Landscape Foreman

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Start Date: March/April  Compensation: From $20 an hour

Lead and supervise the planting and installation crew.

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Planting – carefully handling and properly installing trees, shrubs, evergreens, perennial plants and flowers according to our planting instructions. Basic plant knowledge is required.
  • Learn names and cultural requirements of plants we use.
  • Layout/Design small landscape installations.
  • Drive medium size trucks.
  • Load and unload trucks, including landscaping material and plants both at the job site and the nursery.
  • Keep all work areas clean and swept, both at the job site and the nursery.
  • Keep all trucks and equipment clean and well maintained.
  • Operate all equipment, machinery and tools in a safe and effective manner.
  • Maintain vehicles, tools and equipment.
  • Responsible for neat appearance and good conduct of self and staff.
  • Keep weekly records for truck maintenance and mileage.
  • Make sure all invoices are submitted to the office.
  • Be on-time for work.

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Clean Driver’s License
  • Good Physical Condition
  • Able to read and write English
  • Handle equipment safely and responsibly
  • Honest, reliable, trustworthy and responsible
  • Team player – respect and work well with others for the good of the company. Helpful and friendly to customers and fellow employees.
  • Good work habits – get to work on time, be hardworking and honest, flexible to work whenever and wherever needed.
  • Neat and clean appearance.

Helpful Skills:

  • Able to operate a bobcat (skid steerer), forklift (hi-low) and other equipment as necessary.
  • Proficient with hand tools and small power tools.
  • Speak English and Spanish.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Education:High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience: Landscape maintenance: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification: Driver's License (Required)

Contact Information

Atlantic Nursery & Garden Shop, Inc.
Email: apinvoices@atlanticnursery.com
Phone: 516-378-7357