Landscape Crew Leader -EXPERIENCED

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Group Health Plan

Employee-owned company & stock options

Scholarship Program for Children of Em

Charitable matching gift program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring a Landscape Enhancement Crew Leader in Gaithersburg, MD. The office is outdoors, and you will lead a crew to enhance properties through turf and landscape maintenance on a full-time, on-site basis.

We seek candidates with a love for the outdoors and a background in horticulture or landscaping. Prior turf/shrub identification knowledge and willingness to complete Davey safety and career courses are preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Directs crew members and equipment and plans and executes assigned work.
• Enhances properties by directing daily grounds and turf maintenance.
• Plant, trim, mow, weed, mulch, fertilize as needed.
• Learn to diagnose turf/shrub conditions (insects, diseases, cultural/environmental factors).
• Maintain communication with management and clients about landscape needs.
• Operate and maintain landscape equipment.

Skills

Outdoor lover

Horticulture background

Lawn/garden ID knowledge

Davey career books completion

Safety training understanding

Education

Horticulture or Landscaping background

Job description

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: Gaithersburg, MD
Additional Locations: na
Work Site: On Site

Position Overview

MUST BE EXPERIENCED WITH A FOCUS ON LANDSCAPE ENHANCEMENTS.

PAY $26/HR

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

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!

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%