Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader

Air Comfort, Inc; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscaping service provider in Painesville is looking for a LM Crew Leader to manage and perform tasks on landscape maintenance teams. The candidate will supervise crews, coordinate project needs with management, and ensure safety and efficiency. The role requires physical endurance, the ability to work outdoors in various conditions, and prior supervisory experience is preferred. A valid state driver’s license is necessary for employment. This position may require weekend work during busy seasons.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid state driver’s license.
• Any combination of education and experience demonstrating knowledge and ability.
• Knowledge of proper use of landscape maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscape maintenance tasks on various outdoor projects.
• Supervise and train team members for safety and efficiency.
• Coordinate with management to plan equipment and material needs.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Independent work

Physical endurance

Communication skills

Bilingual

Tools

Power tools

Landscape equipment

Job description

Position Summary

The LM Crew Leader is responsible for performing highly physical tasks on our landscape maintenance team. This position operates a variety of hand and power tools, clean and prepare sites, trim natural environments, dig trenches, clean up debris, and remove waste material. The LM Crew Leader may assist other craft workers and Crew Leaders. This role is nonexempt, with full time hours between Monday – Friday (occasional off hour and weekend work due to seasonal changes and weather).

Key Responsibilities

• Performing landscape, maintenance, and/or construction tasks on outdoor projects and worksites as assigned by management personnel.
• Coordinating with Sales and Management Personnel to determine scope of work and plan equipment and material needs.
• Supervise, train, and motivate 2 to 3 member crews to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Comply and ensure proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed, bring problems to the attention of Colleagues, Management, and/or Human Resources.
• Hands-on work required with team members to complete projects, including loading trucks, hauling materials, and operating landscape equipment and machinery.
• Manage budget and time for each job, including material costs and tracking, accuracy of time sheets for crewmembers, daily communication of the job status, customer satisfaction, and continuous training of assigned crewmembers.
• Perform opening and closing duties.
• Participate on the Snow Operations team, including snow plan developments, area management during snow events, and/or snow operator. Snow Operations often requires hours outside of normal schedule.
• Performing other work-related duties as assigned, including but not limited to performing light maintenance on assigned equipment, record keeping of inventory, or maintaining cleanliness of assigned areas.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver’s license prior to employment.
• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work.
• Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in landscape maintenance work.
• Knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Understand proper equipment and tools safety.
• Prior supervisory experience, including giving written and oral instructions.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Bilingual candidates are a plus!