Enhancements Crew Leader

James River Grounds Management, LLC; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Holiday pay benefits

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is looking for an Enhancements Crew Leader to directly supervise a crew on job sites, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality work delivered on time. The role includes developing crewmembers and directing work under the Operations Manager’s guidance.

You will be responsible for reading and following project plans, operating standard landscape equipment, and coordinating with the crew and supervisor to meet schedules while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to train others and exercise leadership.
• Must communicate in English; bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a crew on job sites to ensure safety and timely completion.
• Read architectural drawings and follow installation plans.
• Operate and maintain landscape equipment.
• Coordinate loading/unloading of equipment and materials.
• Enforce safety policies and company procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Spanish preferred

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Equipment operation (skid steer, excavator, backhoe)

Job description

Enhancements Crew Leader

The Crew Leader Enhancements is responsible for directly supervising a crew while on the job site and ensuring the crew works safely and efficiently while delivering quality jobs on time. This position is responsible for developing and training crewmembers, assigning and directing work, managing small scale Enhancement operations on assigned properties. This position reports directly to the Operations Manager.

Description

Enhancements Crew Leader The Crew Leader Enhancements is responsible for directly supervising a crew while on the job site and ensuring the crew works safely and efficiently while delivering quality jobs on time. This position is responsible for developing and training crewmembers, assigning and directing work, managing small scale Enhancement operations on assigned properties. This position reports directly to the Operations Manager.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Dependable; consistently arrives to work on time, responds to management direction and commits to the required hours for job completion that will vary based on weather/season.
• Performs all job-related tasks safely and efficiently and uses all tools and equipment in accordance with company safety policy.
• Able to run equipment (skid steer, excavator, backhoe, etc)
• Able to read architectural drawings.
• Carries out specific landscape maintenance functions on the job site that can include spraying weed control and other chemical applications requiring license.
• Stores, transports, mixes and applies chemicals in accordance with the law.
• Follows installation instructions and plans with the Crew Leader and Operations Manager.
• Assists in loading and unloading equipment, tools, and supplies on truck.
• Complies with the equipment preventative maintenance program and stores in designated areas daily.
• Assists in keeping job site, vehicles, trailers, warehouses and offices safe, clean and organized.
• Informs supervisor of problem areas on site, equipment or supply issues, or of any accident or loss.
• Complies with all company policies, procedures and safety requirements, especially in the handling of equipment.
• Works to assure quality and timely completion of all tasks assigned.
• Participates in training programs as required.
• Required to safely transport Crew Member’s to and from site in a company vehicle.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years-of-age or older.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English; bilingual in Spanish highly preferred.
• Ability to train others and exercise leadership skills.
• Demonstrates dependability; consistently at work and on time, responds to management direction and commits to the required hours for job completion that will vary based on weather/season.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to solve conflict while keeping emotions under control.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct a team in a manner that uses time efficiently.
• Has the aptitude to identify and act on opportunities to help and support work efforts of the team.
• Can safely operate and maintain all equipment used for landscape maintenance.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of two years of professional landscape maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current State Technician and/or Applicator license preferred but not required.
• General knowledge of irrigation systems.
• General knowledge of horticultural and maintenance practices.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• Valid driver's license required.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

Important Information for Applicants:

• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
• Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.