Gardening Team Crew Leader

Quiet Village Landscaping Co.; Missouri; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in landscaping is seeking a Gardening Crew Leader to oversee a dedicated team. This role requires a passion for fine gardening and extensive horticultural knowledge, ensuring that outdoor spaces are beautifully maintained. You will lead a small crew, manage plant care, and provide exceptional customer service while working with top-of-the-line equipment. Join a forward-thinking company that values eco-friendly practices and employee development, offering competitive pay and numerous benefits. If you thrive in a dynamic outdoor environment and have a knack for leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Top of the industry starting pay

PTO + 7 company holidays

Matching retirement plans

Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental insurance

Pet insurance

Bi-weekly bonus opportunities

Ongoing educational and certification opportunities

Clean trucks and top of the line equipment

Company provided smartphone

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fine gardening and extensive horticulture knowledge.
• Ability to lead a team and provide customer service in gardening tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and trains a crew of gardening laborers in various tasks.
• Plants, maintains, and cares for flower beds and plant areas.

Skills

Fine Gardening

Horticulture Knowledge

Leadership

Customer Service

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Motor Vehicles

Job description

Overview: The Gardening Crew Leader must be thoroughly familiar with and able to perform all aspects of fine gardening to include the procurement of plants, planning work, plant layouts, installing annuals and perennials, deadheading plants, scheduling, upselling customers, customer service, and training. The Gardening Crew Leader directly oversees a crew of 2 Gardening Laborers.

Skill Set & Educational Requirements:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Minimum of five years of experience in fine gardening
• Extensive knowledge of horticulture methods, materials, and landscaping
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade
• Ability to perform grounds maintenance tasks
• Ability to lead and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance methods, techniques, and equipment
• Physical ability to perform the necessary functions of the job including working outdoors in all types of weather conditions as needed
• Able to lift up to 35 lbs without assistance, dig and work in a kneeling position for extended periods of time
• CPR and First Aid certified
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Plants, transplants, waters, prunes, and weeds flower beds and plant areas.
• Oversees the work of two to three employees in supporting roles, including assigning workload and monitoring employee performance.
• Maintains flowers, bushes, trees, and shrubs.
• Recognizes disease and insect problems of woody and herbaceous plants and recommends or performs proper pest control operations.
• Plants and propagates bedding plants.
• Operates motor vehicles to transport materials and equipment.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Ensures that company production standards are met.
• Implements detailed landscape plans.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Perks & Benefits of Becoming a Full-Time Quiet Village Oasis All Star:

• Top of the industry starting pay
• PTO + 7 company holidays
• Matching retirement plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental insurance
• Pet insurance
• Bi-weekly bonus opportunities
• Ongoing educational and certification opportunities year-round
• Clean trucks and top of the line equipment
• Company provided smartphone

About Quiet Village Landscaping:
Design, build and maintenance – Quiet Village Landscaping does it all to make your outdoor spaces look sharp year-round. Since its founding in 2001, our landscaping firm has earned one award after another for its excellent work enhancing metro area homes and breaking away from the “cookie-cutter yard.” The Quiet Village team works with clients to identify exactly what they’re looking for, from low-maintenance lawns to bountiful and beautiful gardens. Projects begin with a team of landscape designers, builders and gardeners who prioritize eco-friendly practices. Quiet Village sets itself apart by listening to clients' goals, respecting their budget and helping them bring to life a sustainable paradise that can be enjoyed for years to come. At the end of it all, homeowners have a green space to showcase that’s truly one of a kind.