Foreman - Maintenance

Company: Monarch Landscaping Company
Location: Steilacoom
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

Maintenance Foreman

Location: Lacey, WA



Job Summary:
Responsible for the direction of crew activities on job site, according to pre-established schedules, standards and procedures to provide a high quality of service, as directed by Area Manager. - -

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

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• Understand and implement job specifications for each site
  
• Assign daily tasks to crew members and ensure compliance
  
• Perform landscape maintenance tasks including, but not limited to: mowing, edging, blowing, bed grooming, pruning, fertilizing and leaf pick up
  
• Routinely monitor sites for quality and follow up with crews on performance improvements. - Communicate continuing concerns to Area Manager
  
• Conduct and oversee execution of minor Enhancement projects performed at the crew level
  
• Complete daily paperwork timely and accurately
  
• Assess equipment operation issues and effectively communicate repair needs to shop personnel
  
• Supervise safe loading and unloading of equipment
  
• Assist Area Manager with initial and on-going training of crews
  
• Assess skill level and work behavior of employees and provide recommendations to Area Manager regarding professional development, performance evaluation and promotional opportunities
  
• Ensure adherence to company policies -
  
• Develop and maintain a positive work relationship with Area Manager, peers, and subordinates
  
• Encourage and maintain safe working conditions by promoting Company's "Culture of Safety", including but not limited to reinforcing bi-weekly safety tailgate meetings and ensuring proper personal protective equipment usage
  
  
  
  Qualifications:
  Education -
  
  
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  • At least 3-5 years related work experience -
    
    
    Language Skills
    
    
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    • Ability to communicate in English
      
    • Bi-lingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
      
      
      Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
      
      
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      • Valid Driver License in state where employed
        
      • Commercial Pesticide Applicators License preferred
        
        
        Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
        
        
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        • Ability to safely operate commercial landscape equipment and tools
          
        • Demonstrate proper pruning techniques while taking into account the plant material and season
          
        • Understand fertilization basics for both turf and plants
          
        • Working knowledge of herbicide applications and relevant practices
          
        • Have a general understanding of annuals installation and maintenance
          
        • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and complete them under tight deadlines
          
        • Ability to motivate and lead subordinates -
          
        • Strong commitment to high quality of work and customer service
          
        • Ability to read and understand maps for navigation and job planning
          
        • Basic understanding of smartphone apps related to work requirements (e.g. work order entry, time entry, communication with Area Manager)---
          
          
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          Monarch Landscaping, WA is an E-Verify participating employer
          
          Monarch Landscaping, WA is an On Demand Daily Pay employer

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