Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader

Overview

Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader Jobs in Saunderstown, RI at Landscape Creations of Rhode Island

Our Maintenance Crew Leader is responsible for performing a variety of work tasks in order to manage the timely completion of grounds maintenance service contracts. The Maintenance Crew Leader will be required to operate a variety of tools and equipment to carry out specified job tasks, as well as provide daily progress reporting on job time and cost data. You will be responsible for leading and working alongside the 2–3-person crew to do all general maintenance tasks related to the lawn and landscape elements and advising management on matters relating to your work.

To succeed in this role, you should be physically fit (abilities must include carrying, pushing, pulling, kneeling, crouching, and significant fine finger dexterity, and lifting 40 pounds, or more than 40 with assistance) and able to manage mowers, small power equipment, small gardening tools and machinery such as trimmers, loppers, blowers, and weedwhackers and should own a location enabled smartphone for use with a reporting app. The ideal candidate will be friendly, professional and possess in-depth knowledge of effective gardening techniques and the ability to coach and train the crew, as needed.

Core Capabilities:

· Customer and quality focus

· Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)

· Teamwork

· Excellent problem-solving abilities

· Responsibility and dependability

· Ethics and integrity

Responsibilities:

· Be the on-site lead for a Maintenance Crew

· Drive the Team and equipment to the jobsites in a company vehicle with landscape trailer

· Plan and manage the loading/unloading of trucks and trailers in the AM and PM including all daily labor, equipment and materials required to complete daily objectives

· Cut grass, trim edges, clean up refuse, blow trimmings, and perform other lawn care duties

• Trim and shape hedges, shrubs, small trees using appropriate tools

· Move and install soil, mulch, and plant material to assist with the construction of landscape gardens and related areas

• Perform Spring and Fall Cleanups
• Work together with our other Estate Care Crews, as needed

· Operate power equipment including, but not limited to, lawn mowers, line trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, pruning saws, sod cutters, chain saws, and skid steers

· Properly utilize all PPE and other safety equipment and train and hold crew accountable for the same

· Supervise the work of crew members to ensure proper safety, quality, and productivity

· Inspect all work for quality to eliminate the need for return visits and/or re-work due to quality or customer satisfaction issues

· Train crew members on proper and safe job methods

· Conduct daily inspections and maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment

· Assist in other job-related duties including construction projects, shop and yard maintenance, vehicle and equipment maintenance

· Complete and submit all required paperwork on a daily basis, including daily time and service record forms, site photos, equipment daily inspection forms, attendance tracking, requests for time off, etc. via mobile apps

· Maintain and enforce standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and shop/yard areas

· Ensure that all work activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner, and that all crew members are in compliance with government and company PPE standards

· 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:

· High School diploma or equivalent

· 3 years of proven experience in the landscape/grounds maintenance industry, one of which is in a leadership role

· Valid driver’s license and safe driving record

· Valid Driver’s DOT Medical Card

· Location enabled Smartphone for communication and clocking in

· Experience driving small dump truck and enclosed landscape trailer

· Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner

· Effective communication skills – must be able to carry out verbal instructions, read labels and signs, complete daily reports to office and/or customers

· Time management skills

· Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape practices

· Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team

· Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous physical tasks

· Occasional travel for out-of-state projects

· Bilingual Spanish/English

Work Conditions:

· Ability to work with hand tools, power 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 sometimes extreme conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold

· Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work

Benefit Package:

· Paid Time Off and Holidays

· Health Insurance

· Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance options available

· Flexible Spending Account

· 401(k) plan with Company match

· Phone stipend

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, occasional Saturday work

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 – $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Title: Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader

Company: Landscape Creations of Rhode Island

Location: Saunderstown, RI

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