We have immediate openings for Experienced Residential Landscape Construction Foreman.
This is a fulltime, 40 hours per week, year-round position.
GARDEN LIGHTS LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT, INC is an award-winning landscape construction and maintenance firm based in Orinda. We have been designing and installing custom residential landscapes for over 30 years.
Our work includes but is not limited to the following: Hardscape features such as stone, and paver patios, driveways, stairways, and retaining walls. Modern, custom, high-end pools, hot tubs, outdoor kitchens, entertainment and play spaces. Wood arbors, trellises, and decks. Comprehensive low voltage landscape lighting layouts as well as complete irrigation and drainage systems and proper planting techniques.
WE OFFER:
- Competitive wages
- Health, Dental & Vision insurance
- Year-Round Employment
REQUIREMENTS:
- 2 or more years’ experience as a Landscape Foreman
- 5 or more years’ experience as a Landscape Laborer/Installer
- Ability to communicate well in both English and Spanish
- Valid CA driver’s license & clean driving record
- Reliable transportation
CRITICAL SKILLS:
- Ability to supervise, communicate with and direct a construction crew in a supportive and positive manner
- Ability to read/understand landscape plans
- Irrigation installation & troubleshooting
- Planting of boxed trees, 15g, 5g, & 1g plants and proper installation/care techniques
- Rock wall excavation, installation, and backfill
- Light carpentry
- Low voltage lighting and wiring
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:
- Plant knowledge
- Concrete and masonry
- Pond and water feature installation
- Pool and hot tub plumbing and construction
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with and supervise a 3–7-person crew
- Keep jobs on schedule and communicate delays or client requests to Supervisor
- Ensure all necessary tools and materials are on the job site when needed
- Track employee hours and purchases
- Maintain equipment and communicate breakdowns
- Report crew or client issues to management
- Ensure crew safety at all times
- Oversee projects from start to completion of punch list and cleanup
- Submit administrative paperwork neatly and on time
- Assist with training and hiring
Please email your resume with relevant work experience and company names to: [email protected]
Past work related references required.
Wages are negotiable and depend on experience.