Crew Leader

BrightView Landscapes; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer contributions

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes is seeking a Crew Leader to oversee landscape operations at client sites, supervising a crew of 2-5 to ensure safe, efficient work that meets BrightView quality standards. The role covers maintenance, installation, and services like irrigation and seasonal color management.

You will lead daily site activities, coordinate with the Account Manager, and help train crew members while ensuring equipment is maintained and policies are followed.

Qualifications

• BrightView Equipment certifications are required.
• Experience in a landscape-related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership among the team and with peers is essential.
• A valid Driver License is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a schedule and ensure service expectations are met.
• Surface customer problems or concerns and report back to the Account Manager.
• Assist in resolving issues with customer service when needed.
• Ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with company policies.
• Communicate regularly with Account Manager to ensure client needs and expectations are met.
• Deliver services as specified on client sites.
• Oversee day-to-day site operations and delegate work to crew team members.
• Provide Account Manager feedback on crew members.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BrightView Equipment certifications

Valid Driver License

Tools

Landscape equipment operation

Job description

Description

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Job Summary

• The Crew Leader is responsible for overseeing landscape operations at client sites, managing a crew of 2-5 team members to ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to BrightView's quality standards. This role involves supervising a variety of service lines, including basic landscape maintenance, installation, and supportive services such as irrigation, seasonal color management, and chemical applications. The Crew Leader plays a key role in maintaining client satisfaction through effective team leadership and high-quality service delivery.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain a schedule and ensure service expectations are met
• Surface customer problems or concerns and report back to the Account Manager
• Assist in resolving issues with customer service when needed
• Ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with company policies
• Communicate regularly with Account Manager to ensure client needs and expectations are consistently met or exceeded
• Deliver services as specified on client sites
• Work to identify more efficient waysto perform work
• Coordinate service execution with Account Manager
• Oversee day-to-day site operations and delegate work to crew team members
• Provide Account Manager feedback on crew member(s)
• Work with Account Manager, helping to develop and train crew members
• Ensure equipment preventative maintenance is performed as needed and equipment is in good working order
• Participate in branch meetings as directed
• Accurately capture and turn in crew time logs through electronic time capture (ETC)
• Log equipment usage and maintenance cycles

Education And Experience

• BrightView Equipment certifications
• Experience in a landscape-related field
• Demonstrated leadership among the team and with peers
• Valid Driver License

Physical Demands/Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles)
• Must have an active Driver's License
• Prior experience leading a Crew or managing projects is highly preferred
• Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers).
• Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Able to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes)
• You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)
• Landscapers who will be operating a BrightView fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver's license and meet company standards as it relates motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.
• Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.)
• Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.)
• Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.

Work Environment

• Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity)
• Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
• Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards.
• Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present.
• Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes.

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Compensation Pay Range

$22-$30/hour depending on experience

BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process..

It's Not Just a Team. It's One BrightView.