Drab to Fab is a modern, eco-friendly landscape design & construction contractor serving San Diego County. We have completed over 200 projects since our founding in August 2020. We are looking to continue our rapid growth with key hires that can grow alongside the company. The Landscape Construction Foreman will be an integral component of our growth plan for 2023.

This is a full-time salaried, exempt position with annual compensation between $65,000 - $90,000 annual compensation with yearly bonus structure.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in landscape construction
• Social security number
• Driver's license or reliable transportation
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and procedures, codes and standards of conduct, ethics, attendance, and professional appearance
• The above essential duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as determined by the Company in its sole discretion.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working directly with the Landscape Project Manager to oversee landscape construction
• Scheduling and oversight of field crews
• Communication with the Landscape Project manager about project costs and construction schedules
• Oversight of landscape installation crews to ensure technical correctness and adherence to design intent
• Communicating with Landscape Project Manager and landscape construction field crews
• The above essential duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as determined by the Company in its sole discretion.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Complete knowledge of landscape installation methods
• Complete knowledge of drip and conventional spray irrigation
• Timer and valve wiring and programming for all major brand of irrigation products
• Drainage including erosion control
• Ability to operate a skid steer, mini- excavator and reach fork.
• Proper tree and plant care, knowledge soil types and amendments
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Clean DMV record – ability to drive company truck when needed
• Experience running a crew
• Physically able to work along-side crew members
• Bilingual- English/Spanish preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work to be performed mostly outdoors on various sites throughout San Diego County. Environment can be hot. Applicants must be in good physical condition and able to perform physical operations requiring but not limited to sitting, standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, lifting, and carrying of tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. Workplace is non-smoking and drug-free.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

After phone screening and in-person interview(s), successful candidates will be invited to participate in a mandatory, paid working interview. Candidate must be able to pass pre-employment testing, criminal and civil background investigations, employment verifications and physical/drug screens. We do not screen for cannabis/marijuana.

BENEFITS (ELIGIBILITY BEGINS AT 60 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT): After 60-days probationary employment period, you will be eligible to join our team as a full-time employee (minimum 32 hours/week) with benefits that include:

• Medical insurance (company pays 75%) with optional employee-paid dental insurance
• Paid time off (80 hours/year accrued on a monthly basis)
• 401K with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for Cuyamaca College Ornamental Horticulture program (including all fees, books, and parking)