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Landscape / Hardscape Foreman

Position Overview:

Landscape/Hardscape Foreman is responsible for installation and management of landscape and hardscape projects with great precision and business minded efficiency.

Essential Responsibilities:

* Reads landscape/hardscape design prints and implements the construction plan

* Manage personnel effectively and efficiently

* Installs paver patios:  stone, wood or segmental block retaining walls

* Installs low-voltage landscape lighting

* Installs concrete

* Installs irrigation systems, ponds, and water features

* Understands elevations and uses this knowledge to execute the construction plan.

* Operates, proficiently, a variety of mechanical equipment, including bobcats, back hoes, compactors, stone grinders, drills, chop saws, brush hog, demolition hammers and mini excavator

* Operates vehicles such as dump trucks and truck and trailer combinations

* Routinely interacts with clients by way of introductions at the beginning of job, answering questions, responding to client’s requests, making reasonable changes to the plan, and providing a walk-through at the job’s completion

* 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.

* Completes the necessary paperwork including timesheets, work orders, change orders, and material requisitions

* Basic understanding and knowledge of ornamental plants, ground cover, and landscaping structures

* Snow removal during the winter months

Physical Demands:

Regularly required to stand; walk; crouch, stoop or kneel; reach with hands and arms; talk; hear, lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.

Requirements:

* 3+ years experience in both landscape and hardscape fields

* Strong oral and written communication skills, math skills, job planning skills are a must

* Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

* Ability to work out of town

* Valid PA driver’s license and reputable driving record (CDL preferred)

* Proficient heavy equipment operating skills including mini-excavators, skid steer machinery with various attachments

* Knowledge and experience in installing a variety of hardscape applications

* Knowledge of perennials, shrubs, evergreens and trees; identification and cultural requirements

* Highly motivated, self-driven individual who is detail orientated

* Verbal & written communication skills

* Good time management skills

* Able to work effectively with individuals of differing knowledge and background  (i.e., clientele, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and other designers)

* Clean and professional appearance

* Punctual and dependable

Compensation:

Starting salary $35,000 yearly, plus benefit package