Landscaping Foreman

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Landscaping Foreman to join our team at Federal Staffing Solutions Inc. in Baltimore, MD.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and supervising the daily schedule of the landscape crew, ensuring all contract specifications are met to the highest standards. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Coordinate and supervise a crew of ground workers and foremen with landscaping and grounds maintenance activities.
• Provide normal care of lawns, shrubbery, trees, walks, parking areas, and fence lines.
• Prepare schedules for cutting, fertilizing, liming, seeding, and application of herbicides, pruning, etc.
• Observe and report any signs of abnormal development in lawns, shrubs, trees, etc., and recommend improvements as needed.
• Ensure crew and staff time sheet accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform duties in conformance with any safety rules, regulations, or procedures given in writing or orally.
• Act as a first contact in case of an emergency, accident, incident, or worker problem at the contract site.
• Maintain daily records of security, proper use of supplies, equipment, and vehicles.
• Attend meetings, in-service, and conferences as required to keep abreast of the landscape industry and to enhance management skills.
• Coordinate and assist with snow removal.

• 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 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 valid license required.
• Prior experience with adults with differing abilities desirable.

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 to complete paperwork and grounds tasks. 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 grounds tasks. Mainly work outside. Working conditions are subject to extreme temperature and weather conditions. Work conditions may be inconvenienced by dust, dirt, fumes, or flying objects (grass).