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Fern & Flagstone Landscaping Landscape Foreman in Dewitt, Michigan
Organization: Fern & Flagstone Landscaping
Location: Dewitt, MI
Pay Range: $24.60 - $33.28/hour
Summary:
Fern and Flagstone is seeking a Landscape Foreman to join a dynamic team and play a key role in creating stunning outdoor environments. This position leads landscape installation projects, supervises crews, and ensures the highest standards of quality and safety are consistently met. Strong leadership drives teams to deliver exceptional landscaping, hardscaping, and horticultural services that transform outdoor spaces into beautiful, functional landscapes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to showcase expertise in landscaping and construction while fostering a collaborative and motivated work environment.
This is a rewarding career opportunity where leadership directly contributes to transforming outdoor spaces into vibrant landscapes. Fern and Flagstone is committed to supporting professional growth through comprehensive training opportunities and a collaborative environment that values expertise in landscaping and construction.
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Position Responsibilities:
- Supervise and coordinate daily activities of landscape crews, ensuring efficient completion of projects related to landscaping, hardscaping, planting, outdoor lighting, and water feature installation.
- Oversee landscape construction projects from start to finish, including site preparation, planting, hardscaping, and drainage.
- Ensure all work complies with safety standards and company policies to maintain a safe working environment for all team members.
- Provide technical guidance on horticulture practices, landscape install techniques, and plant health management.
- Manage scheduling, resource allocation, and quality control to meet project deadlines and exceed client expectations.
- Conduct inspections of ongoing work sites to monitor progress, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions promptly.
- Mentor team members by providing training on landscaping techniques, equipment use, safety procedures, and customer service excellence.
- Perform preventative maintenance to equipment including, cleaning air filters, greasing, and notifying management promptly when an issue develops.
- Act as the primary liaison between management and clients.
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Qualifications:
- Proven supervising experience in landscaping projects with a strong understanding of horticulture principles.
- Hands-on experience in hardscaping, planting, drainage, and lighting installation and maintenance.
A background in horticulture or related fields is preferred, and relevant certifications are a plus.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities (SKA) Required:
- Knowledge of construction processes related to outdoor environments, such as hardscaping or site grading.
- Familiarity with landscape equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills for coordinating with clients, team members, and vendors.