Landscape Maintenance Foreman

Planit Green Landscapes is a locally focused landscaping and landscape design company dedicated to creating and maintaining unique, high-quality residential outdoor spaces. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, efficiency, and company culture, we deliver exceptional service to clients throughout Brantford and Ancaster, Ontario. As a Landscape Maintenance Foreman, you will play a pivotal role in leading crews and ensuring the highest standards of site quality and customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising and coordinating daily landscaping crew activities such as mowing, edging, pruning, planting, and irrigation installation to ensure safe and efficient execution
• Maintaining site quality to meet client expectations, including weed control, fertilization schedules, and seasonal enhancements
• Managing equipment, supplies, and safety compliance, including tool maintenance, inventory control, and adherence to safety protocols and regulations
• Communicating with clients and internal stakeholders to assess needs, provide progress updates, and adjust plans based on priorities and weather conditions
• Documenting completed work, tracking time and materials, and preparing progress reports for project managers and clients

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience as a landscape maintenance foreman or crew lead
• Experience supervising landscaping crews of 2–3 people
• Hands-on experience with residential landscape maintenance tasks including mowing, edging, pruning, planting, weeding, and flowerbed care
• Experience communicating directly with residential clients regarding job needs and progress updates
• Ability to operate a zero-turn mower and a truck with trailer
• Strong knowledge of weed control, fertilization schedules, and seasonal landscape enhancements
• Valid driver's license with a clean drivers abstract
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and stand or walk for extended periods
• English proficiency sufficient for work communication
• Ability to drive between multiple job sites during the day

Preferred Qualifications:

• Diploma or certificate in horticulture or a related field

Benefits

• Dental care

• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care