Bilingual Landscaping Crew Leader

Great Lakes Landscape Design Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Landscape Design Inc. is looking for Seasonal Maintenance & Team Leaders in Michigan. This role involves operating various mechanical equipment and managing a team of employees to ensure landscaping projects are executed efficiently. Ideal candidates should have experience in landscaping, strong communication skills, and a valid Michigan driver’s license. Join our passionate team to create beautiful landscapes while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in the landscaping or horticultural field.
• Working knowledge of horticultural practices including planting, pruning, and weeding.
• Ability to operate a truck and trailer combination proficiently.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of mechanical equipment.
• Communicate client concerns to management.
• Plan and organize jobs effectively.
• Manage a team of two or more employees.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Brief supervisors on job status and personnel issues.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Math skills

Job planning skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Back hoes

Bobcats

Dingos

Tillers

Sod cutters

Weed eaters

Plant augers

Chain saws

Drills

Job description

We are a growing company, currently seeking hard-working, dependable workers to join our team. Landscaping laborers are critical members of our team, ensuring our customers’ vision for beautiful landscape design comes to life. If you love working in a team environment and are passionate about landscape design and maintenance, this challenging position is right for you!

Seasonal Maintenance & Team Leaders

• Operates a variety of mechanical equipment including but not limited to back hoes, bobcats, dingos, tillers, sod cutters, weed eaters, plant augers, chain saws, and drills.
• Communicates clients concerns to management.
• Plans and organizes the job, ensuring that sufficient resources and materials are available. Also ensures that job is completed in the most time-efficient manner.
• Manages a team of two or more employees, including handling personnel issues on site and training employees on policies and procedures.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment, including work site and equipment.
• Briefs supervisors and makes recommendations on job status, personnel issues, or client concerns.

Requirements

• Experience in the landscaping or horticultural field.
• Has a working knowledge of standard horticultural practices, including but not limited to planting, pruning, weeding.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, math skills, job planning skills, and mechanical aptitude are a must.
• Ability to operate a truck and trailer combination proficiently.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and a good driving record.