What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Crew Leader position at Lawson Tree Service LLC?
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Crew Leader to oversee our landscaping and tree service grounds-crew teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in landscape maintenance, lawn care, and tree care, with the ability to supervise and motivate team members effectively. This role is crucial in ensuring that all projects are completed to the highest standards while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.
Duties
- Supervise and lead a team of grounds-keeping staff in various landscaping tasks.
- Plan and execute landscape maintenance activities, including mowing, trimming, shrubbery maintenance and irrigation support.
- Oversee the installation of new landscapes, ensuring proper techniques are used for building and maintaining outdoor spaces.
- Supervise and lead a team of ground-crew staff in support of our tree service projects, to include sawing felled trees into manageable sections, loading brush, managing ropes and operating chippers and blowers.
- Conduct regular inspections of work sites to ensure compliance with safety standards and quality expectations.
- Train team members on best practices for lawn care, garden maintenance, and tree care techniques.
- Manage the scheduling of daily tasks to optimize productivity and meet project deadlines.
- Communicate effectively with clients to understand their landscaping needs and provide exceptional service.
Experience
- Proven experience in grounds-keeping or landscape maintenance is essential.
- Strong knowledge of gardening techniques and lawn care practices. Understanding of ground-management tasks related to tree trimming and tree removal.
- Previous supervisory experience is preferred, demonstrating the ability to lead a team effectively.
- Familiarity with equipment used in landscape maintenance and tree service is a requirement.
- Excellent communication skills and a customer-oriented mindset are required for success in this role.
Join our team as a Crew Leader and contribute your expertise to solve customer lawn and tree problems and create beautiful outdoor spaces while leading an energetic crew committed to excellence in landscaping and tree work!
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 48 per week
Benefits:
- Opportunities for advancement
- Safety equipment provided
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Outdoor work: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Whitmire, SC 29178 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Whitmire, SC 29178: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $24