The Landscape Hardscape Installation Foreman is an experienced employee in hardscape and landscape construction and installation methods while working with minimal supervision.
This position directs the activities of a team of two or more in the construction of paver patios, retaining walls, landscape construction and planting installations.
*ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES*
· Installs paver patios; stone, wood, or segmental block retaining walls.
· Reads landscape design prints and implements the landscape construction plan.
· Understands elevations and uses this knowledge to execute the construction plan.
· Operates, proficiently, a variety of mechanical equipment, including bobcats, backhoes, plate compactors, stone grinders, drills, gas and electric chop saws, demolition hammers, and jack hammers.
· Operates automatic and stick shift vehicles, such as dump trucks and truck and trailer combinations.
· Routinely interacts with clients by way of introductions at the beginning of a job, answering questions, responding to client’s requests, making reasonable changes to the plan, and providing a walk-through at the job’s completion.
· Completes the necessary paperwork including timesheets, work orders, change orders, material requisitions, and client tickets.
· Plans and organizes the job, ensuring that sufficient resources and materials are available.
Also ensures that job is completed in the most time-efficient manner.
· Manages a team of two or more employees, including handling personnel issues on site and training employees on policies and procedures.
· Maintains a clean and safe work environment, including work site and equipment.
· Briefs Senior Staff and make recommendations on job status, personnel issues, or client concerns.
· Maintains assigned equipment and notifies mechanic of needed repairs.
*QUALIFICATIONS*
· The successful individual will have a working knowledge of standard construction practices and basic understanding of electricity, piping and plumbing.
· 3-5 years of hardscape and landscape installation experience preferred.
· Strong oral and written communication skills, math skills, job planning skills and mechanical aptitude are a must.
· Able to lead, manage and communicate with coworkers and clients.
· Read & execute blueprints.
· Paver, step, and wall installation
· Retaining wall, walkway, patio, fire pit and outdoor kitchen installation
· Masonry and veneer work is a plus
· Recognize plant material
· Operate/use all landscape tools & equipment effectively.
· Operate skid-steer & mini-excavators effectively
· Ability to lift/move up to 80 pounds
· Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and own transportation
· Ability to pass background check and drug screening
· Bi-lingual (Spanish) a plus
*SALARY/WAGE:*
· Competitive salary and benefits
*HOURS:*
· 40+ hours per week.
Mon – Fri some Saturdays
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.
58 - $30.
81 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
* Overtime
* Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
* Bonus opportunities
* Signing bonus
Ability to Relocate:
* Fallston, MD 21047: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person