Crew Leader - FT

The Crew Leader is responsible for directly supervising a crew on the job site, ensuring safe and efficient work while delivering quality jobs on time. This role develops and trains crew members, plans, assigns and directs work, manages material and equipment, and resolves customer issues. The position reports directly to the Operations Manager.

El líder de grupo es responsable de supervisar directamente a su equipo en el lugar de trabajo, garantizando que el trabajo sea seguro y eficiente mientras se entregan trabajos de calidad a tiempo. Este puesto desarrolla y capacita a los miembros del equipo, planifica, asigna y dirige el trabajo, administra el material y el equipo, y resuelve los problemas de los clientes. Reporta directamente al Administrador de Operaciones.

Responsibilities

• Work with management to create schedules and follow job specifications, including materials and timelines.
• Organize, supervise, lead and train employees to complete projects within established guidelines and timeframes.
• Ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled in line with proper horticultural practices.
• Comply with the equipment preventative maintenance program.
• Inspect each job site weekly and maintain punch lists provided by the manager while on site.
• Identify ways to improve work processes, efficiency, and quality.
• Communicate with onsite clients as outlined in the communication plan.
• Respond properly to client requests and follow up to ensure needs are met.
• Keep the manager aware of all client concerns and communications on the job site.
• Maintain safe working conditions on the job site at all times; follow and implement all company safety guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English; bilingual in Spanish highly preferred.
• Ability to train others and exercise leadership skills.
• Demonstrates dependability; consistently at work and on time, responds to management direction and commits to required hours that may vary based on weather/season.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve conflict while keeping emotions under control.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct a team efficiently.
• Aptitude to identify and act on opportunities that support team efforts.
• Can safely operate and maintain all equipment used for landscape maintenance.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of two years of professional landscape maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current State Technician and/or Applicator license preferred but not required.
• General knowledge of irrigation systems.
• General knowledge of horticultural and maintenance practices.

License & Certifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Upon offer, employees may be required to pass a pre‑employment drug screen, background check and/or motor‑vehicle record check.
• Company participates in the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service e‑Verify program.

Environmental Considerations

The work is performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (hot, cold, humid, turbulent). It involves high noise levels, proximity to moving mechanical parts, exposure to hazardous materials (gasoline, oil, grease, herbicides, pesticides, and other horticultural chemicals), irregular terrain, heights, irritating plants, insects, and animals such as dogs. The role may require long (8‑10 hour) days, overtime, and work on holidays or weekends during emergencies.

Physical Requirements

• Ability and stamina to perform tasks for at least 8 hours per day.
• Understanding and demonstration of proper safety procedures, compliance with OSHA regulations, and ability to respond promptly to emergencies.
• Maintain attention and concentration for extended periods.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to enter and exit a vehicle multiple times per day.
• Physical activities include:
  • Rarely: crawling, climbing poles, ladders.
  • Occasionally: sitting, looking at distance, climbing stairs, lifting 10‑50 lb.
  • Frequently: tactile sensing, clear speaking, climbing in/out of truck, reading, hearing, depth perception, pushing, pulling, balancing, lifting up to 50 lb.
  • Continuously: walking, standing, manual dexterity, squatting, kneeling, bending, turning, grasping, seeing, reaching, color vision, lifting up to 10 lb.