You can work anywhere.
So why work at Weller Brothers?
We believe that we are the best employer in the Midwest. We take care of our people, and that goes beyond boasting “competitive wages and team culture” (although, we certainly provide those things, too!)
Whether you’re a new high school grad looking for a career in the construction industry, a landscape architect with years of experience, or — like some of our employees — an adult seeking a totally new career path, we believe that
you can be somebody here.
Job Summary
The primary responsibility of the maintenance foreman is to maintain the lawn health and maintenance of our clients through services including but not limited to mowing, trimming, edging, and fertilization.This position will perform a variety of tasks in relation to lawn health that improve the functional and/or aesthetic value of the property. All Weller Brothers team members are expected to provide excellent client service by assisting clients promptly and courteously, answer questions and provide information as needed. A maintenance foreman will perform and ensure all team members are executing all job responsibilities in a safe, timely and efficient manner.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and competency satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job.
- Oversee day-to-day crew tasks including but not limited to lawn mowing, power raking, landscape bed maintenance, spring and fall cleanups, fall leaf removal, and other lawn and landscape maintenance tasks.
- Oversee your maintenance crew, making sure they are on track and being productive
- Communicate with clients in a professional manner. Use knowledge of turfgrass and landscape industry to inform and educate clients.
- Able to use outdoor maintenance and power equipment, a variety of hand tools, and legally operate a motor vehicle.
- Willingness to work as part of a team or alone, in all weather conditions.
- Ability to perform moderately heavy physical labor on a daily basis.
- Assess what needs to be done on the routed sites each day. Set goals for your crew each day. Hold crew accountable for their productivity. Keep production manager/account manager informed regarding crew member productivity and efficiency.
- Acknowledge and solve personnel issues among crew members
- Timely input of hours on LMN software to ensure accurate payroll processing.
- Follow uniform policy and all policies as specified in the Team Member Handbook. Hold crew members accountable for following policies.
- Hold crew members accountable for being on time to work, and doing their respective duties.
- Hold crew members accountable for the way they treat company property.
- Mandate a ½ hour lunch and (2) ten-minute breaks when time allows.
- Commit the hours necessary to make sure the job is done to satisfaction.
- Maintain a clean appearance and conform to the Weller Brothers dress code.
- Make decisions that are in the best interest of the company.
- Assist in maintaining all Weller Brothers equipment.
- Assist with Snow Removal in the Winter Season.
- Other duties as needed to help drive and fulfill the Weller Brothers Mission.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Strong communication skills.
- Superior work ethic.
- Manage and train new team members.
- Timely input of hours on LMN software to ensure accurate payroll processing.
- Detail-oriented, with considerable attention to order and cleanliness.
- Hold team members accountable for being to work on time and doing their respective duties
- Hold team members accountable for proper care of company-issued tools and equipment
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Strong attention to detail
Education/Experience
- Minimum of two years of professional lawn care experience
- Minimum of two years of leadership experience
- Must be 18 years or older
- High school diploma/GED
- A valid driver's license and a clean driving record is required
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Team members must be able to perform the following tasks during a typical 8+hour day.
X HEAVY WORK: Lifting up to 100#; frequent lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 80#.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time non-exempt position. Specific schedules will be determined based on weather and general needs of the business.
Compensation And Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
- 401K with Company Match Up to 4%
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Cell Phone Reimbursement
- Year Round Employment
- Ample Overtime During the Summer Work Season
Disclaimer: The specific statements shown in each section of this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. The company recognized that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable him/her to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
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