Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader

Position Summary

The LM Crew Leader is responsible for performing highly physical tasks on our landscape maintenance team. This position operates a variety of hand and power tools, clean and prepare sites, trim natural environments, dig trenches, clean up debris, and remove waste material. The LM Crew Leader may assist other craft workers and Crew Leaders. This role is nonexempt, with full time hours between Monday – Friday (occasional off hour and weekend work due to seasonal changes and weather).

• Performing landscape, maintenance, and/or construction tasks on outdoor projects and worksites as assigned by management personnel.
• Coordinating with Sales and Management Personnel to determine scope of work and plan equipment and material needs.
• Supervise, train, and motivate 2 to 3 member crews to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Comply and ensure proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed, bring problems to the attention of Colleagues, Management, and/or Human Resources.
• Hands-on work required with team members to complete projects, including loading trucks, hauling materials, and operating landscape equipment and machinery.
• Manage budget and time for each job, including material costs and tracking, accuracy of time sheets for crew members, daily communication of the job status, customer satisfaction, and continuous training of assigned crew members.
• Perform opening and closing duties.
• Participate on the Snow Operations team, including snow plan developments, area management during snow events, and/or snow operator. Snow Operations often requires hours outside of normal schedule.
• Performing other work-related duties as assigned, including but not limited to performing light maintenance on assigned equipment, record keeping of inventory, or maintaining cleanliness of assigned areas.

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver’s license prior to employment.
• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work.
• Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in landscape maintenance work.
• Knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Understand proper equipment and tools safety.
• Prior supervisory experience, including giving written and oral instructions.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Bilingual candidates are a plus!