Landscape Installation Crew Leader
Position Description
Job Type: full time
Division: installation
Hours: 6:00-4:00 M-F
Wage: $20-25/hour
Benefits: paid time off, vacation/holidays, IRA, profit sharing, clothing allowance, no weekend work
Skills and qualifications expected:
*valid driver’s license
*clean driving record for the last three years
*previous experience in landscape installation or construction
*knowledge and experience in the operation of power tools and construction equipment, specifically: skidsteer, mini excavator, tractor/implements, work trucks and trailers, stone saw, laser level, tiller
*ability to apply safety and ethical practice principals and act appropriately at all times and efficiently manage a 2-4 man crew
*strong customer service focus with desire to please our clients
*possess own dependable transportation to and from work
*be able to pass a drug test
*must be organized, efficient and dedicated to a systematic and documented work environment to ensure total client satisfaction
*support company image and brand
Nature of work:
*the landscape installation crew leader is responsible for overseeing all landscape installation projects constructed by Second Nature
*skilled landscape tasks include: excavation and grading, installation of plant material and sod, construction of concrete paver and natural stone retaining walls, patios, and firepits, drainage system installation, low voltage landscape lighting installation, water feature installation
*ability to interpret and fulfill landscape plans and proposals
*safely maneuver trucks, trailers and associated equipment
*ensure high quality presentation of the customer’s landscape
*be on an on-call basis during winter months for snow removal services
*provide updates/status at weekly team meetings
*acquaint new employees with team policies, procedures,
training and orientation
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Landscape Maintenance Tech
Job Title: Landscape Maintenance Tech
Division: Maintenance
Hours: 6:00-4:00 M-F
Wage: Base: $14.00/hour – Negotiable with experience
Skills and abilities expected:
- valid driver license
- clean driving record for the last three years
- proof of commercial insurability
- knowledge of common plant material is a plus
- possess a general understanding of plant health care
- ability to read, understand and follow safety rules and instructions, specific oral and English written communications
- knowledge and experience in the operation of power equipment specifically: hedge trimmers handheld and backpack blowers, hedge shears, pruners, shred’n vacs, rakes, shovels, pitch forks and/or chain saws
- ability to apply safety and ethical practice principals and act appropriately at all times
- strong customer service focus with desire to serve and please our clients
- possess own transportation to and from work
- be able to pass a drug test
- must be organized, efficient and dedicated to a systematic and documented work environment to ensure total client satisfaction
Nature of work:
- landscape maintenance tech is responsible for assisting the landscape maintenance account manager
- perform skilled labor tasks which include, but are not limited to: trimming of plant material, proper pruning of plant material, hand pulling weeds, removing debris/clippings/leaves from landscape beds and lawns
- assumes responsibility for the maintenance of equipment such as truck, trailer, all associated handheld power equipment, rakes, tools, trash cans, shovels, saws and pruners
- keep and maintain all associated records and paperwork as directed by account manager
- ensure high quality presentation of the customer’s landscape
- operate equipment with due regard to personal safety, co-worker safety and all others
- perform other related field work as required
- assist other divisions of the company during non-maintenance times