OBJECTIVE: People and management skills of this position are as important as the need to understand and embrace work effectively not only as a team leader, but also as a team player and able to motivate staff. Under the supervision of the Ranch Manager, the Landscape Foreman supervises and assists with all landscape related projects at Harlan, Bond, and Residence. The main areas of responsibility are overseeing and coordinating all daily landscaping operations. Assures the effective functioning of all irrigation systems for the landscape and provides an efficient and safe working environment for all employees. Uses best business practices to manage resources, schedules, and processes to meet the needs of the company. Will also support Vineyard, Facilities and Ranch teams as needed.
PURPOSE: To provide a safe work environment and have aesthetically pleasing grounds
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the completion of specific tasks and to ensure quality standards are met
Provide input for performance tracking and disciplinary actions for landscape personnel
Maintains all property landscape including but not limited to all wineries, public areas, and Family Residence
Works directly with Ranch Manager & Ownership to develop and maintain appropriate schedule and staff for all areas of responsibility
Interfaces with ranch manager to receive information regarding landscape maintenance needs, ensures timely response to request
Assist Landscape team with the maintenance/cleaning of all Landscape equipment
Support ranch manager in daily project management, including determining contractors’ scope of services and work schedules
Investigates and evaluates new materials, systems and equipment which may benefit the company in its landscape maintenance programs
Assist ranch manager in performing property inspections
Assist in preparing monthly reports
Assist in creating quarterly performance reports
Establishes and maintains daily work schedules, maintenance records and inventory of equipment
Develops and implements a landscape maintenance program for all landscape areas
Ensures all daily maintenance and repairs are completed in a timely, cost-effective manner and according to specifications
Manages daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly landscape maintenance schedules and task lists
Monitors all landscape areas for erosion issues during rainy season
Collaborate with ranch manager to recruit new employees when necessary
Perform duties normally associated with ranch manager in order to complete necessary tasks
Schedules, supervises and coordinates the work of the labor force
Regularly inspects the progress and quality of service/repair work
Reports errors, violations, incidents or problems immediately
Maintain file system for management office
Identify training and development needs of direct reports
Interfaces with government officials concerning inspections, OSHA regulations and related business
Schedule overtime as authorized. Review and recommend approval of timecard
Assist in the coordination of vacation/time off schedules
Ensure that equipment is maintained in good working condition and stored in a properly manner
Oversees inventory of tools, safety gear and materials
Pickup/deliver materials
Install and repair infrastructure
Tree cutting, pruning and thinning
Use of heavy equipment
Maintenance
Ensures compliance with health and safety standards
Assist with annual grape harvest
Assist with building of hiking trails
Perform all other related duties as assigned
SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:
All employees must follow all Company safety rules.
Ensure that all landscape employees are educated on and are following proper safety procedures
Coordinate safety training of personnel to ensure training is properly accomplished and documented
Any injury and/or accident, regardless of severity, must be reported immediately to the appropriate manager or supervisor or to Human Resources.
If injured, and when requested by Domain Services, LLC, the injured worker must visit the Company’s designated occupational health provider for a medical evaluation to determine fitness for duty
Where required, and without exception, employees must wear/use mandated PPE
Machines without adequate guards or guards in questionable condition must not be used and reported to supervisor
Hazardous conditions and other safety concerns must be reported immediately to the appropriate manager or supervisor
Failure to follow the rules may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagraph form
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from manager or employees
Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
At least 5 years experience in leadership or supervision
Must be highly organized with attention to detail
Ability to function effectively under pressure in environments of rapid change and conflicting demands
Knowledge of safe and effective in use and maintenance of mid-sized equipment (chainsaws, weed whackers etc.) and heavy equipment (loaders, excavators etc.)
Detail oriented approach to work with strong organizational and time management skills
Microsoft Word & Outlook proficiency
Pay Transparency Disclosure: The pay scale for this position is $43.00-$50.00. These figures represent what we reasonably expect to pay for this position, but the actual compensation offered will depend upon numerous job-related factors, including but not limited to candidate qualifications, skills, experience, education, location, and alignment with market data.
