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Landscape Foreman -

Design/Build & Irrigation Company:

Marvelous Gardens, Inc.

Location:

Port Lavaca, TX Job Type:

Full-Time Pay:

Competitive, based on experience

Pay Frequency:

Weekly About the Position Marvelous Gardens, Inc. is looking for an experienced Landscape Foreman to lead our landscape installation and irrigation projects.

THIS IS NOT A MOWING OR LAWN MAINTENANCE POSITION.

We are specifically looking for someone with hands-on experience in landscape construction, landscape installation, and irrigation who is capable of leading a crew and completing projects from start to finish. This is a working foreman position. You will be expected to lead from the front, work alongside your crew, solve problems in the field, and take responsibility for the quality and productivity of your projects. What You'll Be Doing You will lead a landscape/design-build crew performing work such as: Landscape installation and renovation Reading and executing landscape plans/designs Plant, tree, shrub, and groundcover installation Bed preparation, grading, soil amendments, and drainage Sod installation and site preparation Hardscape and landscape construction projects Irrigation installation, modifications, and repairs Installing valves, heads, pipe, fittings, controllers, and related components Diagnosing basic irrigation problems Operating skid steers, mini skid steers, trenchers, and other landscape equipment Loading materials and organizing jobs each morning Directing and training crew members Tracking materials and communicating job needs Maintaining jobsite organization and cleanliness Ensuring work matches the approved design and scope Performing final quality-control inspections before leaving a project What We're Looking For Landscape installation experience is required. The ideal candidate has experience as a Landscape Foreman, Crew Leader, Landscape Construction Foreman, Irrigation Foreman, or experienced Landscape Installer who is ready to lead a crew. You should be able to walk onto a landscape installation project, understand what needs to happen, organize your crew, and get the job completed correctly and efficiently without needing someone to constantly supervise you. Required Qualifications Previous professional landscape installation/construction experience Experience leading or directing a landscape crew Working knowledge of irrigation systems Ability to read measurements, plans, and job specifications Knowledge of proper planting and installation practices Experience operating landscape/construction equipment Ability to troubleshoot problems in the field Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record Reliable transportation to work Ability to work outdoors in South Texas conditions Ability to perform physical landscape/construction work Dependable attendance and punctuality Strong communication and leadership skills Strongly Preferred 3+ years of landscape installation/construction experience Previous foreman or crew-leader experience Irrigation installation and troubleshooting experience Experience with grading and drainage Experience operating skid steers, mini skid steers, trenchers, and similar equipment Knowledge of plants commonly used in South Texas landscapes Texas irrigation license or other industry certifications This Position Is NOT ❌ A mowing position ❌ An entry-level landscaping position ❌ A position for someone whose only experience is mowing, weed eating, edging, or blowing ❌ A supervisor position where you simply watch other people work This is a hands-on leadership position for someone experienced in landscape installation/design-build work. What We Offer Full-time employment Weekly pay Competitive compensation based on experience and ability Established company with year-round work Opportunity for advancement Variety of residential, commercial, and industrial projects Modern equipment and professional crews Opportunity to take ownership of projects and grow into greater responsibility About Marvelous Gardens Marvelous Gardens, Inc. is a full-service landscape company based in Port Lavaca, Texas. Our services include landscape design and installation, irrigation, landscape maintenance, lawn care, tree services, and other outdoor property services throughout the Coastal Bend. We are looking for experienced people who take pride in their work, can lead others, and want to build high-quality projects.

Pay:

$18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Application Question(s): How many years of professional landscape installation/design-build experience do you have? Please briefly describe that experience. Describe your experience leading a landscape installation or construction crew, including the typical number of employees you supervised. Describe your irrigation experience, including installation, repairs, troubleshooting, valves, controllers, PVC, and sprinkler heads. Describe a landscape installation project you personally led or were primarily responsible for. What was installed, and what were your responsibilities? Do you have a valid driver's license and a driving record that allows you to operate a company vehicle?

IMPORTANT

This is NOT a mowing or lawn-maintenance position. What percentage of your landscaping experience has been landscape installation/design-build and irrigation versus mowing/lawn maintenance?

Work Location:

In person