Gardenology is seeking a creative, hardworking and clever Landscape Construction Foreman to join our team! Experienced applicants in the landscape and construction trades, or those who possess management experience from another profession and are looking for a new and exciting career opportunity creating beautiful outdoor living spaces are encouraged to apply. We strive to go above and beyond for our clients, and are ready to add a team leader who can make a significant contribution to our company and is the most aligned with our values. Learn more about our company at www.gardenologyus.com.
Minimum Requirements:
● Is team oriented with a positive and go getter attitude.
● Takes pride in their work and delivering the best service and product possible.
● Shows up to work on time, ready to work, every day.
● Efficient with use of time.
● An insatiable energy to learn and be challenged.
● Offer the best service and bring to life a client’s dream outdoor space.
● Minimum 5 years construction experience.
● Minimum 2 years landscape experience.
● Minimum 2 years customer service experience.
● 1 great story of how you helped someone else succeed.
● Able to work in, & appreciate, very hot days, very cold days, rainy days, beautiful days, etc.
● Must be 18 and legally able to work in the United States.
● Valid license, clean driving history, pass a pre-employment drug test as requested.
● Physical strength, dexterity and capabilities.
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Job Duties
Landscape Installation:
● Landscape Construction: Construction, installation and repair of: Pergolas, decks, arches, hardscapes, flagstones, pavers, water features, raised or in-ground garden beds, fence enclosures, fence posts, gates, basic irrigation systems, edging, trellises and other garden décor and more.
Power Tools:
● Competent and safe use of but not limited to: table saw, radial arm saw, pneumatic tools, grinder, dremel, planer and other tools as necessary.
Design and Site Prep:
● Reading and interpreting designs to meet specifications. Provide feedback and input on the design process as needed. Taking measurements, staking, stringing and flagging sites in prep for installation.
Landscape Installation:
● Support of the installation and maintenance of landscapes including removal of plant material, dirt, debris, etc. & installation, transplanting of plants, roots and more. Pruning, fruit tree & plant care.
Garden Handyperson Services:
● Repair and enhance existing garden fences, gates, irrigation, raised beds, pathways, landscapes and more.
Physical Strength and Dexterity:
Hauling of garden soil, compost, gravel and fill dirt, garden boxes and other heavy items as needed and have mobility to work on hands and knees or overhead when standing on the ground.
Leadership Abilities
Performance/Production:
● Teach crew members procedures and production techniques.
● Do job layout with minimal assistance.
● Demonstrate ability to run most size projects with little assistance.
● Provide input to help improve estimating and production.
● Ability to multi-task.
Physical Performance and Skills:
● Instruct others in handling, moving, and installing construction and other materials
● Perform skill-oriented tasks while directing others.
● Organize construction related tasks on jobs start to finish; delegate duties to assistants.
● Track all material quantities. Communicate an report daily progress through phone based apps.
Human Relations:
● Maintain a positive attitude and outlook toward the work performed.
● Work with sales personnel and designers to achieve best possible results.
● Project team atmosphere on crew.
● Serve as main contact with clients on a daily basis.
Equipment and Company Property:
● Maintain a clean driving record of six points or less and as needed provide your own transportation – though company vehicles will be primarily used. For use of your own vehicle, we will provide a transportation reimbursement.
● Demonstrate ability to drive trucks, including all trailers and equipment. Be responsible for the truck and/or trailer.
● Train coworkers about proper equipment usage as needed.
Quality:
● Instruct others in techniques to improve quality.
● Demonstrate an ability to maintain quality while increasing efficiency.
● Be responsible for final quality on jobs.
Safety:
● Report and/or correct dangerous situations.
● Report accidents.
● Demonstrate the safe operation of tools and equipment.
● Use required safety equipment.
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Reasons to join us!
● We prioritize creating an exciting and positive work environment.
● We want to see our team flourish by providing opportunities for outside training and growth within the company.
● Above average pay for this industry in our area.
● Excellent growth potential within a fast growing company.
● Monday-Friday work schedule, with time and a half overtime pay after 40 hours.
● 6 Paid Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving & Xmas.
● 1 week paid vacation after one year of full time employment.
● Free gym membership at Planet Fitness.
● More benefits to come as we continue to grow.
At Gardenology, we serve our employees by placing value in the following areas:
● Cross-train employees so they can be prepared to take on additional leadership in the future.
● Create a team culture so that no one individual can make the company or break the company. We will learn together, laugh together, work hard together and make money together.
● Our company embraces life outdoors and the value of hard physical work with the joy of creating impeccable outdoor living spaces for our clients and their families to enjoy for years to come.
How To Apply:
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit the form and send cover letter and resume to the email address in this posting.
Affirmative Action Policy:
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation.