Landscape Crew Lead

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement savings with company

Employee-owned company & stock options

Group Health Plan

Career Development Program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Landscape Enhancement Crew Leader to oversee outdoor crews in Lawrence, PA. The role focuses on directing daily grounds and turf maintenance, planting, trimming, mowing, mulching and fertilizing, while diagnosing turf and shrub conditions.

You will communicate with management and clients, ensure safe operation of equipment, and contribute to a quality outdoor environment. This is an on-site, permanent, full-time position with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Background in horticulture or landscaping preferred.
• Turf, weed, tree and shrub ID knowledge preferred.
• Complete Davey landscape career development books upon hire.
• Complete Davey first aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Directs crew members and equipment to complete daily grounds and turf maintenance safely.
• Enhances property appearance and value through leadership and execution of tasks.
• Planting, trimming, mowing, weeding, mulching and fertilizing as required.
• Diagnoses turf and shrub insects, diseases and cultural/environmental issues.
• Maintains open communication with management and clients to report landscape needs.
• Operates and maintains landscape equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Outdoor passion

Horticulture knowledge

Lawn & turf knowledge

Career development requirements

CPR/First Aid training

Job description

Position Overview

Directs crew members and equipment and plans and executes assigned work or tasks by performing the following duties.

Company:

The Davey Tree Expert Company

Locations:

Lawrence, PA

Additional Locations:

none

Work Site:

On Site

Req ID:

226071

Job Duties

What You’ll Do:

• Cultivate your green career with us!
• Enhance the appearance and value of properties through direction of your crew in the execution of daily grounds and turf maintenance.
• Properly plant, trim, mow, weed, mulch, fertilize and so much more.
• Learn to diagnose insect, disease, and cultural/environmental turf and shrub conditions.
• Maintain open communication with management and clients to provide feedback on landscape needs.
• Drive, use, maintain and properly operate landscape equipment.

Qualifications

What We’re Seeking:

• Love of the outdoors
• Preferred: background in Horticulture or Landscaping
• Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID knowledge
• Ability to complete the Davey landscape career development books upon hire
• Ability to complete the Davey first aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
• Group Health Plan
• Employee referral bonus program
• Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
• Charitable matching gift program
• all listed benefits available to eligible employees

Company Overview

Invest in your future. Join one of the largest Employee Owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services. We are currently looking to add a dynamic Landscape Enhancement Crew Leader to our passionate team of landscape professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations:

If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [e-mail].

Employment Type:

Permanent

Job Type:

Full Time

Travel Expectations:

Up to 25%