Landscape Crew Leader (Suffolk, VA, US, 23435)

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Opportunities for advancement

Employee referral bonus program

Career Development Program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Co. in Suffolk, VA, is looking for crew members to maintain properties through the execution of grounds and turf care. Responsibilities include directing crew work, maintaining landscape equipment and communicating with clients to meet their needs.

The ideal candidate should have a love for the outdoors, a background in horticulture or landscaping, and necessary skills in identifying plant species. The position offers excellent benefits such as a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and a career development program.

Qualifications

• Ability to complete Davey landscape career development books upon hire.
• Ability to complete Davey first aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Direct crew members in daily grounds and turf maintenance.
• Maintain open communication with management and clients on landscape needs.
• Drive and operate landscape equipment properly.

Skills

Love of the outdoors

Horticulture or Landscaping background

Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID knowledge

Job description

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: Suffolk, VA
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 225768

Compensation Data

$20- $25 hourly

Position Overview

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

• 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

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.

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.

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%