The Foreman / Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of year round landscape maintenance, new commercial landscape installation, snow & ice management, and equipment operation in connection with commercial projects for our clients in and around our Muncie and Indianapolis locations. Foreman/Supervisors direct crews to ensure a high-level of service to customers, maintains budgets for time and materials, oversees the use of equipment and materials, and assists personnel as needed. They must also have a strong work ethic, enjoy working outside, and have the ability to lead teams.

OBJECTIVES
1. Project Management
The Foreman / Supervisor is critical to maintaining an efficient workforce and in turn, excellent client relationships. They are responsible for communicating with other members of the Jay-Crew team, including Crew Members and office personnel, to ensure the client’s expectations are met on each and every project.

2. Client Service
In business for nearly two decades, we have loyal clients who we service and renew annually. Client retention rate is a key factor in succeeding in this role. Strong communication and relationship development skills are a must.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Required – High School Degree or equivalent
Minimum of one year of hands-on field experience or one-year supervisory experience

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS NEEDED
Communicate clearly with a wide range of people including clients, vendors and Crew Members
Able to identify problems and resolve them in a timely and appropriate manner
Must have good time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and demands
Must be able to prioritize and plan work to maximize efficiency
Follow-through on pending items to ensure timely completion
Complete paperwork accurately and timely
Must be adaptable and flexible in dealing with a wide variety of people
Must be able to read and write

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain loading time in the morning to ensure timely departure from the shop
Ensure all necessary paperwork, equipment and materials needed to perform the current job are loaded prior to leaving the shop
Motivate and ensure an efficient workforce to meet or beat budgets for time and materials.
Responsible for quality control to ensure a high-level of service to the client
Maintain a safe working environment for all crew members, clients, and the general public
Responsible for training of Crew Members
Ensure safe and efficient operation of all equipment
Develop and recommend improved work methods and standards
Responsible for timely and accurate paperwork completion and submission
Ensure all tools, equipment and trash is removed from trucks at the end of each day
Responsible for reporting defects with trucks/equipment to Shop Manager
Responsible for reporting to Operations Manager any complaints from clients, citizens or Crew Members
Perform all other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for overseeing Crew Members

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT OF THE POSITION
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, crouch, stoop or kneel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job are dictated by the Indiana Driver’s License requirements.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Typical work week requires 40-50 hours. Position requires additional hours when necessary to complete special projects or to respond to client requests. This role includes traveling within a prescribed market area and includes work outside.

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