Landscape Maintenance Team Lead

Landscape Maintenance Team Leader

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Landscape Maintenance Team Leader is an experienced landscaper who is able to work with minimal supervision. The position works as a member of the team and leads, directs, and motivates the crew to complete jobs within specified hours and to exceed the customers’ expectations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes landscape maintenance duties such as but not limited to hedge/shrub trimming, spring clean-ups, fall clean-ups, edging/mulching, pruning, etc.
• Completes the job in the most time-efficient manner meeting the company productivity targets while meeting our quality standards
• Routinely interacts with customers when working at job sites by answering questions, responding to customer requests, and ensuring the customer’s satisfaction throughout the project
• Completes all details in electronic logs for each day’s work
• Communicates well with all crew members, supervisor, and customers
• Maintains a clean and safe job site at all times
• Ensures that all equipment safety and maintenance procedures are followed and notifies management of needed repairs
• Briefs supervisor and makes recommendations on job status or customer concerns
• Operates a variety of mechanical equipment including but not limited to chainsaws, hedge clippers, blowers, line trimmers, etc.
• Safely operates vehicles such as truck and trailer combinations
• Snow removal and ice management during the winter months

KNOWLEDGE and EXPERIENCE

• This position requires FIVE years experience in the landscaping field
• Experience as a foreman is preferred, however a very experienced installer/laborer wishing to make the transition from crew person to foreman will be considered
• Strong oral and written communication skills, time management, job planning skills, problem solving skills and mechanical aptitude are a must
• Snow plowing experience is a plus
• Valid & Clean Drivers License is REQUIRED, CDL is a plus

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 22 years of age (Insurance Requirements)
• Positive attitude with appreciation and excitement towards the industry
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and under seasonal pressure
• Absolute essential ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Clean and professional appearance
• Punctual and dependable
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Must have a valid driver’s license with clean DMVR and current auto insurance coverage
• Must have an operating smart phone with data
• Willing to work in a drug free workplace

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

* Typical spring through fall schedule: Monday-Friday Start Time 7:00am until route / scheduled project is completed or about 8-12 hours per day

Saturday’s as required

• 24 hour availability during winter months for snow and ice control
• Paid weekly and direct deposit is required
• We have weekly meetings to ensure effective communication within our company and discussions on safety are a top priority
• Employees are considered an asset to our company and we prefer to promote within!

This is a seasonal full time hourly position with great pay and year round potential to the right candidate

BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Excellent Wages
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Bonuses
• Employee Discounts
• Opportunities for advancement

We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free work place.

Starting at $20.00 PER HOUR