Landscapers & Landscape Foreman
Immediate Hire for the Sacramento area
The Landscape Foreman oversees landscaping projects, as well as routine maintenance jobs. The Foreman may manage the creation of landscape features, such as flowerbeds, or supervise the installation of water features, such as ornamental ponds, waterfalls and fountains.
They schedule employees and oversee equipment operation as well as ensuring that the property under their charge is well-maintained. They might also be responsible for training employees in their tasks. Their job may involve the use of a lot of different equipment, from hand tools like rakes and shovels to motorized vehicles, such as lawn mowers and trucks. They might also work with pesticides or other chemicals.
The primary responsibilities of a Landscaper is to perform groundskeeping and building maintenance duties. Mow lawn either by hand or using a riding lawnmower. Cut lawn using hand, power or riding mower and trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls. Landscape by planting flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes.
Skills needed for landscaping:
- Composting.
- Crop Rotation.
- Digging.
- Fertilizing.
- Mulching Garden Beds.
- Soil Analysis.
- Soil Amendment.
- Soil Maintenance.