Softscape Crew Leader

Work With The Best

We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide. Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country’s largest and most complex landscape projects. Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network. The opportunities are endless.

Job Overview
The Crew Lead is responsible for managing a number of groundskeeping teams. The crew lead is responsible for overseeing the construction of outdoor spaces and maintaining existing grounds, monitoring and training workers, supervising the use of equipment, ensuring staff observe safety guidelines and protocols, and completing various administrative duties. You should also have leadership skills and sound knowledge of pesticides and chemicals.

Responsibilities:

• Installs the highest quality landscape projects.

• Communicates well and presents a strong image with crew, Project Manager, Landscape Architect, General Contractor, administration, and management.

• Directs and leads laborers and all planting activities of crew members; analyzes and resolves worker problems.

• Prepare and grade lawn areas and planting beds; planting of plants, shrubs, trees, and lawn areas using manual and/or power operated machines; includes mulching, fertilizing, watering plant materials; digging of trenches if needed.

• Understands proper use of all tools and equipment; maintains equipment daily, checks all fluid levels and fills if needed.

• Fosters a spirit of teamwork and cooperation among all whom he/she comes in contact.

Safety: Enforce RP Marzilli’s Safety Program and maintain a Clean Job Site. Promote a climate that emphasizes the importance of complying with all safety measures and requirements.

Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to mentor and coach team members

• Ability to convey positive attitude even when things are less than optimal.

• Time management skills; must abide by and enforce strict punctuality policies.

• Knowledge and experience in plant materials and proper planting practices

• Read and accurately interpret landscape plans for installations.

• Machinery operation – Hoisting/Hydraulics license

• Valid Driver’s License, CDL preferred.

• Safety Training – CPR/First Aid, Safety Program

• Self-motivation, positive attitude, good listening, and communication skills

• Layout – Read and accurately interpret landscape plans for installations.

• Grading – using a laser.

• Time management skills; must abide by and enforce strict punctuality policies.

• Leadership – ability to run a crew and communicate.

• Multi-Tasking – ability to think on several dimensions and think ahead.

• Problem solving – critical and creative thinking, identifying problems prior to installation.

• Self-motivation and a positive attitude.

Physical Requirements:

• Strength, stamina, and mobility to perform heavy physical work in all weather conditions.

• Physical agility is required to access all areas of properties and construction sites.

• Assist in manual labor and lift and/or move objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

• Lift and place materials weighing up to pounds many times per day.

The Perks

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• FSA/HSA

• PerkSpot

• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• Paid time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)

Pay Transparency

Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.

Position Range:

$25 - $35