Landscaping Lead

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CW’s Core Values: Mission Driven, Teamwork Makes Us Stronger, & Everyone Brings Value!

• Schedule: Monday through Friday: 7:00 am through 3:30 pm; nights and weekends as needed
• Location: Newport Naval Station Newport Rhode Island

CW is seeking a hands-on Landscaping Lead who loves the outdoors and enjoys helping others succeed. You’ll work side-by-side with the crew, guiding and training them while doing high-quality landscape work yourself.

• Work alongside team members to complete landscaping tasks such as mowing, trimming, planting, and general grounds maintenance.
• Provide hands-on training and guidance to help team members learn proper techniques and complete work correctly.
• Help organize daily tasks and keep work on track throughout the day.
• Show team members how to safely use tools and equipment and follow safety procedures.
• Check the quality of work and offer support to ensure standards are met.
• Answer questions and assist team members with day-to-day work activities.
• Help keep tools, equipment, and work areas clean, organized, and in good condition.
• Communicate with team members and leadership about progress and any issues that come up.
• Support new employees by helping them learn the job through on-the-job training.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, or a related outdoor work environment.
• Experience using landscaping tools and equipment such as mowers, trimmers, and blowers.
• Basic understanding of basic landscaping practices and equipment use.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid RealID
• Must be able to obtain and maintain government base access.

Bonus If You Have These Skills

* Experience working on a team and supporting daily work activiti...