Landscape Crew Leader- OIB, NC

Position Title:        Crew Leader

Reports To:           Field Supervisor

Accountabilities

Accountable for managing up to 2 to 10 service workers, within budgeted job hours. Accountable for safety, minimizing days lost due to accidents and equipment/tool loss and damage and property damage.

Position Overview

The Crew Leader is an experienced professional directing the activities of their crew. He/she assures that team resources are used efficiently, personnel are adequately developed, and client needs, and expectations are being met.

Essential Responsibilities

• Managing daily maintenance route.
• Responsible for Aspire Clock-in, managing the accurate Start, Stop, Lunch times of assigned Service Workers at the required start time.
• Responsible for completing the required Daily or Weekly Orange Reports to the assigned projects.
• Managing morning load-up to ensure that all vehicles are in safe operating order, loaded with the proper tools/equipment, and work ticket/issues are properly assigned to your route.
• Responsible for proper training in the operation of equipment/tools.
• Responsible for addressing and minimizing equipment emergencies and breakdowns in the field.
• Responsible for addressing and minimizing accidents and incidents related to staff and customer property.
• Communicating and documenting to the Field Supervisor and mechanics any repair and replacement requirements on equipment/tools.
• Responsible for conducting minor repairs to tools and equipment as needed. (Belts, blades, oil changes….)
• Responsible for proper use and enforcement of PPE with crew members.
• Enforce operating procedures and work processes that ensure performance and personnel safety standards.
• Responsible for safety of truck/trailer connection, trailer brakes and lights.
• Responsible for the condition of vehicles, equipment, and tools per company policy.
• Plan, schedule, and supervise daily activities for assigned Service Workers.  Assists employees as necessary to meet production schedules.
• Train employees in proper operations and maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Maintain a professional appearance by wearing proper uniform.
• Arrive to work at scheduled time.
• Assist with ice & snow removal operations if needed.
• Support mission, goals, and strategies of Yardnique.
• Assist with other duties as needed.

Knowledge, Experience, and Other Requirements

• This position prefers a two-year in landscape horticulture experience as a Lead Man in landscape or maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of standard landscape horticultural practices is required.
• Beginning knowledge hardscape and irrigation concepts.
• Candidate must have basic English language skill.
• Basic Spanish, preferred.
• Basic communication skills, supervisory skills, and mechanical aptitude are a must.
• Candidate must have good organizational skills and a keen attention to detail.
• Have not been convicted of a felony and is not a registered sex offender.
• Be able to pass an initial drug test and any future tests.

Certifications

This position requires that the individual be certified and licensed as follows:

• Valid State Drivers License.  CDL preferred; must maintain a driving record that is insurable by the company’s agent.
• Studying for the Pesticide Trainee License.

Work Environment

Physical Demands: The physical demands outlined are examples of the type of demands the employee will encounter on the job site. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; crouch; stoop or kneel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Job Site Conditions: The job site conditions described below are examples of those conditions an employee encounters while performing the essential responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather (hot and cold), and moving mechanical equipment while assisting production. Job sites are located on both residential and commercial property. The employee is regularly exposed to the typical indoor office environment, and equipment which includes computer, phone, fax machine, and etc., while assisting sales and administration.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.