Softscape Crew Leader

R.P. Marzilli & Company is an award-winning landscape contractor that builds and maintains ultra high-end landscapes in the Greater Boston, Cape and Islands, Rhode Island and Berkshires regions. We are dedicated landscape professionals who are committed to the industry.

Due to ongoing growth, we are seeking a Softscape Crew Leader to join our team.

This role requires high quality planting installations, developing highly productive and well-skilled crews, and cultivating strong relationships with landscape architects, general contractors, and clients. The Crew Leader regularly supervises the activities of crews ranging from 3 to 6 people. The Crew Leader is a close partner with the Project Manager in supporting their efforts and developing the skill sets to become a Project Manager. To do this you must lead, organize, teach, and motivate your crew to work in a focused way at a consistently solid pace. You must keep the site organized and communicate well with your crew, Project Manager, and company Administration and Management.

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.