Landscaper or Landscaper Lead

Segale Properties; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Segale Properties is seeking a full-time Landscaper -or- Landscaping Crew Lead to join our team on Segale owned properties in the Pacific Northwest. The role focuses on landscape maintenance, lawn care, and garden bed upkeep, with a path to lead a crew on more complex projects.

The successful candidate demonstrates reliability, safety, strong customer service, and the ability to train and supervise others while upholding The Segale Way values.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• License for commercial pesticide application is required or preferred.
• 5+ years of commercial or high-end residential landscaping experience.

Responsibilities

• Landscape maintenance and lawn care including mowing, edging, pruning, and irrigation.
• Operate a wide variety of tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Remove debris and maintain clean outdoor spaces.
• Assist on landscape construction projects and adapt to daily changes in assignments.
• Provide on-the-job training and uphold safety culture.

Skills

Outdoor work

Team leadership

Customer service

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Commercial Pesticide Applicators License

Tools

PPE & safety gear

Job description

Segale Properties, a mid-sized commercial real estate company, is looking for a full-time Landscaper -or- Landscaping Crew Lead to join our team!

Our Landscape crew is committed to exceptional work, cares about details others might not notice, takes pride in being reliable, fosters collaboration, and demonstrates "The Segale Way" values through their words and actions. Employees work on Segale owned properties and take pride in making Segale spaces beautiful.

Regardless of role or tenure, everyone at Segale chips in to get-it-done with a sense of humor and humility. In addition to the tasks listed below, everyone is expected to complete additional duties as needed and assigned.

Responsibilities Include

• Landscape maintenance and general lawn care: mowing, weeding, edging, fertilizing, pruning, seeding, planting, irrigation, groundskeeping, and garden bed upkeep.
• Operate a wide variety of tools and equipment with commitment to safety, including properly cleaning, storing, and maintaining a variety of tools and equipment.
• Remove debris, trash, and litter from facilities and outdoor spaces.
• Work on a variety of landscape construction projects and being adaptable to day-to-day changes in work assignments and location.
• Complete work with a keen eye to detail and are always looking for ways to keep Segale properties looking their best.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Landscaping Crew Lead ONLY, Additional Responsibilities

• Set pace and motivate team to work with a sense of urgency without sacrificing quality of work.
• Conduct before and after inspection of sites to identify successes and follow-up needed.
• Provide on-the-job training to build and reinforce skills as they are needed.
• Reinforce Segale's culture of safety, including the use of PPE.
• Reinforce the high standards, positive, and productive work environment required of everyone at Segale.
• Demonstrate leadership skills that foster a sense of purpose and encourages productivity and engagement.

Who You Are

• You care about your job and like working outside in our PNW weather.
• Committed to excellent customer service, a cooperative demeanor, and lack of ego.
• Demonstrates ability to follow instructions and take initiative without direct supervision.
• Demonstrates success working collaboratively within a team and independently.
• Self-driven interest in on-the-job learning and growth opportunities.
• Demonstrates good judgement, organization, and commitment to safety.
• Effective communicator with the ability to work with a diverse group of people to achieve a common goal.

Requirements

*Education, Experience*

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License and safe driving record. For insurance purposes, preference will be given to candidates at least 25 years of age.
• Experienced with outdoor landscape and/or general physical labor work.

*Workplace Safety*

• Punctual and reliable daily attendance and remaining alert throughout shift.
• Able to perform physically demanding daily work in various weather conditions. This includes lifting to 50 pounds, bending, turning, pushing, and pulling without limitations.

Landscaping Crew Lead ONLY Requirements

Commercial Pesticide Applicators License.

Strong knowledge of local plants and their proper planting, care, and pruning.

5+ years of commercial or high-end residential landscaping, including at least 1-2 years of overseeing other landscape cr