Landscape Crew Leader

Davey Tree Expert Co; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in horticultural and environmental services as a Landscape Enhancement Crew Leader in Gaithersburg, MD. You will enhance property values through landscaping while leading a dedicated team and enjoying outdoor work. The company offers competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Career development program

Scholarship program for children of employees

Employee referral bonus program

Qualifications

• 5 or more years experience in mowing/maintenance.
• Ability to complete Davey landscape career development books upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Direct crew in daily grounds and turf maintenance.
• Maintain open communication with management and clients.
• Drive and maintain landscape equipment.

Skills

Ability to complete first aid

Knowledge of plant identification

Communication skills

Education

Background in Horticulture or Landscaping

Job description

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Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: Gaithersburg, MD
Additional Locations: N/A
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 212092

Position Overview

Must have experience in mowing/maintenance with 5 or more years of experience.

The successful candidate will direct crew members and equipment, plan, and execute assigned work or tasks, including:

Job Duties

• Cultivate your green career with us!
• Enhance the appearance and value of properties through the direction of your crew in the execution of daily grounds and turf maintenance.
• Properly plant, trim, mow, weed, mulch, fertilize, and perform other landscaping tasks.
• 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 identification knowledge
• Ability to complete the Davey landscape career development books upon hire
• Ability to complete the Davey first aid, CPR, and defensive driving courses upon hire

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• All job-specific equipment and safety gear provided
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
• Group health plan
• Employee referral bonus program
• Locations throughout the 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 are available to eligible employees.

Company Overview

Invest in your future by joining one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture emphasizing open idea exchange, community partnership, safety commitment, and delivering exceptional client service while leading in horticultural and environmental services.

We are seeking a dynamic Landscape Enhancement Crew Leader to join our passionate team of landscape professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you will enjoy a new view every day!

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, veteran status, or other protected classifications.

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance, and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial, and environmental partners across the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, colleagues, and the environment. We offer the resources, size, and stability of a large company while maintaining a culture of entrepreneurship and a small-company feel. We invest in our employees through industry-leading training, technology, and benefits to ensure a rewarding and safe work environment. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions, as requested or required by law.

Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%