Landscape Installation Foreman

Orchard Keepers, Inc, (orchardkeepers.com) est 2004, is an Ecologically based landscape company focused on the care of home orchards, edible landscapes, and native/drought tolerant gardens. We also install all manner of landscape components consisting of hardscape, garden structures, irrigations systems, veggie beds, plants and more. We are based in Santa Cruz CA, providing services locally and in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.

Tasks on the install crew vary day to day, season to season. We are involved in every aspect of landscape construction, from irrigation systems to patios, plantings to raised bed construction. WE WORK HARD and expect a strong commitment to work ethic and attendance. We put a strong emphasis on performing quality work, having good communication with both staff and clients, and enjoyment of coming to work every day!

Orchard Keepers (orchardkeepers.com) is looking to hire a foreman or foreperson to lead one of our crews with the Install team. The installation or construction team provides design and installation services including irrigation, planting, carpentry, and hardscaping for projects ranging in size from one day to multiple months. Please check out our website to see photos of 6 completed projects.

Under the supervision of the General Manager, the install foreman will oversee the daily operations of a crew of 2-5 people while working with the project manager as well. This person should be experienced with managing crews, and at least 2 of the following trades: irrigation, horticulture, carpentry, masonry, outdoor lighting, and drainage. This is a full-time, hourly position with benefits. Two positions are available.

Orchard Keepers is an equal opportunity employer.

Tasks include

• Daily load up of tools and materials for the job
• Instructing crew on the ‘how-to’s’ and keeping them on task. Ensure our quality standards are always met by instructing the crew on how to efficiently meet those
• Creating and maintaining cr...