What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Crew Leader position at Yardnique?
The primary purpose of the Maintenance Crew Leader is to perform landscape maintenance tasks in a safe manner supervision, while meeting or exceeding company quality, production and customer service standards, in accordance with Yard-Nique's high quality and customer service standards.
Responsibilities:
Perform assigned property maintenance contract requirements in a timely manner, according to maintenance production expectations, customer service standards, and managerial direction on a daily basis, with minimal supervision.
Promote a safe work environment; always understand and model company safety policies (PPE) and procedures and report any accidents and/or unsafe conditions to management immediately.
Supervise the proper and safe operation of crew truck and trailer, hand tools, and maintenance equipment including ride-on, walk-behind and push mowers, edgers, trimmers, pruning tools, blowers, thatchers, over seeders, etc. Ensure all equipment is secured at all times.
Perform basic level preventative maintenance on equipment such as checking fluid levels, oil changes, tire pressure, blades, etc. to ensure safe operation.
Ensure that assigned crews mow, edge, weed, water and prune properties, including hardscapes and beds, appropriately and according to schedule
Report any damaged or missing trees or plant material; communicate additional needs from detail crews as appropriate.
Ensure fertilizers and pest control techniques are completed properly and timely, as appropriate.
Complete and process all necessary job paperwork, including Equipment Inventory Forms, Safety Sheets and employee Time Sheets.
Work all assigned hours; confirm that assigned crew time worked is accurate according to time reporting procedures. Report any discrepancies to Account Manager.
Interact with Account Managers, subcontractors, customers and Crew Members in a professional and courteous manner and demonstrate appropriate dress and conduct expectations at all times.
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE
1- 2 years’ months experience performing landscaping or related tasks
High School Diploma or GED required
Experience supervising and coaching teams of 3 or more in using landscape maintenance tools and techniques
Experience maintaining and enforcing safety policies and procedures (PPE)
Ability to handle the workload and physical demands of the job
Interact and communicate effectively with others in a professional and courteous manner
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subjected to strenuous work in adverse weather conditions, as well as exposure to dirt, water, chemicals, noise, etc.
Physical Demands: The duties of this job require:
Using upper and lower body to work in various positions including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, squatting, and walking for extended periods of time
Reaching over head with hands and arm to hold, climb or balance
Using hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
Lifting, pulling and pushing materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
Travel:
Crew members travel from main operations building to job sites in company truck and back on a daily basis.
EEO Statement: Yardnique provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
