JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Field Supervisor
Dept: Maintenance and/or Construction
Rate: TBD
Status: Exempt
Supervises: Foreman, Laborers, Drivers
Reports to:
Approved by: HR
Effective Date: 1/12/15
Job Summary: Under limited supervision, the Field Supervisor directs the work of field and
snow production crews to ensure that jobs are completed efficiently and on budget and in
accordance to CWL standards. Acts as a first level liaison to clients and vendors to ensure job
satisfaction and to advance company-wide goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be
assigned.
Supervise production crews
Communicate, support, and advance CWL mission and vision to staff and clients.
Dispatch and receive crews in person each day to coordinate daily work assignments.
Work with internal partners to train crews on proper safety procedures, equipment usage, and
proper landscape techniques; reinforce all instruction through consistent application of learned
activities.
Follow CWL policy in all matters related to policy and procedures including but not limited to
staff discipline, payroll, and safety.
Support administrative departments in areas of recruitment, staffing, billing and payroll.
Records and enters employee time and resolves pay discrepancies.
Keep abreast of trends and professional developments in the field and pursue and advance
development opportunities for self and others.
Project Management
Supervise jobs in a manner consistent with CWL mission and goals.
Collaborate with project manager, foremen, contractors and other relevant figures to devise
plans for efficiently completing work.
Review production reports to keep jobs on budget and communicate changes in production
schedules in a timely manner.
Keep self and others abreast of issues and challenges that may impact scheduling and/or
profitability of jobs; resolves production-related issues as needed.
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Travels to and inspects work sites before and after production and warranty period to ensure
crew productivity, safety and work quality are performed in accordance to standards.
Work with purchasing, yard and shop staff to ensure material and equipment is available when
needed.
Assist in contract bidding process, working with internal partners to provide accurate and
realistic bids.
Perform project completion review with key foremen, project managers and other relevant
parties to discuss successes and failures of job.
Recognize opportunities for improvement, encouraging feedback from foremen and crews and
developing solutions that align with CWL approach.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to foster strong relationships with new and existing clients and to collaborate effectively
with vendors and internal customers;
Skill and ability to manage multiple priorities and responsibilities with an ability to effectively
manage time and work for self and others;
Firm knowledge of landscape business operations, budgeting, proposal bidding and
accounting/billing processes;
Advanced knowledge of landscape principles, horticulture practices and extensive plant
knowledge;
Ability to keep to production schedules and budgets;
Flexibility to work varied hours/days to oversee job operations;
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing; Spanish proficiency
desired.
Demonstrated skill in using basic landscaping equipment, commercial grade mowers, and
operating a heavy dump truck with a tow behind trailer.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred with minimum 2 years previous landscape
production and crew management experience is fully qualifying;
Experience with MS Office applications (Excel, Word,) and landscape management software
(mJobtime); Class “C” Driver’s License within 30 days of hire.
Physical Requirements
Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary, including heavy machinery.
Ability to move or handle merchandise generally weighing 0-50 pounds. Heavy lifting may be
required.
Exposure to pesticides and other hazardous materials.
Outside work with regular exposure to outside weather conditions.
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