Mowing Crew Leader

About us

Bright Grove Landscaping is a small business in Knoxville, TN. We are customer-centric, professional, rewarding and aim to find people who are passionate about landscaping, design and customer service. We hire people who are eager to learn and grow in their field and see this as a career and not simply a job. We're growing every day in Bright Grove. From signing desirable business accounts, adding brand new equipment, and investing in more trucks and machinery, our goal is to become the most powerful landscaping provider in Knoxville and the surrounding areas and continue to build the best landscaping equipment in our area. Joining Bright Grove means working with state-of-the-art equipment to create high-quality landscapes, all while working with a great team.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office environment
• Growth opportunities
• On-the-job training
• Safe working environment
• Lively atmosphere
• Regular social events
• Relaxed atmosphere

Description

The Crew Leader must be fully familiar with all aspects of Landscape Maintenance to include cleaning, mowing, mulching, pruning, trimming, edging, weed removal, bed maintenance, fertilization, etc.; operate all equipment, order the correct materials; and interact with customers, subcontractors and suppliers. He requires minimal supervision and performs all functions safely and while leading a team of two to six employees. The team leader must also attend to and complete all work-related paperwork and administrative requirements while creating and maintaining a professional work environment.

Duties

The Crew Leader, who is a WORK FOREMAN, must possess the following skill set:

A. Possess a valid driver's license and must be insurable on the company's insurance policy.

B. Have a clean criminal record.

C. Legal documentation to verify eligibility for employment.

D. Physically able to handle the workload of a Maintenance Leader and/or Laborer.

E. Have a full range of motion in the upper and lower body.

F. Able to lift 50 pounds without assistance.

G. Bilingual in Spanish and English in oral and written form.

H. Able to interact with clients in a professional and courteous manner on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

A. They have a minimum of two years of experience in landscape maintenance.

B. Thoroughly understand all aspects of landscape maintenance as described above.

C. Able to operate the company truck and all maintenance equipment safely and effectively.

D. Able to perform all daily preventive maintenance (PM) on the company's equipment.

E. Able to ask for materials.

F. You have the leadership and behavioral skills to effectively manage and direct a crew of two to four people.

G. Meets or exceeds the company's production standards for landscape maintenance.

H. Ensures that jobs stay on schedule and on budget.

I. Ensures that all safety procedures are followed and reports any unsafe conditions to supervisors.

J. It ensures that all workers' compensation insurance claims are properly documented and reported promptly.

K. Ensures that all accidents are properly documented and reported promptly.

L. Looks for extras and converts them to change orders when appropriate.

M. Ensures that all change orders are processed correctly.

N. Interacts with subcontractors to ensure timely and accurate completion of their project phase.

O. Interact with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of work materials.

P. Ensures that the company's production standards are met.

Q. Keep a clean crew truck at all times.

R. Able to complete and process all necessary work paperwork, purchase orders and timesheets, etc.

S. Able to interact with customers in a professional and competent manner.

T. Able to train crew as a team and maintain a high level of morale.

U. Ensures that labor cost reports are properly analyzed.

V. Thoroughly understands and complies with the company's policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.

W. Able to work with minimal supervision from the Maintenance Manager/Supervisor, but knows when to call for help.

X. You are certified in CPR and First Aid.

Y. Continuing education requirement: minimum of 10 hours per year.

Success factors

A. They are a high-energy, self-motivated WORK FOREMAN capable of supervising two to four crew members.

B. It is organized into all areas (personal office space, field operations, crew truck, job sites, etc.).

C. Lead by example.

D. It is presented in a professional manner.

E. Initiate action when necessary.

F. Anticipates problems and plans ahead for necessary materials, equipment, and assistance.

G. Requires minimal supervision.

H. Informs the Maintenance Manager/Supervisor when help is needed.

Hidden job description

A. What does this person need to enjoy doing to succeed in this job?

(1) Create wealth for the company and value for customers.

(2) Coach and coach a team of two to four people.

(3) Work with an internal company team.

(4) Creating order out of chaos.

B. What personal qualities are necessary for this job?

(1) Positive attitude and disposition.

(2) Enjoy challenges and problem-solving.

(3) Lead by example.

(4) Consistent behavior.

(5) Customer service oriented.

(6) Strong work ethic.

(7) Persistent and persevering.

(8) Own initiative.

C. What kind of behavior will be adapted to this job?

(1) Energetic.

(2) Goal-oriented.

(3) Inquisitorial.

(4) Organized.

(5) Action-oriented.

(6) Multitasking.

D. Who has failed in this work before and why?

(1) Numerous failures.

E. Who has been successful in this work before and why?

(1) Numerous successes.

F. Who are the difficult people with whom this individual will have to communicate?

(1) Almost everyone: GM, Maintenance Manager/Supervisor, demanding customers, crew members, etc.

G. Are there any unusual circumstances in this organization that the person has to deal with?

(1) Bad economy.

(2) Undeveloped systems for estimating, scheduling, tracking and calculating labor costs.

(3) Lack of skilled workers.

H. What are the hardest working conditions?

(1) Must be entrepreneurial.

(2) Lack of qualified crew members available on the market.

I. What kind of work should a person thrive in order to be happy doing this particular job?

(1) He enjoys directing the show and organizing it.

(2) He likes to organize and control chaos.

(3) He enjoys coaching and building a team of professionals.

(4) Responds well to difficult and complex challenges.

J. If you had to describe the person who could best fill this position, how would you do it?

(1) You have to love the chaos of having two to four crew members.

(2) You have to love coaching and building a team of professionals.

(3) You have to love being part of a team of professionals and building a company that is respected in the community.

Individual profile

A. An entrepreneur.

B. Orientation to action and results.

C. Excels at training and building a team.

D. Excels at leading and managing a team.

E. A multitasker.

F. Prone to act rather than analyze.

Professional attitude

A. Customer service oriented.

B. He enjoys training and building a team of professionals.

C. Shows a positive and "yes we can" behavior.

D. Encourages, helps and supports other staff members.

E. Requires minimal supervision.

F. Wants to grow professionally and seeks to improve personal skill set.

G. Look for other professionals to network with.

H. He is punctual and energetic.

I. Accepts and appreciates correctional input/comments from other staff members.

J. He enjoys working and contributing to a team.

K. Maintains high professional standards of neatness, discipline, self-control, and organization.

L. He is not moody, belligerent, narcissistic, lonely, vindictive, petty, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 55 per week

Benefits:

• Opportunities for advancement
• Professional development assistance
• Safety equipment provided

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Extended hours
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed
• Year round work

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $25