Landscape Crew Supervisor

Core Capabilities:

• Customer and quality focus
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Team work
• Excellent problem solving abilities
• Responsibility and dependability
• Ethics and integrity

Job Duties:

• Survey and assess designated projects and jobsites
• Responsible for constructing and maintaining gardens
• Plan job in an effective manner to ensure optimum job efficiency and effectiveness
• Use and operate tools and equipment used in horticulture
• Plant seeds and transplant seedlings
• Tree, shrub, and plant examination and treatment
• Care for growing plants by watering, pruning, weeding, cultivating, and removing dead or damaged leaf tissue
• Inspect, handle, and transport nursery stock
• Spread top soil and lay sod
• Plant fertilization and watering
• Prune trees, shrubs, and hedges
• General lawn and garden maintenance
• Operate power mowers, push mowers, tractors, snow blowers, electric clippers, pruning saws and other landscape maintenance equipment
• Perform other manual duties to clean and maintain landscaped environments , shop equipment
• Assist with landscape constructions when needed
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times
• Comply with all company policies and regulations
• Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations
• Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner

Requirements:

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience
• Plant knowledge and identification, specifically trees, shrubs, and perennials
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
• Physically fit with strong stamina
• Basic measurement and calculation skills
• Ability to follow safe working procedures
• Excellent observation skills and a strong attention to detail
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
• Speak, read, and write English
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

Work Conditions:

• Job requires ability to work with hand 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
• Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work
• $1,000 Hiring Bonus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Supervisor: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Crescent, IA 51526 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Crescent, IA 51526: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $35