Landscape Crew Leader
The Davey Tree Expert Company · Biloxi, MS · 2 wk ago
Manufacturing$20–$22/hrFull-time
Position Overview
Invest in your future. Join one of the largest Employee-Owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.
What We Offer
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Hourly pay between $20.00 - $22.00 based on experience
- Opportunities for advancement
- All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
- Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
- Group Health Plan
- Employee referral bonus program
- Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
- Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
- Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
- Charitable matching gift program
What You'll Do
Directs crew members and equipment and plans and executes assigned work or tasks by performing the following duties:
- Cultivate your green career with us!
- Enhance the appearance and value of properties through direction of your crew in the execution of daily grounds and turf maintenance.
- Properly plant, trim, mow, weed, mulch, fertilize and so much more.
- Learn to diagnose insect, disease, and cultural/environmental turf and shrub conditions.
- Maintain open communication with management and clients to provide feedback on landscape needs.
- Drive, use, maintain and properly operate landscape equipment.
What We're Looking For
- Love of the outdoors
- Required: demonstrated experience corrdinating and leading a landscape crew
- PREFERRED: background in Horticulture or Landscaping
- PREFERRED: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID knowledge
- Must have strong communication skills with high attention to detail
- Must work well with others and have a positive attitude
- Ability to complete the Davey landscape career development books upon hire
- Ability to complete the Davey first aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire