Landscape Crew Lead | Solon, Ohio

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Advancement opportunities

All job specific equipment provided

401(k) with company match

Employee-owned company

Health plan

Referral bonus program

Career development program

Scholarship program

Charitable matching gifts

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Solon, OH is seeking a Landscape Enhancement Crew Leader to direct a crew and oversee daily grounds and turf maintenance on client properties. This on-site role blends outdoor work with leadership and hands-on care of landscapes.

You’ll diagnose turf and shrub conditions, plant, prune, mow, mulch, fertilize, and operate landscape equipment while maintaining strong communication with management and clients.

Qualifications

• Love of outdoor work and nature
• Background in horticulture or landscaping preferred
• Davey career development books to be completed on hire
• Davey first aid, CPR and defensive driving course to be completed on hire

Responsibilities

• Cultivate your green career with us
• Lead your crew in daily grounds and turf maintenance
• Plant, trim, mow, weed, mulch, fertilize and more
• Diagnose insect, disease and turf/shrub conditions
• Maintain open communication with management and clients about landscape needs
• Drive and operate landscape equipment with proper safety

Skills

Love of outdoors

Horticulture knowledge

Landscaping knowledge

Education

Horticulture/ Landscaping background

Tools

Landscape equipment operation

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: Solon, OH

Additional Locations: n/a

Work Site: On Site

Requirement ID: 228489

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 25%

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.