Foreman-Landscaping

About the position

Make an impact by joining ServiceSource, a champion for people with disabilities. Explore new opportunities! ServiceSource is an organization of talented people who drive innovation, embrace change, and serve humanity. This position pays $20.00 per hour with $4.93 Health and Welfare (H&W). The foreman is responsible for the work crew assigned. This includes completing the scheduled work in accordance with the contract. The foreman is responsible for the preventive maintenance of the assigned equipment, the equipment is used in a safe manner, and the assigned crew is provided safety training on the equipment. This is a working position, meaning the Foreman will work along with the assigned work crew performing the various grounds maintenance and landscaping maintenance. The Foreman will provide the transportation for the assigned work crew to and from the office to the work areas.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all work assigned to the crew members.
• Assist crew in completing assignments according to contract requirements. Meeting quality assurance standards.
• Check all assigned equipment at the start of each day to ensure it is in operable condition.
• Report all repairs and maintenance needs to the mechanic in a timely manner.
• Do not use, or condone the use of, equipment that is not in safe operating condition.
• Assist the assigned crew members to accomplish work through demonstration, verbal instructions, and hands on training.
• Transport the work crew and equipment to and from the assigned work sites in a safe manner.
• Perform grounds maintenance and landscaping maintenance. Provide quality service.
• Ensure the maintained area is free of trash and other debris. Mow assigned areas to established height, edge and trim around all obstacles and planting beds, trim shrubs to established height, trim trees and remove limbs, etc. in accordance with contract specifications.
• Ensure the security of assigned equipment by guaranteeing it is not stolen, damaged or misplaced.
• Ensure assigned work crew follows established break and lunch times, as well as safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in the landscaping/grounds maintenance field, as well as 2 years of grounds maintenance/landscaping experience required.
• Must be able to gain access to Ft. Liberty Army base.
• Must have a valid NC driver's license, per state law. Eligible drivers must have a good motor vehicle record (MVR).