Landscaping Foreman

Enhancement Supervisor – Full-Time Position
Location: Northeast Ohio (Geauga County & Chagrin Valley)
Full-Time with Overtime Opportunities
Competitive Pay Based on Experience
Carmel Landscapes, a leading landscape contractor in Geauga County and the Chagrin Valley area, is seeking a hands-on Enhancement Supervisor to lead and manage enhancement crews. This role requires a strong leader with extensive landscaping experience in planting, pruning, landscape installations, and site enhancements. If you excel in team leadership, project oversight, and client interaction, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications
A successful candidate will have a proven track record in landscape enhancement and team leadership, with the ability to oversee projects from planning to execution.
 Leadership & Industry Expertise:

• Supervisory experience in landscape enhancement, maintenance, or installation
• Ability to train, mentor, and manage crews to maintain efficiency and quality
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make decisions in the field
• Effective verbal and written communication with clients and management

Technical & Operational Knowledge:

• Proficiency in truck and trailer navigation
• Operation of landscape equipment, including:
  • Bed Edgers, Disc Edgers, Line Trimmers, Hedge Trimmers, Shears, Pruners
  • Blowers, Backpack Sprayers, Skid Steers, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Hand Trucks
• Expertise in proper planting and pruning techniques (ANSI A300 pruning standards)
• Weed and plant identification (Annual planting knowledge a plus)
• Ability to identify and diagnose plant diseases and pests (Chemical knowledge a plus)
• Ability to read and interpret landscape drawings and site plans
• Experience with chemical applications and accurate measurement of materials

Additional Skills & Requirements:

• Ability to delegate tasks and set job priorities
• Must be physically fit and able to lift 51 lbs
• Proactive and detail-oriented approach to job execution
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities & Expectations
Team Leadership & Project Supervision:

• Direct and manage enhancement crews on residential and commercial landscaping projects
• Ensure projects are executed efficiently, safely, and with high-quality standards
• Oversee mulching, edging, planting, pruning, and weed management
• Assign tasks, train team members, and enforce safety protocols
• Ensure the proper execution of planting and pruning techniques throughout the season

Site Maintenance & Quality Control:

• Supervise the application of fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides
• Manage minor grading, final site preparation, and enhancement installations
• Conduct tool and equipment maintenance to minimize downtime
• Proactively identify and resolve on-site challenges to maintain smooth operations
• Maintain clear communication with clients and management to ensure satisfaction

?? Additional Responsibilities:

• Lead by example, working alongside teams when necessary
• Oversee multiple job sites and ensure timely project completion
• Drive to larger job sites as required

Preferred Experience & Certifications
5+ years of experience in landscape enhancement, installation, or horticulture
Supervisory or management experience in landscaping preferred
NALP certifications or equivalent credentials a plus
Experience in landscape maintenance, softscaping, and hardscaping is a bonus


Qualified Candidates my apply at https://carmellandscapes.com/Careers