Commercial Grounds Maintenance Crew Leader

Bland Landscaping Company; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in landscaping is seeking a hands-on CGM Crew Leader/Foreman to supervise a dedicated crew. This role involves not only managing daily operations and training staff but also engaging in physical tasks like mowing and weeding. The ideal candidate will thrive in outdoor environments and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. With a commitment to safety and professionalism, this position offers significant opportunities for advancement as the company continues to grow. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the success of commercial landscaping projects.

Benefits

BCBS Health Insurance including Vision/Dental

80 hours Paid Time Off annually

Company Matched 401K

Qualifications

• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and present professionally.
• Ability to work around environmental risks like bees and poison ivy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train maintenance crews on landscape maintenance services.
• Manage daily workloads and maintain communication with clients.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to work outside in all weather conditions

Good communication skills

Ability to motivate others

Must have valid NC Driver's license

Must pass a criminal background check

Safety practices with chemicals and equipment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mowers

Tillers

Edgers

Backpack blowers

Hand tools (shovels, rakes)

Job description

The Commercial Grounds Maintenance (CGM) Crew Leader/Foreman is a hands-on landscaping position supervising a year-round crew with commercial landscaping maintenance services as well as performing certain planning, administrative and regulatory functions.

CGM Crew Leader responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supervise and train maintenance crews on all aspects of landscape maintenance services.
• Mowing, raking, digging, and weeding of commercial properties landscapes.
• Load and unload heavy equipment and planting materials from trucks.
• Schedule and manage daily workloads.
• Plan, coordinate, and collect equipment and job materials each day.
• Attend and participate in crew and department general and safety meetings.
• Prepare timesheets and other daily paperwork as required by the company.
• Safe driving of company owned vehicles trucks (with or without trailers) and transporting crew members.
• Maintain on-site relations and communications with clients, contractors and/or subcontractors.
• Monitor and maintain irrigation controller (changing times, replacing heads, etc...)

Safe operation and maintenance of the following landscaping equipment:

• Mowers - Push, walk behind and ride.
• Tillers, aerators, and slit seeders
• Edgers, string trimmers and chain saws
• Backpack blowers and sprayers.
• Hand tools such as shovels, picks, rakes and pruning tools.
• On occasion wheel tractors

Pay/Benefits Package

• $750 to $1000 Weekly Salary
• BCBS Health Insurance including Vision/Dental
• 80 hours (PTO) Paid Time Off annually
• Company Matched 401K

Note

• As we continue to grow as a company, all positions have significant opportunities for advancement. Providing the candidate meets the proper qualifications and ambitious work ethic.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

• Bland Landscaping Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Required Skills:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
• Ability to bend and stoop on a continual basis
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns and other environmental risks
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Must wear sturdy shoes, company uniforms, and assigned PPE
• Must present yourself in a professional, polite manner
• Must practice safety with chemicals and equipment
• Must wear company-provided eye and ear protection as required
• Must have valid NC Driver's license and maintain a good driving record (CDL preferred)
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must be willing to obtain NC Pesticide applicators license
• Must have good communication skills and ability to motivate others
• Must comply with Bland's policies and procedures

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.