Landscape Foreman and Laborer

1634 N. 19th Ave near McDowell, Phoenix AZ

Description

Looking for a landscape foreman and laborer. Landscape Foreman Job Description Leadership and Management: • Represent AGAVE in a positive and professional manner • Identify and resolve problems as necessary • Provide insightful and enthusiastic leadership creating a positive attitude and building company morale • Supervise and assign tasks to direct reports, adjusting assignments as needed to best utilize department resources • Perform any other duties assigned by the position's direct supervisor • Follow company and departmental policies and procedures * Have a valid AZ Drivers License Operations: • Conduct maintenance of landscaping jobs by following given maintenance cycles, receiving work orders, driving to job locations. • Inspect landscaping maintenance and irrigation systems and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair to ensure quality • Use labor in an efficient manner. • Dig holes and plant new vegetation, ensuring proper land filling and watering as needed • Purchase and pick-up job materials as necessary • Assist with job clean-ups as required and keep working area clean and hazard free • Perform regular company vehicle maintenance (put gasoline before arriving to work, check water and oil, etc.) • Report any mechanical problems with company truck/van and drive with all due prudence • Ensure that PO's are matched with packing slip while receiving materials at site • Receive materials at site and match with PO sent by the Purchasing Manager • Note the differences between material quantities on PO and those actually received and receive sign off on updated PO from vendor delivery driver • Text the updated PO to the Purchasing Manager • Deliver the original signed PO and packing slip to the Supervisor along with timesheets Project Planning and Coordination: • Maintain regular daily communication with the Supervisor in regard to problems in the field. • Work with supervisor in the scheduling of specific jobs tasks and make plans accordingly • Prepare weekly tasks and materials plan for each job a Document progress of each job at the end of the week and fax weekly plan form to the Supervisor • Report tardy or absent employees to the Supervisor on a daily basis • Maintain project binder up to date and properly file all job documents (change orders, time cards, starts/prints, checklists, material orders, communication with client/GC Superintendent, etc.) • Complete and submit timecards accurately and as per company procedure • Immediately report employee abuse to supervisor in regards to work hours, missing materials, missing/damaged tools, etc. for appropriate implementation of consequences Project Quality Control: • Double check work quality and adherence to project specifications • Enforce and comply with safety rules and regulations. Complete tasks using appropriate safety gear and caution Landscape General Labor Perform labor as needed by Foreman, including mowing, blowing, and general clean up. Call Jim at 602-320-6738