Make an impact by joining ServiceSource, a champion for people with disabilities. Explore new opportunities! ServiceSource is an organization of talented people who drive innovation, embrace change, and serve humanity.Job Summary This position pays $20.00 per hour with $4.41 Health and Welfare (H&W). . The foreman is responsible for the work crew assigned. This includes completing the scheduled work in accordance with the contract. The foreman is responsible for the preventive maintenance of the assigned equipment, the equipment is used in a safe manner, and the assigned crew is provided safety training on the equipment. This is a working position, meaning the Foreman will work along with the assigned work crew performing the various grounds maintenance and landscaping maintenance. The Foreman will provide the transportation for the assigned work crew to and from the office to the work areas.Primary Duties Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review.
Responsible for all work assigned to the crew members.
Assist crew in completing assignments according to contract requirements. Meeting quality assurance standards.
Check all assigned equipment at the start of each day to ensure it is in operable condition.
Report all repairs and maintenance needs to the mechanic in a timely manner.
Do not use, or condone the use of, equipment that is not in safe operating condition.
Additional Responsibilities
Assist the assigned crew members to accomplish work through demonstration, verbal instructions, and hands on training.
Transport the work crew and equipment to and from the assigned work sites in a safe manner.
Perform grounds maintenance and landscaping maintenance. Provide quality service.
Ensure the maintained area is free of trash and other debris. Mow assigned areas to established height, edge and trim around all obstacles and planting beds, trim shrubs to established height, trim trees and remove limbs, etc. in accordance with contract specifications.
Ensure the security of assigned equipment by guaranteeing it is not stolen, damaged or misplaced.
Ensure assigned work crew follows established break and lunch times, as well as safety policies and procedures.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications: Education, Experience, and Certification(s )
High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in the landscaping/grounds maintenance field , as well as 2 years of grounds maintenance/landscaping experience required.
Must have a valid NC driver's license, per state law. Eligible drivers must have a good motor vehicle record (MVR).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and extreme heat, and occasionally exposed to extreme cold. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.ServiceSource is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. If accommodation is needed in the application process, arrangements can be made with the local regional office http://www.servicesource.org/contact-us .We are an E-Verify Employer and a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background checks are required for all employment positions.PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT:The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish informationServiceSource is a leading nonprofit disability resource organization with programs and operations in 12 states and the District of Columbia. ServiceSource has regional offices located in Delaware, Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia. Collectively, the organization serves more than 29,000 individuals with disabilities annually through a range of innovative and valued employment, training, habilitation, housing and other support services. Our proven collaborative approach helps foster a more inclusive and supportive community where individuals with disabilities can succeed and thrive. Strategic partnerships with local community businesses, government entities and nonprofits help bridge the gaps for individuals with disabilities, creating sustainable opportunities that benefit the entire community and result in greater independence for the individual.To learn more, you may click on the following video link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLeXVPuKm1Y&t=48sWhat we do
