Landscape Foreman 7:00 Am - 4:00 Pm

This position is located in Greenbelt, MD.

The core working hours are 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday. The hourly wage is $29.70. This is a non-exempt position. Employees are eligible for overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 hours in a standard workweek should it be necessary. Responsible for the day-to-day supervision and coordination of activities to a crew of grounds workers and foremen. Oversees the full range performance of general and varied grounds maintenance, landscaping, and outside facility maintenance duties. The Incumbent may supervise nine people.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Coordinates and supervises a crew of ground workers and foremen with landscaping and grounds maintenance activities.

• 2. Provide normal care of lawns, shrubbery, trees, walks, parking areas, and fence lines.

• 3. Prepares schedules for cutting, fertilizing, liming, seeding, and application of herbicides, pruning, etc.

• 4. Observe and report any signs of abnormal development in lawns, shrubs, trees, etc., and recommend improvements as needed.

• 5. Ensure crew and staff timesheet accuracy and timeliness. Review and initial, or sign time sheets, ensure proper use of leave, and authorize overtime.

• 6. Ensure completion and compliance with all other administrative paperwork and/or procedures, as required, to include security measures. Perform duties in conformance with any safety rules, regulations, or procedures given in writing or orally.

• 7. Act as a first contact in case of an emergency, accident, incident, or worker problem at the contract site. Provide initial investigation and report to Operations. Ensure accuracy and timeliness of contact sheets, incident reports, accident reports, workers' compensation forms, and any other required reports or records.

• 8. Maintains daily records of security, and proper use of supplies, equipment, and vehicles as part of the regularly scheduled inspection process.

• 9. Attend meetings, in-service, and conferences as required to keep abreast of the landscape industry and to enhance management skills.

• 10. Coordinate and assist with snow removal.

*11. Other duties as assigned. *Essential Functions

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

The incumbent must be able to stand/walk 95% of the work time and sit 5% in order to inspect grounds properly, check equipment, and complete paperwork and grounds tasks, such as pruning spraying, and riding mowers. He/she must be able to lift/carry 60 pounds and push/pull 100 pounds, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and handle, all requirements necessary for loading and unloading materials and equipment, and for planting, cutting trees, and pruning. He/she must be alert to safety hazards and have a method of communicating, so those around can respond and understand. Must possess good vision and hearing, as this is necessary to drive equipment, inspect grounds work, and perform ground tasks. Mainly work outside. Working conditions are subject to extreme temperatures and weather conditions. Work conditions may be inconvenienced by dust, dirt, fumes, or flying objects (grass).

QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or equivalent and eight (8) years of progressive experience in grounds work, horticultural skills, and applicable equipment knowledge required. Three years of supervisory skills are preferred. Must be able to pass security clearance. Must be able to work flexible hours with some nights and weekends (and overtime) may be required. Clean driving record and a valid license are required. Prior experience with adults with differing abilities is desirable.