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