MAINT CREW LEAD

Job Title: Landscaping Maintenance Crew Lead

Classification: Seasonal - Full Time, Hourly

Reno Green Landscaping Inc. is seeking a Landscaping Maintenance Crew Lead to work in our maintenance department. We are looking for a strong candidate that is passionate about working for a fast-paced, award winning, and growing company that is privately owned & operated. The ideal candidate will be a hard-working knowledgeable individual who thrives in an ever-changing environment. If you are looking for a great work environment and a company that values you, we would like to hear from you.

Overall Purpose:

The Landscaping Maintenance Crew Lead will be responsible for the cultivation and care of the landscaping and grounds surrounding a business or building by using hand, power tools, or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, pulling weeds, and sprinkler maintenance. This position will be responsible for leading crews of 2 or more people, so collaboration and good communication is vital. Leadership skills is needed to monitor and evaluate projects performed by his/her crew.

Duties:

• Clean facilities or sites.
• Dispose of trash or waste materials and recycle them into their assigned areas.
• Plant greenery to improve landscape appearance.
• Remove snow.
• Rake, mulch, and compost leaves.
• Mow and edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers.
• Trim or pick flowers and clean flower beds.
• Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes.
• Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.
• Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
• Water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
• Operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain-saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning saws.
• Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
• Use a backpack sprayer to apply pesticides.
• Makes sure to teach the crew how to properly use all tools and machines properly and safely
• Makes sure to teach the crew how to properly mow the lawn; prune/trim trees and shrubs; plant flowers; and any other tasks assigned to them
• Use company tablets and/or phone to properly clock in/clock out the crew
• assign tasks/jobs for landscaping maintenance laborers to follow
• Fill out and conduct employee reviews/evaluations at 90 days/yearly and making sure it is submitted to HR in a timely manner
• Will monitor crews attendance, PTO requests, vacation requests and efficiently communicate them with HR/Payroll
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications:

• Able to follow directions
• Must have a valid and clean NV drivers license
• Must have a strong work ethic and able to prioritize daily tasks
• An OSHA card is a plus, but no necessary.

Benefits:

• Medical benefits for employee and dependents offered at a competitive cost
• Company paid dental and vision benefits (for employee only). Family plans available at competitive cost
• IRA Plan with company match after 12 months of service
• Paid holidays
• Employee unpaid time off savings account offered
• Company uniforms
• Pay frequency is weekly

Education:

• High School Diploma

Language:

• Bilingual-Spanish (Preferred but not required)

Reno Green Landscaping Inc is the largest family owned and operated landscaping company in the Reno area that has been recognized for outstanding and superior landscape construction/maintenance services. We expect every employee to carry their weight and perform their responsibilities in an appropriate manner. In return, we are flexible and will support your growth both personally and professionally.