Landscape Maintenance and Installation Foreman at Wesscapes

Wesscapes, LLC
www.wesscapes.com
6 Sarnowski Drive, Glenville, NY 12302

Job Details

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Rate Starting at $24/ hr, up to $30+/hr for qualified individuals
• Compensation Based on experience
• Overtime Pay
• Paid Holidays after 1 yr
• Paid Vacation after 2 yrs
• 40 paid sick hours per year (1 hour earned per 30 worked)
• Guaranteed daily lunch breaks
• 50%/ 50% Health benefits at silver tier plan
• 401k matching, 100% for first 3%, 50% for next 2% contribution (Max 4% total)
• Company shirts, hats, sweatshirts provided

Job Type

• Full-time April through December
• Possible reduced hours January through March, we offer snow management positions in the winter (Negotiable)

Number of hires for this role

• 1-2, work starts asap

Full Job Description

WESSCAPES: A LANDSCAPE TRANSFORMATION COMPANY

Wesscapes is currently hiring a Landscape Maintenance and Installation Foreman. Duties consist
of, but are not limited to, plant and landscape installation, edging, bed prepping, mulching
landscape beds, trimming of all types of shrubs/trees on properties. Maintain landscape beds by
weeding and occasional misc. duties on other crews when needed. Lead a crew of 2-3 other team
members.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Complete knowledge in landscape installation, including but not limited to:

• Knowledge in landscape installation and landscaping maintenance
• Lead a team of Landscape Technicians to complete a wide variety of landscape projects and tasks
• Direct Activities on the job site, including coordinating workflow, hands on work, and operating a variety of machinery.
• Manage personnel effectively and efficiently. Ability to lead a team by utilizing primarily positive reinforcement.
• Trains crew members in the best practices of installation and company standards.
• Monitor and account for all tools, equipment, and machinery on site. Identify needed maintenance
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment. Includes record keeping of maintenance done, and to be completed.
• Maintain a clean and safe worksite at all times.
• Operate Dump truck and maneuver trailer accordingly. Safely drive a truck and trailer in all directions.
• Communicates well with all crew members, supervisor and clientele.
• Strives to improve job skills and develop the potential for upward mobility.

Requirements:

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Experience Trimming/Pruning, Edging/Prepping/Mulching, Landscape Installation
• Identification and knowledge of plants such as perennials, shrubs, evergreens and trees
• Highly motivated, self-driven individual who is detail oriented
• Excellent attention to detail while working in a fast paced environment.
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Good time management skills and available for long hours
• Punctual and dependable
• 2-4 Years' Experience Preferred
• Familiar with mobile app based work orders and record keeping a plus. MUST HAVE A
  SMART PHONE

Job Details (Including but not limited to):

• Mowing and String trimming
• Prune/Trim shrubs
• Shrub planting
• Bark mulch installation
• Hardscape construction
• Digging and Raking
• Irrigation System installation a plus but not necessary
• Must be able to work outside in all temperatures, reasonable weather conditions, standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Monday-Friday 7AM to 4-5 PM, Sat. work required when necessary due to inclement weather or heavy work.
• 40-60 Hours Weekly.
• Must be able to Lift/Carry/Push 50 lbs. when Necessary
• Random, Upon suspicion, Post accident, Employer-Paid Drug test required.
• Must have Valid Clean driver's license-Abstract will be required upon hire.
• Own Transportation to shop is required, Transportation to and from work sites from shop location will be provided.

YOUR ATTITUDE DETERMINES YOUR ALTITUDE
Position Start Date: Immediately.
Send Resume and Job experience to be considered for an interview.
Future Career Opportunities Available

Please send your resume and applicable job experience, and be sure to include a list of professional references to transformations@wesscapes.com