Carpentry Foreman

Location: Waterloo

Ground Builders is a premier landscaping company dedicated to redefining outdoor living. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service. We have a dedicated ten-year game plan to become a regional leader in the landscaping industry by building a scalable model with streamlined processes focused on enhancing our customers' experience.

We are seeking an experienced Carpenter / Carpentry Foreman to join our team! In this role, you would lead a crew on the installation of decks, pergolas, gazebos, and more. The ideal candidate will have the desire to live out our values of:
Excellence, Positivity, Integrity, and Collaboration.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• CUSTOMER INTERACTION: Greet customer and answer questions regarding construction project installation process. Provide regular updates on timeline and completion.
• LEAD PROJECT INSTALLATION: Oversee carpentry / construction crew on install by following plans / specs provided by Project Manager. Coordinate the delivery of materials to keep project moving, and to finish on time. Troubleshoot and resolve problems as they arise. Coordinate for additional help if needed. Ensure company vehicle is maintained and stocked with materials.
• SAFETY OVERSIGHT: Maintain a safe, productive and tidy work site at all times. Comply with safety protocol and ensure crew is following as well.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITY

• KNOWLEDGE: Minimum five (5) years of experience in Carpentry as a Carpentry Foreman, Carpenter, Construction Carpenter, Deck Builder, or similar role.
• SKILLS:
  Excellent customer service skills. Ability to operate power tools safely, and drive a truck and trailer. Must comply with safety protocol including hearing, eye, and respiratory protection.
• ABILITY: This role is onsite and requires reporting to our office in Waterloo, NE. Schedule is predominantly Monday-Friday 7am-5pm, with occasional Saturdays. A valid driver's license and ability to pass a felony/misdemeanor background and driving (Motor Vehicle Record) check. Must be available / on call for snow clearing in the winter.

We are a growing and ambitious company that works to care for our employees with an ambitious benefits program: $50k employer-paid life insurance, retirement plan with match up to 3%, health insurance, paid holidays, 2 weeks (80 hours) paid time off (after 6 months), and a paid week off between Christmas and New Years. Additionally, we provide winter work hours. If you are seeking a chance to grow in a new environment, apply today to learn more!