Landscape Crew Leader

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Join the team at David J. Frank, one of the country's leading green industry companies with a reputation built since 1959. We are currently seeking full-time Landscape Construction, Specialty, Herbicide/Fertilizer, Renovation and Mowing Crew Leaders for our Landscape Maintenance/Construction Departments (LMD/LCD) through our various branch locations. These roles offer the opportunity for personal and professional growth, collaboration with industry experts, and the chance to work on hands-on, outdoor projects. We value sustainability, creativity, and the use of new technology in our work. This is full-time year-round employment, during the winter we do snow removal, training, and complete maintenance projects.

Qualifications

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• Crew Leaders have minimum of one year experience in the production field leading technician crews ensuring client satisfaction with quality outcomes (pro-rated with advanced education)
• Herbicide and Fertilizer Crew Leaders possess and maintain Wisconsin Pesticide Applicators License (Category 3.0).
• Willingness to learn and improve processes
• Commitment to safety
• Strong plant identification skills (annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs) preferred
• Two or four-year degree from an accredited college/university in Horticulture or related field is preferred.
• Bilingual - proficient/fluent in Spanish is a plus.
• Possess and maintain valid non-probationary driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) is required.
• Able to successfully complete a preplacement physical (to include lifting 50 pounds) and drug screen.

Responsibilities

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• Crew Leaders train, develop, manage, review, motivate, and direct a crew of technicians and laborers.
• Mowing Crew Leaders maintain lawns through mowing and trimming.
• Specialty Crew Leaders deliver spring clean-up services, including perennial care and removal of winter protection.
• Herbicide and Fertilizer Crew Leaders apply fertilizer and pesticides as needed.
• Renovation Crew Leaders install new landscapes and landscape renovations such as drainage systems, nightscape systems, seed and sod, retaining walls, and pavers.
• Construction Crew Leaders install various hardscape construction materials and have basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical and other construction skills.
• Shape and prune shrubs, bushes, and trees.
• Perform seeding, sodding, and hydro-mulching tasks.
• Conduct spring and fall cleanups.
• Remove snow and ice during winter.

Compensation

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• Compensation for this position is based on experience
• Weekly pay
• Referral and retention incentives

Benefits

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• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Profit Sharing
• Basic Life and voluntary Life Insurance
• Paid training
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Annual Uniform Allowance

David J. Frank is an Equal Opportunity Employer

##### Experience and License Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (optional)
• Landscape Production Experience
• Landscape Supervisory Experience
• Valid REGULAR driver's license
• WI Category 3.0 Pesticide Applicator License