Fine Gardening Crew Leader

FINE GARDENING CREW LEADER

The Fine Gardening Crew Leader is a leadership position within the landscape maintenance division, where you'll be responsible for leading a team while maintaining and nourishing luxury residential landscapes. As a Fine Gardening Crew Leader, you'll grow and train assistant Fine Gardeners to perform all tasks associated with maintaining landscapes, gardens, turf, and seasonal color displays. This position allows for future growth while providing a foundation of professional development and managerial experience. You'll work in the fresh air, surrounded by exceptional gardens, while growing yourself and others.

Reports to: The Fine Gardening Crew Leader reports directly to their Landscape Maintenance Field Supervisor or Production Manager

Benefits: You'll have the ability to build a career among an elite team of the highest caliber of specialists in the landscape industry. This career path offers potential for growth with access to exclusive leadership and professional development training.

• Eligible for health, dental, and vision insurance after initial period of employment.
• Eligible for a retirement account with up to a 4% company match after initial period of employment.
• Bonus system eligibility based on quarterly company performance.
• Holiday pay for all employees after 60 days of employment.
• 5 day work week with occasional Saturdays during peak season. We pay overtime for anything over 40 hours.
• Vacation pay eligible after initial period.
• Access to our leadership and professional development course: Discovery Squad by Potential Mine. A twelve month course valued at over $2300 provided for free exclusively to High Prairie team members.

Skill set and Educational Requirements: The Fine Gardening Crew Leader must possess the following skill set and educational background:

A. Minimum of two years of experience in landscape maintenance or fine gardening.

B. Have an associate’s degree (preferably in the Green Industry) or five years of professional experience.

C. Able to supervise and train a team of gardening assistants.

F. Possess a valid driver’s license and must be insurable on company’s insurance policy.

G. Have a clean criminal record.

H. Legal documentation to verify employment eligibility.

I. Physically able to handle the work load of a Fine Gardening Crew Leader or Assistant.

K. Able to lift 50 pounds without assistance with full range of mobility in upper and lower body.

L. Proficient in both oral and written communication.

M. Able to learn and use company software and new technology.

P. Able to represent the company in a courteous and professional manner.

Responsibilities:

A. Continually informs and updates immediate supervisor as to progress on accounts (or lack thereof).

B. Continually coordinates with company Fine Gardening Assistant(s) to perform the fine gardening tasks for each account with the goal of meeting or exceeding quality standards, safety standards, and budgeted hours/materials.

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

E. Ensures all workers’ compensation insurance claims or injury accidents are properly documented and reported immediately.

K. Interfaces with Fine Gardening Account Manager to ensure timely and accurate delivery of job scope and materials.

M. Ensures that all equipment is operated in a safe and proper manner.

N. Ensures that all equipment is maintained properly and preventatively maintained (PMd) daily.

O. Evaluates equipment utilization and recommends future purchases to Supervisor.

Q. Thoroughly understands and complies with company policies, procedures, and SOPs.

S. Assists in the development and implementation of the production part of company’s training goals.

T. Evaluates performance of Fine Gardening Assistants.

U. Submits all job field daily reports and provides all receipts, expense reports, and delivery tickets daily,

Success factors:

A. Is a high-energy individual capable of supervising one to four Fine Gardening Assistants.

B. Is organized in all areas (personal office space, field operations, company yard space, job sites, etc.).

C. Leads by example.

D. Presents himself or herself in a professional manner.

E. Initiates action when needed.

G. Requires minimal supervision.

Potential career path for next five positions:

A. Fine Gardening Garden Manager

B. Fine Gardening Field Supervisor

C. Landscape Maintenance Account Manager.

D. Landscape Maintenance Production Manager.

E. General Manager.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 - $21.19 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Overtime
• Year round work

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Kansas City, KS 66111 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21