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McGuire and Hester Landscape - Maintenance Foreman in Bay Area, California
Description
McGuire and Hester is a construction company that provides complete site work services: pipelines, grading, paving, concrete, landscape and mechanical. In addition to traditional project delivery methods, we are involved with design build projects and alternative delivery methods. McGuire and Hester has played an integral role in the construction of many of Northern California’s most recognizable landmarks and infrastructure projects. Our storied past crosses more than nine decades. Our mission statement is, “Together We Build Things Right” which encompasses our business philosophy as well as our values and culture. We have a team environment that focuses on the greater good, resulting in a fantastic place to work that positively impacts our business partners and community.
Job Summary
The Maintenance Foreman is responsible for successful execution and completion of interim, post construction and ongoing maintenance contracts according to pre-established schedules, standards, and procedures to provide a high quality of service. This is a working Foreman position.
Reports to
General Superintendent
Key Communication Partners
General Superintendent, Superintendent, Foreman, and Project Managers
Typical Duties
Routinely monitor sites for quality and follow up with crews on performance improvements
Understand and ensures client satisfaction at each site
Assign daily tasks to maintenance crews
Communicate opportunities and concerns to General Superintendent
Conduct and oversee execution of minor enhancements of projects
Complete daily paperwork timely and accurately
Ability to perform multiple tasks and coordinate them under tight deadlines
Ability to lead and motivate team
Demonstrate proper pruning techniques of both trees and shrubs while considering the plant material and season
Understand and execute ideal fertilization strategies for turf, shrubs, and trees
Highly knowledgeable of herbicide applications and relevant practices
Have a thorough understanding of the installation and maintenance of annuals
Understands and practices the importance equipment hygiene to avoid spreading pests, disease or unwanted plant materials
Able to install and service commercial irrigation systems.
Qualified and/or certified (as required) to plumb both standard and technical systems, including PVC, copper, fused HDPE, and gasketed pipe
Troubleshoot and repair irrigation systems
Able to install, wire, program, and audit commercial controllers, including communication modules, ET devices, sensors, pumps, flow meters, master valves, and fertigation systems. Incorporate audit data and ET information into controller programming
Perform irrigation audit tasks, including: assessing existing irrigation systems for deficiencies, evaluating plant ET rates, climate/microclimate considerations, soil characterization and slope, distribution uniformity assessment, available water pressure, or any other consideration affecting efficient water use. Use this data to recommend system upgrades, as well as irrigation programming adjustments
Able to locate and repair broken irrigation wires
Perform regular system maintenance, including spring startup, and seasonal adjustments
Setup and operate computerized and/or remote water management systems
Conduct initial and on-going training of maintenance crews
Assess skill level and work behavior of employees and provide recommendations to General Superintendent regarding professional development, performance, and promotional candidacy
Supervise safe loading and unloading of equipment
Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures
Develop and maintain safe working conditions by promoting the company’s “Culture of Safety” including but not limited to reinforcing weekly tailgate safety meetings and ensuring proper personal protective equipment usage
Assess equipment operation issues and effectively communicate repair needs to shop personnel.
Ability to safely operate commercial landscape equipment and tools
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required.
Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED required and at least 10 years of related landscape work experience
Language Skills: must be able to read and write in English; bilingual and biliterate in Spanish preferred
Mathematical Skills: basic math and plan reading
Reasoning Ability: apply common sense understanding to carry out multiple step instructions
Interpersonal Skills: Employee must exhibit exceptional integrity, personal drive and self-direction
Computer Skills: Basic tablet and smartphone skills related to work requirements
Certificates, Licenses, and Registration: Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record, Commercial Pesticide Applicators License required (can obtain after hire), Certified Irrigation Contractor required (can obtain after hire), Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor preferred (can obtain after hire)
Compensation:
$37 - $46, based on skills experience and knowledge