues in a timely and satisfactory manner
• Upsell enhancements to existing clients
• Implement a schedule of site walk throughs to ensure quality of work 

Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft office, Google Drive, overall computer skills
• Bachelor degree in Business Sales/Marketing (will entertain college students still working towards degree)
• Experience in the green industry a plus, but not needed. 
• Valid Driver’s License