Landscape Maintenance Foreman

Classification:  Full-time, Seasonal

Company:  River City Lawnscape, Inc.

Location:  W8123 Old CTH NA, Holmen, WI

Reports To:  Landscape Maintenance Operations Manager 

COMPANY OVERVIEW

River City Lawnscape Inc., established in 1983, is an award winning landscape design/build and full service landscape management company in La Crosse, WI and Rochester, MN. The range of services we offer includes landscaping, irrigation, mowing, lawn fertilization, landscape maintenance, outdoor and holiday lighting, snow removal and retail sales. River City Lawnscape Inc. is dedicated to providing quality, year-round service for those who desire the best for their property and is committed to building trust with our customers and in the community. Our passion is to provide opportunities while leading the way.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Landscape Maintenance Foreman is an integral part of our Maintenance team. The Foreman oversees and coordinates a crew of two to four employees to process work orders in our Landscape Maintenance department. The quality and customer satisfaction for each job will be the responsibility of the Landscape Maintenance Foreman. Daily equipment maintenance must be completed. This position will support other seasonal services as necessary. This is a full-time, seasonal position.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & SKILLS

• Leadership capability and demeanor to effectively manage and train a crew
• Thoroughly understand all aspects of landscape maintenance as outlined in company standard operating procedures
• Familiar with all aspects of landscape maintenance to pruning, weeding, annual planting and design to add color, top dressing mulch or rock, planting, repairing sod, seeding, edging plant beds and clearing and removing brush
• Able to operate equipment: skid loader, backpack blower, hedge trimmer, power multi tool, chainsaw and others
• Knowledgeable on the identification and installation of plants
• Ability to keep jobs on schedule and on budget while meeting production rates and maintaining quality standards
• Ensure safety procedures are followed, accidents and First Report of Injury forms are properly documented and reported
• Follow all instructions given by the Supervisor
• Prepare vehicles and equipment for the day’s work
• Demonstrate customer service and professionalism, communicating effectively with customers and co-workers
• Perform all daily preventative maintenance on company equipment
• Be self sufficient and work effectively with little supervision
• Dependability
• Be punctual, committed, and motivated to succeed
• Responsible for snow removal routes
• Duties, responsibilities and activities subject to change at any time with or without notice to accommodate seasonal and peak business demands

EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in horticulture, landscaping, or other applicable is preferred but not required
• Minimum of  1 year of landscape maintenance experience
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience
• Possess valid driver’s license and must be insurable on company’s insurance policy

• Attain and retain a CDL class A combination license
• Pass a pre-employment and ongoing random drug tests
• Ability to speak or learn Spanish is preferred, but not required

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must maintain regular and reliable attendance at a level acceptable to the company, including the ability to work overtime, holidays, evenings or weekends as necessary.

• Able to lift/carry 50 lbs. on a regular and consistent basis, move about the work site
• Exposed to exterior elements (i.e. pollen, chemicals, cold and heat, etc.)
• Extended periods of activity; walking, standing, kneeling, bending and lifting
• Typical work week requires 40-55 hours, some Saturdays as needed

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Wages start at $20.86/hour; actual wage based on experience
• Overtime pay at time and a half
• Opportunity for wage increase after 60 days
• Recognition programs
• Opportunities for advancement
• Vacation pay

• Benefits including health, dental, vision, life and accident insurance available after 60 days, Simple IRA after 1 year

• Company issued uniforms

EXPECTATIONS (Our Core Values)

• Be passionate
• Exceed expectations
• Find a way
• Be unselfish

River City Lawnscape, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits and training.     Updated Jan. 2024