Landscaping Foreman

Salary Range: $28.00-$35.00 Per Hour_

**SUMMARY**:
The Landscaping Foreman is responsible for all grounds maintenance tasks related to the campus. This is a working landscaping position that requires the Landscaping Foreman to lead by working example on site.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Grounds Maintenance
- Manages landscaping crew, accounts for all hours worked by crew, and ensures timely attendance by all crew members.
- Responsible for the Operation and Maintenance of all worksite equipment, such as commercial walk behind mowers, string trimmers, back blowers etc.
- Mowing of all turfgrass areas on campus
- Seasonal planting of flowers, shrubs, and trees.
- Prepare mulch beds with edge and mulch to planting beds.
- Perform minor repairs on equipment utilized in groundskeeping.
- Keep grounds, roads, and curbs clear of trash and debris at all times.

Snow Removal
- Leads our crew onsite in all snow and ice management related services, under the direction of the onsite Project Manager
- Mandatory attendance for all mobilized winter weather events. Our ability to deliver detailed snow removal services is of high importance to the mission of our client.
- Snow Blower, Snowplow, Salt Spreader and Skid Loader experience.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- **5+ years of Landscape Foreman or Landscape Management experience.**:

- Must be able to pass background check associated with access to military base and agency standards.
- Must be punctual and arrive on time as scheduled by the onsite Project Manager.
- Must be motivated to work outdoors in changing conditions.
- Have physical strength, hand-eye coordination and endurance.
- Must also be able to concentrate on their tasks.
- The ability to understand and communicate information is also essential.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- High School Diploma or GED

**WORKING CONDITIONS**:
The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

- Do you have 5+ years of Landscape Foreman or Landscape Management experience?

License/Certification:

- Driver's License (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Washington, DC (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Washington, DC: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person