Landscape Foreman

Rivertown Landscapes, LLC

Are you considered a leader?  Do you enjoy raising your team up to their full potential?  Are you comfortable communicating clear expectations and giving feedback to your team?  Are you always willing to learn something new?  If any of these traits describe you, come join our great team of people with almost 20 years 

of creating award-winning landscapes.

Must Haves:

• 3+ years landscaping experience
• Work in conjunction with the landscape Designer-Architect 
• Supervisory, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills 
• Read and comprehend to-scale landscape plans
• Leadership skills – motivating teams to keep on task, organized, and efficient
• Knowledge of irrigation systems/operation/components 
• Knowledge of plant materials, varieties, and handling 
• Knowledge of fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, both proper handling & installation
• Knowledge of machine operation, Bobcat, trucks, and loaders
• Valid & clean driving record

Preferred

• Current Michigan State CDL–A  Licensure
• Ability to use LMN company software.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Competitive pay based on experience and performance.
• Medical insurance 
• Paid Time Off
• Performance-based Profit sharing 
• Simple IRA retirement match

Apply on-line for fastest consideration.  

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: range $21.65/hour – $33.65/hour based upon experience and skills

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Simple IRA retirement plan
• Performance-based Bonus Structure

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 10-hour shift
• Overtime available

Landscape Maintenance Coordinator

About Rivertown Landscapes:

Since 2003, Rivertown Landscapes has been creating award winning landscape designs for our clients in West Michigan. As a professional design build firm, we take a thoughtful, well crafted approach to installing your landscape. With the added benefit of having a landscape architect on staff, your custom landscape will become an exceptional living space. Gardens are treated as an essential component, complementing the home, rather than being a separate entity.

At Rivertown Landscapes, our design philosophy is simple; it all starts with your wants and desires. Beyond looks alone, your landscape should be designed to fit your unique personality and lifestyle. Our collaborative approach to landscape design truly sets us apart from others and leads to genuinely unique designs for living.

As we like to say, “Extraordinary Design is in our Nature”.

Position Overview:

The Landscape Maintenance Coordinator, under the supervision of the and Director of Production/Operations, is responsible for planning, supervising, and scheduling the maintenance teams. This role involves providing clear and concise contracts with all expected services to be completed by Rivertown to the client and their properties. The coordinator is engaged in landscape preservation, enhancement, and the overall maintenance management and sales for our contracted properties. They support the full maintenance of properties along with the team members for the year-round management of all contracted properties.

The Landscape Maintenance Coordinator provides hands-on leadership with special attention to all landscape maintenance crew members to ensure that our landscape maintenance clients receive quality property management services that exceed their expectations. They play a crucial role in maintaining the high standards of our services and ensuring client satisfaction through effective team management and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule and manage landscape maintenance crews.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers.
• Ensure quality and maintenance standards are met.
• Manage budgets and client contracts.
• Address lawn and plant health issues.
• Monitor irrigation systems.
• Oversee grounds and property upkeep and safety.
• Act as the liaison between clients and maintenance crews.
• Assist with snow and ice removal operations and contracts.
• Operate a snowplow truck and manage snow routes.
• Attend meetings and planning sessions.
• Work in the field and office as needed.
• Develop maintenance schedules based on seasonal needs and client requirements.
• Conduct site visits and inspections.
• Manage and track expenses, budgets, and client notes.
• Communicate proactively with clients.
• Train and supervise maintenance crews.

Required Skills:

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Horticulture knowledge and landscape maintenance procedures.
• (Preferred) Certified pesticide applicator.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems.
• Understanding proper pruning, plant care, turf management, etc.
• Ability to operate small power and hand tools, as well as large equipment.

Relevant Experience:

• 3-5+ years’ experience in the landscape maintenance industry.
• Horticulture knowledge and Plant I.D.
• Snow plowing and snow removal experience.
• (Bonus) Holiday decor and lighting experience.
• Familiarity with Landscape Design/Build.
• Experience with landscape management software (e.g., LMN).

Benefits:

• Paid PTO/vacation (after 90 days), company cell phone, complete uniform including outer wear. 
• Paid holidays (after 90 days) 5 days, (after 3 years) 10 days, (after 5 years) 15 days. 
• IRA match up to 3% of total compensation.
• Medical health and dental insurance.
• Company cell phone and complete uniform including outerwear. 
• Compensation package depends on qualifications and experience and ranges from $50,000 to $75,000.

To Apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter to Jason@rivertownlandscapes.com or go online to rivertownlandscapes.com and apply.