Full-time Senior Maintenance Foreman

• Design Works has been in business for over 15 years and our staff has over 150 years of combined experience in the landscaping industry, plus 3 landscape architects on staff.
• Design Works has young, energetic owners, who look to expand and love their business, increase efficiency and improve the team's quality of life
• We love to collaborate with our Team Members and are open to your ideas.
• We foster career paths and entrepreneurial opportunities.
• Most positions are full-time, year-round.
• We proudly offer full benefits, Medical, Dental, IRA Match and earned Paid Time Off
• New, top-of-the-line equipment always on rotation.
• Easy Commute – close to a major highway.
• We have a substantial snow plowing operation with large loaders and commercial lots, creating opportunity for plenty of winter work.

Full-time Senior Maintenance Foreman

Location: Southern NH (Hudson, Nashua, Manchester, and surrounding areas)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Year-Round (Snow Operations in Winter)

About Us:

Design Works Landscaping is a locally trusted leader in landscaping and snow management, serving commercial clients across Southern New Hampshire. We're committed to professionalism, reliability, and building long-term careers for our team.We offer competitive seasonal pay, steady full-time opportunities for high-performing candidates, a clear path to leadership roles, and a supportive team environment with on-the-job training.

Position Overview:

We are hiring a Senior Mow/Maintenance Foreman to lead a dedicated mowing crew servicing high-end commercial properties throughout New Hampshire. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for executing scheduled mowing and maintenance services efficiently and to the highest standards of quality and professionalism.

The Foreman will manage a small crew, ensure proper use of equipment, maintain a clean and safe work environment, and communicate directly with the Maintenance Supervisor regarding progress, needs, and any onsite issues.

This position is ideal for someone with prior landscaping experience who is ready to take the lead and eventually grow into higher-level roles within the company.

This position offers full-time work, as it is also a dedicated snow position in the winter.

Maintenance Responsibilities:

• Crew leadership: Runs a crew of 2-5 team members. Delegates tasks and keeps the crews on schedule, while maintaining expected quality of work. Trains and coaches team members on mowing techniques, equipment safety, and jobsite standards.
• Provides collaboration to other crews to ensure excellent teamwork and consistent standards are being met.
• Jobsite Management: Works with managers to understand daily schedule. Communicates scheduling issues and suggestions to Account Managers. Ensures each property is completed according to scope and expectations. Reports issues, equipment problems, or property damage immediately to the Maintenance Supervisor
• Maintains a clean and organized truck and trailer. Safely operates and maintains zero-turn mowers, walk-behinds, string trimmers, blowers, and other equipment. Performs daily equipment checks and minor maintenance.
• Customer Involvement: Maintains a professional appearance and respectful demeanor at all times on client properties. Addresses basic client questions politely and refers any service-related concerns to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Snow Responsibilities:

• Operates loaders, skid steers, salt/brine truck and other equipment safely during winter snow events.
• Perform regular site inspections to monitor snow removal quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Communicates with other crews and managers to resolve issues quickly.
• Completes basic equipment maintenance checks and reports repairs promptly.
• Maintains accurate work logs and site condition reports.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience operating commercial mowers and landscaping equipment.
• Proven experience in quality landscape maintenance work with reliable references and portfolio of work.
• Ability to safely drive trucks with trailers
• Prior leadership or crew lead experience preferred
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physical work all day.
• Experience operating snow removal equipment (skid steer, loader, or plow truck).
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays during snowstorms
• Valid driver's license and DOT card required. Background checks.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $25-$28 per hour (depending on experience)
• Year-round employment
• Health, dental, and retirement match options available upon qualifications
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Work-life balance and typically no weekend work (unless affected by weather/schedule).
• Friendly and supportive group of managers and staff
• Team profit bonus 3x/year (if company meets financial goals)
• Always rotating in new and advanced equipment to keep things fresh and growing
• Recent pivot in company growth, providing more opportunity to team members
• Growth opportunities within a well-established, family-owned company
• Earn your wary to leadership