Landscape Crew Leader

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) match

Employee-owned company

Health plan

Referral bonus

Career development

Scholarship program

Stock purchase options

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Houston, TX is seeking a Landscape Enhancement Crew Leader to guide a crew, manage equipment, and drive daily turf and landscape tasks outdoors. This on-site role emphasizes hands-on leadership and safe operation of tools while delivering high-quality outdoor spaces.

You will develop your green career with us, earning $20.00 to $24.00 per hour. The position offers opportunities for advancement and a strong culture of safety, training, and employee ownership as

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors
• 1 year leadership experience in Landscape maintenance
• Driver's License (preferred)
• Background in Horticulture or Landscaping (preferred)
• Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID knowledge (preferred)
• 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

• Lead crew and direct daily grounds and turf maintenance.
• Enhance appearance and value of properties by guiding the crew.
• Plant, trim, mow, weed, mulch and fertilize landscapes.
• Diagnose turf and shrub insect, disease and environmental issues.
• Communicate with management and clients about landscape needs.
• Operate and maintain landscape equipment.

Skills

Love of outdoors

1 year leadership experience

Driver's license (preferred)

Background in horticulture/landscaping

Turf/weed/tree/shrub ID knowledge

Davey career development books (upon/h

Davey first aid/CPR/defensive driving

Job description

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: Houston, TX
Additional Locations: none
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 226044

Position Overview

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

Compensation Datat $ 20.00 - $24.00 / hour

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
• 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

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!

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.

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