Commercial Grounds Maintenance Foreman in Training - Bland Landscaping Company

The Commercial Grounds Maintenance (CGM) Foreman in Training is a hands-on landscaping position assisting with
supervision of a year-round crew with commercial landscaping maintenance services as well as learning to perform
certain planning, administrative and regulatory functions.

CGM Foreman in Training responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Mowing, raking, digging, and weeding of commercial properties landscapes.
• Load and unload heavy equipment and planting materials from trucks.
• Learn to schedule and manage daily workloads.
• Learn to plan, coordinate, and collect equipment and job materials each day.
• Attend and participate in crew and department general and safety meetings.
• Learn to prepare timesheets and other daily paperwork as required by the company.
• Safe driving of company owned vehicles trucks (with or without trailers) and transporting crew members.
• Maintain on-site relations and communications with clients, contractors and/or subcontractors.
• Learn to monitor and maintain irrigation controllers (changing times, replacing heads)

Safe operation and maintenance of the following landscaping equipment:
• Mowers - Push, walk behind and ride.
• Tillers, aerators, and slit seeders
• Edgers, string trimmers and chain saws
• Backpack blowers and sprayers.
• Hand tools such as shovels, picks, rakes and pruning tools.
• On occasion wheel tractors

Pay/Benefits Package

• $16 to $19 Hourly
• BCBS Health Insurance including Vision/Dental
• Paid Time Off (PTO)annually
• Company Matched 401K

Note

• As we continue to grow as a company, all positions have significant opportunities for advancement. Providing the candidate meets the proper qualifications and ambitious work ethic.
• If this is not the right opportunity for you then please check out our available positions with Branches across the state in: Apex Corporate, Apex, Clayton, Concord, Main Charlotte, East Charlotte, Durham, Greensboro, Matthews, Supply, Wake Forest, and Wilmington.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

• Bland Landscaping Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Required Skills

Required Skills:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
• Ability to bend and stoop on a continual basis
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns and other environmental risks
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Must wear sturdy shoes, company uniforms, and assigned PPE
• Must present yourself in a professional, polite manner
• Must practice safety with chemicals and equipment
• Must wear company-provided eye and ear protection as required
• Must have valid NC Driver's license and maintain a good driving record (CDL preferred)
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must be willing to obtain NC Pesticide applicators license
• Must have good communication skills and ability to motivate others
• Must comply with Bland's policies and procedures
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Required Experience