Landscape Maintenance Crew Lead

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement Savings plan with a

Employee-owned company

Health Plan

Stock purchase options

Scholarship Program

Charitable matching gifts

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Rapid City, SD seeks a Landscape Enhancement Crew Leader to direct the crew and manage on-site tasks. You will oversee daily grounds and turf maintenance, including planting, trimming, mowing, weed control, mulching, and fertilizing, while ensuring client communication and safety.

This permanent, full-time role offers opportunities for advancement and access to company-provided equipment and safety gear.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Background in Horticulture or Landscaping preferred.
• Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID knowledge preferred.
• 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.
• Enhance appearance and value of properties through leadership in daily grounds and turf maintenance.
• Plant, trim, mow, weed, mulch, fertilize and related tasks.
• Diagnose insect, disease, and cultural/environmental turf and shrub conditions.
• Maintain open communication with management and clients to provide feedback on landscape needs.

Skills

Outdoor Enthusiasm

Team Leadership

Horticulture Knowledge

Plant Identification

Communication Skills

Education

Horticulture/ Landscaping background

Tools

Landscape Equipment

Job description

Position Overview

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

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company Locations: Rapid City, SD Additional Locations: none Work Site: On Site Req ID: 229616

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

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!

Divisional Overview

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. 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%