Landscape Foreman

325 Reeds Gap Road West near Middletown, Wallingford CT

Description

Award-winning design build residential landscape construction and maintenance company is seeking an experienced, driven, passionate Crew Leader with gardening and leadership expertise to join our Maintenance Division. As one of our Horticultural Crew Leader you will have an incredible opportunity to manage your crew of horticulturists and garden on some of the most beautiful and prestigious landscapes in the New Haven County area. Responsibilities: Gardening Installation and maintenance of woody, perennial, and annual plant material, including deadheading, cutbacks, dividing, fertilizing, etc. Hand pruning of shrubs and small trees. Container and annual bed design and planting. Outdoor holiday decorating. General landscaping and grounds keeping. Communication & Collaboration Facilitate flow of information between the field and account managers. Ensure account managers are always fully apprised of activities on their properties. Maintain communication with clients while on their property. Planning Ensure your crew is prepared for your daily tasks: equipment & tools, plant material, etc. Employee Management Serve as the direct supervisor to your team of horticulturists, training and coaching them to execute to our horticultural standards. Provide feedback to maintenance team leadership regarding individual crew performance during review periods. Education, training, experience:Competencies: Passion for gardening. High level of integrity and commitment to excellence. Great organizational skills, detail orientation, and ability to manage time. Ability to work collaboratively with team. Coaching and leadership skills. Commitment to impeccable customer service. Experience: Prefer Bachelors degree in a landscape/horticultural field or equivalent experience. 3-5 years experience estate gardening. Supervisory experience. General Requirements: Valid driver license with clean driving record. Ability to work in various weather conditions. Good physical condition with an ability to lift 40lbs. Covid Vaccinations required. Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour COVID-19 considerations: Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination Record Card