Landscape Assistant Foreman

Company: Farmscape
Location: Oakland
Posted on: January 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Farmscape is looking for a Landscape Construction Assistant Foreman to help bring beautiful, food-focused, water-wise gardens to life across the Bay Area. This role bridges the gap between crew members and the Foreman, ensuring that work is performed safely, efficiently, and to Farmscape’s high standards of craftsmanship. Our install team works Monday - Friday from 6:00am-2:30pm, and offers great benefits. Location: Oakland, CA Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k) plan with employer matching, FSA & Dependent Care plan, Audiobook reimbursement, Paid vacation. Compensation: $28 - $31/hr Status: Full time, non-exempt About Farmscape: Farmscape designs, installs and maintains beautiful food focused gardens for commercial, community and residential spaces. We are the largest venture of our kind in the country and actively manage 200 gardens across California. Farmscape is committed to creating fair wage jobs and training the next generation of landscape technicians to transform traditional landscapes into water-conscious, vibrant ecosystems. Farmscape is committed to creating fair wage jobs with benefits including health insurance, 401(k) plan with employer matching, FSA & dependent care plan and paid vacation. Job Responsibilities: Lead daily install work on residential and commercial landscape jobs (hardscape, carpentry, planting, drainage, irrigation). Coach and motivate crew members to produce clean, high-quality landscape garden installations. Maintain jobsite pace and workflow, stepping in to direct the crew when the Foreman is off-site. Read and interpret landscape plans, then execute with precision. Build parts lists for irrigation and construction so the crew has what they need. Operate tools and equipment safely, including lasers and heavy equipment as needed. Train and mentor newer crew nenbers in Farmscape best practices. Communicate professionally with clients and route concerns to the Foreman Drive between sites and vendors (valid driver’s license required). Qualifications: 3 years of landscape construction experience Experience leading or mentoring a crew Strong knowledge of irrigation, grading, drainage, hardscape, and carpentry. Comfortable reading plans and building to spec Able to calculate grades, use lasers, and work safely with equipment Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. Clear communicator who takes pride in craftmanship Commitment to Farmscape’s quality, safety, and sustainability standards. Physical Demands: Lift 75lbs Work outdoors in various weather conditions Stand, walk, bend, and perform physical labor for extended periods Fair Chance Statement Farmscape complies with the San Francisco, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). We will not inquire about or consider your criminal history until after a conditional offer has been extended. If a background check reveals a conviction that we believe may be directly related to the duties of this position, we will: Provide a written individualized assessment, Include a copy of the background check, and Give you at least five (5) business days to respond with relevant information or documentation. A past conviction does not automatically disqualify you from employment. We review each case individually and consider time passed, relevance to job duties, and any evidence of rehabilitation. Equal Employment Opportunity Farmscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category. Reasonable Accommodation Notice Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact employment@farmscapegardens.com. Powered by JazzHR Xf7mvaCl8C

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