Landscape Enhancement Crew Leader

Davey Tree Expert Co; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Advancement opportunities

Equipment provided

401(k) with company match

Health plan

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Landscape Enhancement Crew Leader in Fairview Heights, IL. You will direct a crew, oversee turf and grounds maintenance, and operate landscape equipment in a dynamic outdoor setting.

Ideal candidates have horticulture or landscaping background and knowledge of turf and plant ID. Join an employee-owned company offering career development, safety training, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors is essential.
• Preferred: background in horticulture or landscaping.
• Preferred: turf, weed, tree and shrub ID knowledge.
• Ability to complete Davey landscape career development books upon hire.
• Ability to complete the Davey first aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Directs crew and equipment to execute daily grounds and turf maintenance.
• Properly plant, trim, mow, weed, mulch, fertilize and 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 operate landscape equipment.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Horticulture background

Turf knowledge

Weed knowledge

Tree and shrub ID knowledge

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Landscape Enhancement Crew Leader in Fairview Heights, IL. You will direct a crew, oversee turf and grounds maintenance, and operate landscape equipment in a dynamic outdoor setting.

Ideal candidates have horticulture or landscaping background and knowledge of turf and plant ID. Join an employee-owned company offering career development, safety training, benefits, and growth opportunities.