Landscape Crew Leader | Auburn Hills, MI

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with company-m"

Health plan

Career development program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Landscape Enhancement Crew Leader in Auburn Hills, MI. You will direct a crew and equipment to execute daily grounds and turf maintenance, plantings, mowing, trimming and fertilizing on site. You will diagnose turf and shrub conditions and keep management and clients informed about landscape needs.

Join an employee-owned company that offers safety training, career development and opportunities for advancement in a field-focused outdoor role.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors and physical work.
• Background in horticulture or landscaping preferred.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and work with a crew.

Responsibilities

• Lead a landscape crew and equipment for daily grounds and turf maintenance.
• Plant, trim, mow, weed, mulch, and fertilize as required.
• Diagnose turf/shrub conditions and communicate needs to management and clients.
• Operate and maintain landscape equipment.
• Support safety and quality standards on site.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Outdoor work enthusiasm

Communication with management

Education

Horticulture/Landscaping background

Job description

Position Overview

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

Company Information

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company

Locations: Auburn Hills, MI

Additional Locations: NA

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 225820

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

Benefits

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.

Contact

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%