SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Assistant Foreman is responsible for assisting the Foreman with the management of crew members by following the Company’s systems, processes, policies, safety practices to achieve high quality, safe, and efficient crew production. This role will also assist with providing client satisfaction to the highest standard. Critical for this position will be managing and holding individuals accountable for following Company processes and procedures every day as well as meeting performance expectations. This position will also need to embrace leading and inspiring crew members in fostering a culture of safety, passion, dedication, and loyalty. This position will report to the Foreman.
RESPONSIBILITES:
Assist with project execution:
o Help install landscaping features like retaining walls, patios, and traditional landscaping.
Crew management:
o Work with Foreman to manage a crew, ensuring they are trained, supervised, and working safely.
o Lead crew in preparation/execution of daily tasks in the Foreman’s absence.
o Assist crews with time entry and issue management.
Material management:
o Assist in ordering, purchasing, and tracking materials, as well as ensuring proper inventory management.
Safety and compliance:
o Ensure that safety procedures are followed on the job site and that all work complies with Company and regulatory standards.
o Partner with Safety Supervisor to ensure all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn by crew at times when equipment or job task specifies.
o Ensure Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) sheets, Toolbox Talks reports are completed and submitted timely and daily.
o Facilitate on the job stretching exercises before job start, after lunch, and before end of day.
o Maintain clean, orderly, and safe job sites at all times.
Other tasks/responsibilities:
o Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) to three (3) years of professional Assistant Foreman experience and work history.
Knowledge of acceptable safe work practices including wearing the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
Proactive self-starter, achieving high productivity with strong attention to detail; ability to work independently with little instruction; coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks, set deadlines, and complete projects in a timely manner is required.
Demonstrate the highest level of professional and ethical conduct.
Positive, tenacious attitude.
Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and sometimes unpredictable environment; works well under pressure and tight deadlines.
Ability to consistently apply good judgment and make good decisions.
Ability to always maintain confidentiality and discretion.
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Organized with a proven ability to juggle multiple projects at once.
Excellent leadership and time management skills.
Experience managing complex project/event logistics.
Some local travel – up to 25%.
Must possess a valid California Driver's License.
The requirements and duties listed are representative and not exhaustive of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Ability to comfortably work with software and apps on a desktop, iPhone, and/or iPad.
Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat.
Quick learner and ability to figure things out on your own.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written).
Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information to effectively execute and achieve results.
Bilingual in Spanish is required.
EDUCATION:
High School or GED certificate, required.
Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture or related field, preferred.
Landscaping, construction/installation industry experience highly preferred.
COMPETENCIES:
Professionalism: As it relates to how you carry yourself among fellow co-workers and customers.
Communication: Strong, effective communication skills to interact with co-workers, Management, clients, vendors, and/or visitors. Communication skills include listening skills, verbal and written communication skills and client relation skills.
Collaboration: Incorporate teamwork, mutual respect, active engagement, cooperation and client focus.
Accountability: Initiative to take ownership of responsibilities, the ability to prioritize and the working knowledge and skills to take action.
Problem Solving: Blends problem solving skills, judgement and decision-making skills along with creativity and resourcefulness.
Ethical standards: High ethical standards in how you go about & perform your work always taking into consideration what’s best for the customer, their property, and the company.
Customer service and satisfaction: Adhere to the philosophy that customers are # 1 and are the livelihood of Crestview Landscape, Inc. Strong sense of customer service and satisfaction.
Attention to detail: High level of detail and a focus on the little things that make a big difference.
Trust and demeanor: Ability to foster positive and solid relationships with clients to establish rapport, trust, and confidence. Possess a quality demeanor and the ability to be levelheaded and calm in all situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to bend, kneel, walk, crouch for long periods of time during the workday. The position also requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., unaided, repeatedly throughout the workday. In addition, the employee must be able to work in all outdoor conditions: heat, cold, humidity, dust, mud, etc…
DIRECT REPORTS:
Laborers (four to five), per crew.
