Forestry & Landscape Crew Lead

City of Detroit; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Detroit's General Services Department seeks a Forestry and Landscape Foreman to supervise a sizeable crew performing tree and shrub removal, planting and landscape tasks across streets and parks. The role emphasizes safety, instruction, and efficient scheduling of forestry activities under general supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, two years of tree/shrub care experience, and one year in a supervisory role, plus a valid Michigan CDL-B with air brakes and a

Qualifications

• High School graduation or GED, preferably with coursework in horticulture.
• Two years of experience in caring for and cultivating trees and shrubs including pruning, spraying, planting and landscaping.
• One year of experience in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a moderately large group of workers engaged in removing, planting, transplanting, moving, pruning, spraying, cultivating and caring for trees and shrubs.
• Performs forestry related tasks as assigned by supervisors.
• Assigns work and instructs crew about appropriate techniques for forestry tasks.
• Ensures that proper safety precautions are used with regards to workers, the public and adjacent property when removing large branches or trees.
• Instructs subordinates in the preparation of spraying solutions.
• Applies pesticides.
• Inspects work in process and upon completion.
• Monitors employee schedules and attendance.
• Transfers workers from job to job and/or tools and supplies to various activities.
• Monitors and manages crew's equipment and vehicles.
• Maintains daily work records of projects and forestry/tree service request databases.

Skills

Physical dexterity

Tool handling

Observation skills

Diplomacy

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City of Detroit's General Services Department seeks a Forestry and Landscape Foreman to supervise a sizeable crew performing tree and shrub removal, planting and landscape tasks across streets and parks. The role emphasizes safety, instruction, and efficient scheduling of forestry activities under general supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, two years of tree/shrub care experience, and one year in a supervisory role, plus a valid Michigan CDL-B with air brakes and a