Landscape Lead Hand

Kids for the Future; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

401K with Company Match Up To 4%

Paid Paternity/Maternity Leave

EAP

Job summary

Weller Brothers in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a Landscape Lead Hand to oversee a 2-3 person crew on outdoor installations, including softscape and hardscape projects, and to ensure safety, cleanliness, and client satisfaction.

The role requires a strong work ethic, ability to manage multiple tasks, experience with landscape machinery, and a valid driver’s license; expect full-time hours, possible weekend work, and comprehensive benefits after probation.

Qualifications

• Superior work ethic and timely input of hours to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Experience installing softscapes and hardscapes on projects.
• High school diploma or GED and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a crew of 2-3 team members and ensure productivity.
• Maintain clean job sites and complete end-of-day checklists.
• Operate landscape equipment and hand tools.
• Communicate professionally with clients to maintain strong relationships.
• Commit to hours including weekends/holidays.

Skills

Superior work ethic

Timely input of hours

Detail oriented

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Strong attention to detail

Softscape installation

Hardscape installation

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

LMN software

Job description

• Base Pay $17.25 - $23.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others Yes

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and competency satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job.

In the absence of a landscape foreman, oversee a crew of 2-3 team members, making sure they are on track and being productive.

Responsible for maintaining clean job sites. Record End-of-Day Checklist each day.

Maintain a strong work ethic to complete a variety of physical job tasks.

Professionally communicate with clients to achieve strong client/company relationships.

Operate a variety of outdoor landscape and power equipment, as well as a variety of hand tools.

Have experience operating excavators, skid loaders, and other machinery

Experience installing retaining walls, patio pavers and softscapes

Commit the hours necessary to make sure the job is done to satisfaction; this may include weekends and/or holidays

Maintain a clean appearance and conform to the Weller Brothers dress code.

Willingness to learn new techniques and installation practices.

Assist in maintaining all company equipment.

Follow all policies as specified in the Team Member Handbook.

Make decisions that are in the best interest of the company.

Other duties needed to help drive and fulfill the Weller Brothers Mission.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time non-exempt position. Specific schedules will be determined based on weather and general needs of the business.

COMPENSATION AND AVAILABLE BENEFITS

Benefits Available after 60 Days of Service

Health Insurance Available

Dental Insurance Available

Vision Insurance Available

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Benefits Available After 6 Months of Service

Paid Paternity/Maternity Leave

401K with Company Match Up to 4%

Benefits Available at Start of Employment

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Positive and Motivated Work Environment

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

Superior work ethic.

Timely input of hours on LMN software to ensure accurate payroll processing.

Detail oriented, with considerable attention to order and cleanliness.

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Strong attention to detail

Experience installing softscapes, such as edging, mulch, rock, plants, trees and sod.

Experience installing hardscapes, such as pavers, retaining walls, and outdoor kitchens.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Minimum of two-years experience in industry or related field.

Must be 18 years or older

High school diploma/GED

Valid driver's license and a clean driving record is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Team members must be able to perform the following tasks during a typical 8+hour day.

SEDENTARY WORK : Lifting up to 10#; occasionally lifting or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Work essentially involves sitting and is considered sedentary if only a small amount of walking and standing is necessary to carry out duties.

LIGHT WORK: Lifting up to 20#, frequently lifting of carrying objects up to 10#. Work is classified light if it requires walking or standing to a significant degree (regardless of weight lifted) or involves sitting most of the time with a degree or pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls.

LIGHT MEDIUM WORK: Lifting up to 30#; frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 20#.

MEDIUM WORK: Lifting up to 50#; frequent lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 25#.

LIGHT HEAVY WORK: Lifting up to 80#; frequent lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 45#.

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HEAVY WORK: Lifting up to 100#; frequent lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 80#.

Summary

The primary responsibility of the Landscape Lead Hand is to aid and assist a landscape foreman while on job sites. Coordinate and manage team members along with their schedules, in the absence of a landscape foreman. This position will perform a variety of outdoor landscape project installations that improve the functional and/or aesthetic value of the property. Many of the projects include softscape and hardscape installation, including pavers, retaining walls, and outdoor kitchens.Installations require experience and knowledge of operating machinery efficiently and safely. All Weller Brothers team members are expected to provide excellent client service by assisting clients promptly and courteously, answer questions and provide information as needed. A landscape lead hand will perform and assist in ensuring all team members are executing all job responsibilities in a safe, timely and efficient manner.