Landscape Enhancement Foreman

Job Description

Description

You can work anywhere. So why work at Weller Brothers?

We believe that we are the best employer in the Midwest. We take care of our people, and that goes beyond boasting “competitive wages and team culture” (although, we certainly provide those things, too!)

Whether you’re a new high school grad looking for a career in the construction industry, a landscape architect with years of experience, or — like some of our employees — an adult seeking a totally new career path, we believe that you can be somebody here.

JOB SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of the Enhancement Foreman is to oversee designated landscape enhancement projects. Coordinate and manage team members along with their schedules. This position will perform a variety of outdoor landscape project enhancements that improve the functional and/or aesthetic value of the property. All Weller Brothers team members are expected to provide excellent client service by assisting clients promptly and courteously, answer questions and provide information as needed. A landscape foreman will perform and ensure all team members are executing all job responsibilities in a safe, timely and efficient manner. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and competency satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. 

• Oversee day-to-day crew tasks including but not limited to fertilizer and chemical applications, lawn mowing, power raking, irrigation installation and repair, landscape bed maintenance, perimeter pest control applications, spring and fall cleanups and other lawn and landscape maintenance tasks.
• Communicate with customers in a professional manner.  Use knowledge of turfgrass and landscape industry to inform and educate customers.
• Must be legally licensed with a state specific applicators license.
• Acquires and stores pesticide and herbicide solutions; mixes or dilutes specified chemicals or materials according to directions and applies them at the recommended rate.
• Able to use outdoor maintenance and power equipment, variety of hand tools, and legally operate a motor vehicle.
• Willingness to work as part of a team or alone, in all weather conditions.
• Ability to perform moderately heavy physical labor on a daily basis.
• Operate a variety of outdoor landscape and power equipment, as well as a variety of hand tools.
• Installs, adjusts, and performs minor repairs on application equipment.
• Instructs team members, as required, in applying sprays, dusts, and other materials.
• Retain, label and submit all receipts timely and accurately.
• Commit the hours necessary to make sure the job is done to satisfaction.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and installation practices.
• Assist in maintaining all company equipment.
• Assist with Snow Removal in the Winter Season. 
• Follow all policies as specified in the Team Member Handbook
• Make decisions that are in the best interest of the company.
• Other duties needed to help drive and fulfill the Weller Brothers Mission.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Strong communication skills.
• Superior work ethic.
• Timely input of hours on LMN software to ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Detail oriented, with considerable attention to order and cleanliness.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience installing softscapes, such as edging, mulch, rock, plants, trees and sod.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma/GED required
• Degree in Horticulture preferred 
• One year experience in industry or related field preferred but not required
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Team member must be able to perform the following tasks during a typical 8+ hour day.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time non-exempt position.  Specific schedules will be determined based on weather and general needs of the business.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• 401K with Company Match Up to 4%
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Company Truck
• Year Round Employment
• Ample Overtime During the Summer Work Season

Disclaimer:  The specific statements shown in each section of this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully.  The company recognized that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable him/her to successfully perform a job function.  Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.