Landscape Lead — Train & Guide the Grounds Crew

PRIDE Industries

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 31,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

PRIDE Industries is seeking a Landscape Lead in the Los Angeles area to oversee installation and maintenance of grounds at assigned facilities, including roads and parking lots. Under general supervision the Landscape Lead manages landscaping tasks and supervises the work of people with developmental disabilities in assigned locations to keep grounds safe and pristine.

The role requires knowledge of landscaping practices, equipment operation, fertilizer and chemical use, and strong

Qualifications

At least one year of landscaping experience.
Ability to effectively train and direct employees to meet departmental goals/objectives.
Knowledge of landscape maintenance standards and techniques, materials, and the safe and proper use of chemicals.
Knowledge of departmental operations and procedures, and organizational policies.
Knowledge of Cal OSHA and OSHA occupational safety regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively and respond to questions and requests from team, customers and others.
Effective written communication skills using appropriate business English.
Human relations skills to maintain effective working relationships with team.
Effective customer service skills.
Intermediate computer literacy including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software.
Basic mathematical ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Demonstrated customer service, problem solving and commonsense skills.

Responsibilities

Performs landscape maintenance activities: mows lawns, trims hedges, shrubs, pulls weeds and maintains flower beds to maintain the overall appearance of landscape vegetation and grounds.
Trains employees; sets up work, directs workflow, and monitors progress of projects through to completion.
Provides work instruction and training in the safe and proper use of equipment and chemicals to include the application of fertilizer, weed killer, and necessary pesticides, pulls weeds, and maintains flower beds.
Oversees work activities and reviews work to ensure it is performed safely, on-time, and according to established procedures, regulations, and guidelines.
Monitors and maintains irrigation systems to ensure that vegetation is properly irrigated.
Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.