Enhancements Crew Leader -Newington

Job Summary

The Landscape Enhancements Crew Leader is responsible for coordinating and supervising crew members complete and carry out landscape construction projects. The Landscape Enhancements Crew Leader will be required to operate a variety of tools and equipment and train team members to use tools for each project, as well provide daily progress reporting on job time and cost data.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversees a team of landscape enhancement technicians, providing clear direction, training, and support to ensure the successful completion of projects.
• Coordinates with management to schedule work, manage resources effectively, and communicate project requirements to ensure client satisfaction.
  
  

Duties/Responsibilities

• Plans and manages the loading/unloading of trucks and trailers in the AM and PM including all daily labor, equipment and materials required to complete daily objectives.
• Cuts grass, trims edges, cleans up debris, blows trimmings, fertilizes and waters turf areas and performs other lawn care duties.
• Moves and installs soil, mulch, and plant material to assist with the enhancement of landscape gardens and related areas.
• Operates power equipment including, but not limited to, lawn tractors, lawn mowers, line trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, pruning saws, sod cutters, chain saws and other similar equipment.
• Trains and supervises the work of crew members to ensure proper safety, quality, and productivity.
• Inspects all work for quality to eliminate the need for return visits and/or re-work due to quality or customer satisfaction issues.
• Trains crew members on proper and safe job methods.
• Conducts daily inspections and maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Assists in other job-related duties including enhancement projects, shop and yard maintenance, vehicle, and equipment maintenance.
• Completes and submits all required paperwork daily, including daily time and service record forms, equipment daily inspection forms, attendance tracking, requests for time off, etc.
• Maintains and enforces standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and shop/yard areas.
• Ensures that all work activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner, and that all crew members follow government and company PPE standards.
• Complies with all company policies and regulations.
• Works in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations.
• Communicates with customers in a polite and courteous manner, when applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner.
• Effective communication skills - must be able to carry out verbal instructions, read labels and signs, complete daily reports to office and/or customers.
• Time management skills.
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices.
  
  

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in the landscape/grounds maintenance industry.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous physical tasks.
• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, and materials.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Requires good manual dexterity.
• Excellent stamina is required.
• Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis.
• Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold.
• Work flexible hours including occasional weekends.