About Us:
At Sunrise Landscape, we are dedicated to creating and maintaining beautiful and functional outdoor spaces. We bring more than 40 years of award-winning expertise to your property in Tampa, Bradenton, Lakeland, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Wesley Chapel, Ocala, and surrounding areas. And with a staff that includes arborists, certified pest control applicators, horticulturalists and other experts, we're able to solve every tree, shrub, flower, and grass challenge you have.
Job Overview:
The Landscape Foreman are an important part of every landscape crew. They are an experienced landscaper and perform digging, grading, planting, tree bracing, mulching, laying sod, clean-up, landscape maintenance, read plans, perform layout, follow OSHA rules, and operate equipment at assigned project sites with knowledge and expertise. The Landscape Crew Leader leads a crew of 3-5 employees and reports to the project Superintendent.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead by example.
- Lead a crew to install landscaping per plans and specs on residential and commercial projects.
- Lead a crew to perform the work efficiently and safely.
- Understand and achieve the schedule and production goals.
- Read plans and perform layout of plant materials.
- Perform work thoughtfully so as not to damage the work of other trades (including irrigation).
- Complete and submit all required daily and weekly paperwork (safety sheets, equipment/vehicle inspection forms, time and production sheets, etc).
- Train crew members and hold them to company standards.
- Plan daily with the project superintendent.
- Receive and verify shipments to the jobsite.
- Use hand tools, power tools, and landscaping tools.
- Lay sod.
- Carry plants and other materials.
- Plant trees, shrubs, ground cover, and annuals.
- Mulch and Fertilize.
- Hand water.
- Dig, trench, grade, and move soil.
- Follow all company and all OSHA safety rules.
- Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, work boots, etc).
- Arrive to work on-time every day and in the company provided uniform.
- Have a good attitude, work well with others, and follow direction.
- Operate construction equipment including skid steers, excavators, tractors, sod cutters, tillers, augers, trenchers, and loaders.
- Perform other related duties as directed.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 4 years of landscape experience.
- Able to read plans and perform layout accurately.
- Able to communicate well verbally and in writing.
- OSHA 10 card holder is a plus but is not required.
- Bilingual Spanish and English a plus but not required.
- Able to stand, kneel, bend, twist, and squat for prolonged periods throughout the day.
- Able to work in all types of weather, including summer heat and sun.
- Able to use hand and power tools for extended periods of time.
- Able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis.
- Able to take direction and work effectively with others.
- Able to work 8+ hours per day 5 days per week (overtime and weekend work may be required).
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary: Based on experience and qualifications.
- Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; and opportunities for professional development.
- Work Environment: A supportive and collaborative team culture with a focus on safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements and a commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Sunrise Landscape is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.