Landscaping Site Crew Leader - (Direct report in Portage) - Chauffeur’s License REQUIRED

About the role

This is NOT an entry-level position. Candidates must have at least 1 year of verifiable experience as a Landscaping Crew Leader/Foreman. Candidates with MDARD licenses will move to the top of the Candidate list.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a schedule and ensure service expectations are met
• Surface customer problems or concerns and report back to Operations Manager
• Aid in resolving issues with customer service when needed
• Ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with company policies
• Communicate regularly with Operations Manager to ensure client needs and expectations are consistently met or exceeded
• Deliver services as specified on client sites
• Assisting your team in safely and efficiently completed assigned tasks such as: Planting; Watering; Fertilizing; Digging and Raking just to name a few.
• Installation of required materials for landscaping/irrigation/site development
• Strong attention to detail and a Strong work ethic
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Bilingual (Spanish) - preferred
• Experience using hand equipment with mechanized moving blades such as gas-powered shears
• Experience using manual hand tools such as shovels
• Experience using a hand shovel for extended period
• Experience working from elevated heights such as an 8" A-frame ladder
• Experience moving soil, equipment, and materials, digs holes, and plant trees, shrubs and flowers
• Ability to work in extreme conditions – temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit and to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.)
• Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.)
• Ability to work in/or about situations near direct automotive traffic
• Ability to work near or about natural bodies of water
• Ability to work 8+ hours per day with applicable breaks x 5 days/week (some overtime/weekend work required)
• Cookout service execution with Operations Manager
• Oversee day-to-day site operations and delegate work to crew team members
• Provide Operations Manager feedback on crew member(s)
• Work with Operations Manager, helping to develop and train crew members
• Ensure equipment preventative maintenance is performed as needed and equipment is in good working order
• Log equipment usage and maintenance cycles
• Confirming that all employees are operating safely at all times including reviewing potential traffic hazards; performing hard hat checks and safety gear checks; underground alert reviews; other trades hazard review and performing general public safety checks
• Reporting reckless or dangerous activities to job Operations Manager; notify Operations Manager of any accidents and submitting accident reports according to Company policy
• Participate in branch meetings as directed
• Ensuring that all employees are attending the weekly tailgate meeting
• Accurately capture and turn in crew time logs through electronic time capture (ETC)

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License: Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Chauffeur’s Endorsement: A chauffeur’s endorsement or chauffeur’s license is REQUIRED for this role and the PREFERRED candidate already holds one.
• Candidates willing to obtain a Chauffeur’s license, prior to starting work and at their cost will also be considered.
• Previous experience: minimum of 1 year Landscaping Crew Leader is necessary.
• DDOT Medical card: The PREFERRED candidate already holds one. If you do not have a DDOT Medical Card you MUST be able to pass a Medical exam that includes a drug Test (this is a Federal requirement) post-offer and before starting work.
• State of MI (MDARD) Pesticide licenses: The PREFERRED candidate already has MDARD Licenses and is willing to maintain them and potentially add more as the need arises at the Company’s cost.
• Irrigation Experience: The PREFERRED candidate has some experience in Irrigation troubleshooting and repair as well as Spring Start up and Fall Shut down and willing to assist, as needed in these tasks.
• Hardscapes Experience is preferred. If your resume does not show LANDSCAPING CREW LEADER EXPERIENCE; your Application WILL BE REJECTED - make sure your Landscaping experience and Landscaping Crew Leader work experience is on your resume.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Bilingual (Spanish) - preferred
• Experience using hand equipment with mechanized moving blades such as gas-powered shears
• Experience using manual hand tools such as shovels
• Experience using a hand shovel for extended period
• Experience working from elevated heights such as an 8" A-frame ladder
• Experience moving soil, equipment, and materials, digs holes, and plant trees, shrubs and flowers
• Ability to work in extreme conditions – temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit and to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.)
• Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.)
• Ability to work in/or about situations near direct automotive traffic
• Ability to work near or about natural bodies of water
• Ability to work 8+ hours per day with applicable breaks x 5 days/week (some overtime/weekend work required)
• Ability to operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers)
• Able to bend, stop and twist continuously throughout the day and perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes)
• Able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)
• Able to operate company provided vehicles
• Able to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed
• Able to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Red Wing Safety Boot Program
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k savings plan with employer contributions
• 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year
• Potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance

Pay

STARTING PAY RANGE for this role IS $19 - $21 PER HOUR AND COULD INCREASE FROM THERE DEPENDENT UPON PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE AND ANY CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES YOU HOLD.

Schedule

Ability to work 8+ hours per day with applicable breaks x 5 days/week (some overtime/weekend work required).