Maintenance crew foreman

RESPONSIBILITIES 

 Maintain properties 

• Provide guidance and training for your crew with a strong emphasis on safety
• Work closely with Sun State leadership on your crew schedule and route

• Mow and fertilize turf using various equipment

• Edge turf at curbs and walkways
• Blow trimmings, leaves, and debris
• Trim trees and shrubs using various equipment and tools

• Remove weeds

• Keep properties free from trash and debris

• Monitor irrigation systems

• Conduct property inspections

Install plants & flowers

• Prep soil
• Install material properly
• Water material in accordance with company policy and horticulture best practices

Vehicle and equipment operations

• Oversee daily equipment safely onto trucks/trailers

• Safely operate various equipment and vehicles including trucks with trailers, mowers, edgers, blowers, and gas trimmers

• Maintain and correctly use issued personal protective equipment

MUST-HAVES

• Valid AZ drivers license

• Minimum 1 Year of professional landscape experience

• Good knowledge of irrigation systems and timers

• Ability to read maps, charts, and reports

IT HELPS TO HAVE

• Bil-lingual English/Spanish

• Ability to do material take-offs

• Supervisor experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift and carry up to 80 lbs

• Bend and kneel up to 12 hours or more a day

• Walk up to 10 miles a day, sometimes uphill and on uneven terrain, often while carrying, pushing, or pulling equipment, materials, or debris

• Safely operate hand and power equipment, including but not limited to manual and powered sawing and cutting equipment

• Work hours may exceed 12 hours per day

• Work in extreme heat

• Noise level may be loud at times and use of ear plugs may be required

PERKS

• Competitive pay

• Paid time off

• Medical insurance

DETAILS

• This is a full-time, hourly position

• Sun State is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer