Field Supervisor / Foreperson - Landscaping & Fine Gardening Garden Girls Nursery, LLC | Salt Lake City, Utah Garden Girls Nursery is seeking an experienced, highly capable Field Supervisor / Foreperson to lead and support our landscaping and fine-gardening teams in the field. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who understands that exceptional landscapes require both horticultural knowledge and strong leadership . We are looking for a solution-oriented individual who can confidently manage crews, communicate with clients, solve problems in real time, operate equipment, and help create a positive, productive culture. Our ideal candidate is someone who sees what needs to happen, takes ownership, communicates clearly, motivates others, and works alongside the team to get the job done correctly and efficiently. Responsibilities Lead, supervise, motivate, and support landscape and gardening crews in the field Organize daily work and clearly communicate priorities, expectations, and job-site goals Work alongside the team when necessary and lead by example Maintain a positive, respectful, productive work environment Keep crews moving efficiently while maintaining Garden Girls' standards for quality and detail Troubleshoot challenges and find practical solutions without allowing problems to stall a project Communicate professionally with clients, team members, management, subcontractors, and vendors Review job notes, landscape plans, plant layouts, photographs, and project instructions before and during work Recognize plant material and understand proper placement, planting, pruning, care, and maintenance Identify problems involving plant health, watering, irrigation, soil conditions, pests, or installation Oversee proper use and care of company vehicles, trailers, tools, and equipment Safely drive large company vehicles and tow landscape trailers Assist with loading, securing, transporting, and unloading plants, materials, tools, and equipment Make sure crews arrive prepared with the appropriate materials and equipment for each project Monitor job-site cleanliness, organization, safety, and professionalism Communicate project progress, concerns, material needs, staffing issues, and client requests to management Help train less-experienced employees and strengthen the skills of the entire team Hold team members accountable while treating people professionally and respectfully Protect company property, client property, tools, equipment, vehicles, and plant material Help ensure projects are completed efficiently, beautifully, safely, and according to Garden Girls standards Required Experience & Qualifications We are looking for someone with significant hands-on landscaping, gardening, horticulture, or nursery experience . Candidates should have strong knowledge in most or all of the following areas: Plant identification Trees, shrubs, perennials, ornamental grasses, and groundcovers Proper planting techniques Fine gardening and landscape maintenance Pruning and plant care Soil preparation and amendments Irrigation fundamentals and troubleshooting Landscape installation Garden renovation and seasonal maintenance Proper use of landscape tools and equipment Safe job-site practices Reading landscape plans and following detailed project instructions Leadership Qualities This position requires much more than landscape experience. We need someone who can lead people successfully .

The right candidate will be:

Highly solution-oriented Dependable and accountable Organized and observant Positive and motivating Confident without being arrogant Able to give clear direction Comfortable holding others accountable Capable of working through conflict professionally Able to recognize when something isn't working and adjust quickly Proactive rather than waiting to be told every next step Respectful toward clients, coworkers, vendors, and management Calm and effective when plans change or problems arise Someone who contributes to solutions rather than negativity Someone who takes pride in the success of the entire team We are especially interested in someone who understands that culture is created in the field every day . A supervisor's attitude, communication, work ethic, and professionalism have a tremendous influence on the people around them. Tools, Equipment & Driving Applicants must: Have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record Be comfortable safely driving larger work vehicles Be comfortable towing and maneuvering landscape trailers Be highly proficient and comfortable using landscaping tools and equipment Understand safe and proper equipment operation Have reliable personal transportation to and from work Be physically capable of performing hands-on landscape work when needed Experience with trucks, trailers, compact equipment, power tools, irrigation tools, blowers, trimmers, saws, and other landscape equipment is strongly preferred. Client Communication Our Field Supervisor represents Garden Girls on our clients' properties.

Candidates must be able to:

Speak professionally and confidently with clients Listen carefully to concerns and requests Avoid making commitments outside their authority Communicate changes and concerns to management Explain basic horticultural and landscape information when appropriate Maintain discretion and professionalism while working on private properties Create confidence through organization, knowledge, and follow-through What Success Looks Like A successful Field Supervisor at Garden Girls is someone who can arrive at a project, understand the objective, organize the team, anticipate problems, communicate clearly, maintain quality, and move the project forward. You should be the type of person who notices: What needs to happen next? What is missing? What could become a problem? Who needs direction? How can we accomplish this more efficiently without sacrificing quality? We want someone who takes ownership of those questions. About Garden Girls Garden Girls Nursery has been creating and caring for beautiful Utah landscapes since 2002 . Our work includes landscape design, installation, fine gardening, maintenance, irrigation, seasonal planting, planters, and detailed residential and commercial landscape projects. Our company is known for thoughtful landscapes, beautiful plant combinations, attention to detail, and a high level of personal service. We are looking for a leader who wants to help us continue raising that standard. Ideal Candidate You may be a great fit if you are an experienced landscape foreperson, horticulturist, gardener, landscape crew leader, landscape superintendent, nursery professional, or experienced landscape installer who is ready for greater leadership responsibility. This is not an entry-level position . We are looking for someone who already has substantial field knowledge and is ready to be trusted with a team, equipment, projects, and client relationships. To Apply Please submit your resume and a brief description of your landscaping, horticulture, gardening, supervisory, and equipment experience. We would especially like to know: How many years you have worked in landscaping or horticulture Your experience supervising employees or crews Your level of plant-identification knowledge Your experience driving trucks and towing trailers What landscape equipment you are comfortable operating Why you believe you would be a strong leader for a field team

Garden Girls Nursery, LLC Salt Lake City, Utah Pay:

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance

Work Location:

In person