Landscape Crew Lead: Outdoor Leadership & Growth

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Employee-owned company

Health plan

Career development program

Scholarship program

Charitable matching program

Equipment and safety gear provided

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Landscape Enhancement Crew Leader in Houston, TX to guide crew members, plan daily grounds and turf maintenance, and ensure high quality property appearance on site. You will lead plant care, supervise operations, and maintain gear while coordinating with clients.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of leadership experience in landscape maintenance and a passion for outdoor work, with preference for horticulture knowledge and a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• 1 year leadership experience in landscape maintenance.
• Prefered: Driver's license.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Leadership experience

Driver's license

Horticulture background

Turf/trees/shrubs knowledge

Safety and first aid training

Customer communication

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Landscape Enhancement Crew Leader in Houston, TX to guide crew members, plan daily grounds and turf maintenance, and ensure high quality property appearance on site. You will lead plant care, supervise operations, and maintain gear while coordinating with clients.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of leadership experience in landscape maintenance and a passion for outdoor work, with preference for horticulture knowledge and a valid driver’s