Landscape Team Leader

Southern Landscape Group; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Landscape Group in Virginia is seeking a Landscape Team Leader to direct two or more crew members on landscaping projects, including water features and carpentry. The role requires strong leadership, horticultural knowledge, and the ability to supervise and coordinate with subcontractors.

You will review blueprints, manage time and resources, and maintain safety and quality on site while ensuring client satisfaction. A valid Virginia license and CDL may be required for some assignments.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school degree or GED and two years of documented experience in the green industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to use Apple technology for time tracking and job management.
• Must have great analytical problem solving and decision-making ability.
• Must have excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate with clients and professionals.
• Ability to use Google Translate to communicate with Spanish-speaking workers.

Responsibilities

• Direct the activities of two or more team members on a job and motivate them to perform at their best.
• Read landscaping blueprints and coordinate with team leaders and subcontractors to implement the construction phase.
• Apply pesticides as a licensed applicator.
• Ensure pre-loading of equipment and materials for the next day’s work.
• Operate equipment including back hoes, loaders, excavators, trenchers, and other tools.
• Interact with clients and inform production/sales teams of changes or requests.
• Record crew time and manage paperwork daily; track materials used and received.
• Plan and organize jobs to ensure resources and materials are available and work is completed on schedule.
• Coach and train a team to develop skills and address HR issues when needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work-site and ensure tools are returned and maintained.
• Possess a Virginia driver’s license and be able to drive trucks and trailers.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Spanish proficiency

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Apple technology

Google Translate

Job description

Description

About Us

For 27 years, Southern Landscape Group has been Central Virginia’s premier landscape design/build and maintenance firm. With a focus on high-end residential and commercial properties, we deliver unparalleled experiences and service to our clients daily.

At Southern, it all starts with our team! We realize that we are only as good as the people we have representing our brand; therefore, our emphasis is on finding, retaining, and training the highest quality people! Our mission is to support and grow our teams so we can make our clients’ lives better. Our modern fleet of equipment & trucks, modern facility & technology, and focus on safety make working here a mutually beneficial experience.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Landscape Team Leader is an experienced team member working in the Landscape division of the company. The primary function of the Landscape Team Leader is to direct the activities of two or more team members on a job. Constructs and installs water features, low-voltage lighting, carpentry, landscaping, and stone/boulder work. The Landscape Team Leader is able to operate a variety of equipment and has basic horticultural knowledge. They have advanced knowledge in landscape means, methods, techniques, and works with minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must have the ability to control a production crew and be able to motivate them to their best performance. This position requires an individual who can command respect while creating a team support environment among employees.
• Read landscaping blueprints and has a working knowledge of plant material, works directly with other team leaders, and subcontractors to implement the construction phase of a project.
• Applies pesticides as a licensed applicator.
• Responsible for making sure that pre-loading of equipment and materials known to be needed for the next production day’s work.
• Operates a variety of equipment included, but not limited to: back hoes, track loaders, excavators, trenchers, tillers, straw blower, chain saws, electric saws and other miscellaneous small hand tools.
• Operates automatic and stick-shift vehicles as well as commercial trucks and truck and trailer combinations.
• Routinely interacts with clients by way of introductions at the beginning of the job, answering questions, responding to clients, informing production and/or sales team of potential changes or client requests.
• Responsible for recording the crew members time, completing forms and other paperwork, on a daily basis and ensuring its accuracy. Tracks material used and received on jobsites.
• Assists with the production in planning and organizing the job, ensuring that sufficient resources and materials are available. Also ensures the job is completed efficiently within the hours allotted, to produce a quality end product.
• Must manage and coach a team of two or more employees to help develop their skills. Must communicate to HR about personnel issues, and ensuring team members receive the proper training
• Maintains a clean, safe and efficient work-site and ensures equipment is properly maintained.
• Responsible for all tools being returned to the shop at the end of a workday, tagging any tools needing repairs.
• Assists with snow removal operations in the winter months.
• Performs daily check-ins with Group Leader by 3PM to discuss current project status and equipment needs for the following day.
• Ability to speak and understand basic Spanish.
• Works as a team member as needed throughout Southern Landscape Group.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Time will be spent in an outdoor environment with limited ability to control noise, airborne contaminants, and temperature. Be able to lift 50 pounds regularly.

The team member is expected to work the assigned hours at Southern Landscape Group from Monday through Friday as well as weekends & overtime as dictated by seasonal needs. This is an hourly wage position with a normally expected workday of 6:50 AM until 5:00 PM.

Requirements

A high school degree or GED is required as well as two years of documented experience in the green industry

Must have great verbal and written communication skills

Must be able to use Apple technology for time tracking and job management

Must have great analytical problem solving and decision-making ability

Must have excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate with clients and professionals

Ability to use Google translate efficiently to communicate with Spanish speaking workers

Responsible for training and coaching a team of two or more team members to help develop their skills & ensure team members receive proper training

Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient job site and ensure truck/tools/equipment are properly maintained.

Ensure daily tasks are completed on schedule and budget to quality standard

Responsible for all tools being returned to the shop at the end of a workday and tagging any tools needing repairs

Ability to drive truck & trailer combinations

Maintain a neat and clean professional appearance

Performs daily check-ins with Group Leader by 3:00 PM to discuss current project status and equipment needs for the following day

Works as a team member throughout Southern Landscape Group with a positive attitude

Knows and supports the company’s vision, mission, and core values

CERTIFICATIONS

Valid Virginia driver’s license with insurable driving record

VDACS Registered Tech Certification

CPR/First Aid Certification

NALP Landscape Technician Cert. - Landscape Install & Irrigation

VCH (Skilled)

Valid Virginia CDL class “A”, with “O” exemption and valid medical card (skilled)

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.? Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Southern Landscape Group, Inc. does not guarantee that a position will be available at the time of submission. The submission of a resume or information expressing interest in working at Southern Landscape Group, Inc. does not obligate the company in any way and does not guarantee employment. Any false statements or omissions of information submitted from this site may lead to denial of employment or dismissal, if you are hired.