Landscaping Lead

CW Resources; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan & Match

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Job summary

CW Resources is seeking a hands-on Landscaping Lead to guide and train a crew while delivering high-quality commercial landscape work. You will oversee daily operations, monitor safety, and coordinate schedules to meet client deadlines in a mission-driven, Equal Opportunity workplace.

The role emphasizes leadership, outdoor work, and adherence to safety guidelines, with opportunities to mentor staff and advance within a supportive nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance.
• Solid understanding of landscaping techniques, tools, and equipment.
• Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and ability to implement safety measures on the job site.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with team members and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a crew of landscapers in the performance of commercial landscaping services.
• Support the management of daily operations, ensuring tasks are completed safely and to high quality standards.
• Perform landscaping tasks including mowing, trimming, planting, irrigation installation, mulching, and hardscaping as needed.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and proper use of equipment.
• Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to crew members to ensure high-quality performance.
• Coordinate schedules and prioritize tasks to meet client expectations and deadlines.
• Maintain clear communication with team members, managers, and clients to address needs and concerns.
• Monitor inventory and assist with ordering materials, tools, and supplies as necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, including project details and crew performance.

Skills

Landscaping experience

OSHA knowledge

Team leadership

Communication skills

Job description

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• Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30pm

We're looking for a hands-on Landscaping Lead who loves the outdoors and enjoys helping others succeed. You'll work side-by-side with the crew, guiding and training them while doing high-quality landscape work yourself.

• Lead and manage a crew of landscapers in the performance of commercial landscaping services.
• Support the management of daily operations, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.
• Perform landscaping tasks including mowing, trimming, planting, irrigation installation, mulching, and hardscaping as needed.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, including proper use of equipment and tools.
• Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to crew members to ensure high-quality performance.
• Coordinate schedules and prioritize tasks to ensure client expectations and deadlines are met.
• Maintain clear communication with team members, managers, and clients to address needs and concerns, ensuring customer satisfaction
• Monitor inventory and assist with ordering materials, tools, and supplies as necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, including project details and crew performance.

What You'll Need to be Successful:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance.
• Solid understanding of landscaping techniques, tools, and equipment.
• Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and ability to implement safety measures on the job site.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with team members and clients.
• A positive attitude.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• This role requires passing a security clearance and maintaining it throughout your employment.

Bonus If You Have These Skills:

• Experience with irrigation systems, lawn care equipment, and hardscaping.
• Knowledge of sustainable landscaping practices.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve goals and meet deadlines.

Why You'll Love This Job:

• You'll be a part of a mission-driven team that values your hard work and helps you grow.
• Access to an Employee Wellness Coordinator and robust wellness program that support your health and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for advancement-grow your career with us!

Explore Our Generous Benefits Package:

• Employer Paid Benefits Offered:
  • Insurance - Medical & Dental
  • Vision - (Voluntary Benefit)
  • Telemedicine
  • Retirement Plan & Match Options
  • Short Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays & Vacation
  • Sick Time

Physical & Environmental Demands:

• Ability to lift, carry, and move heavy objects on a regular basis.
• Stamina to perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods, including standing, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and direct sunlight.
• Exposure to noise, dust, and dirt from landscaping equipment and tools.
• Ability to work with potentially hazardous materials, such as fertilizers, chemicals, and equipment.
• Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safety guidelines at all times.
• Reasonable accommodations can be provided.

CW's Core Values: Mission Driven, Teamwork Makes Us Stronger, & Everyone Brings Value!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made based on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Company Overview: CW Resources, a part of CW Group, is a national non-profit organization that has been delivering mission-driven, high-quality services for more than 60 years. We are committed to fostering a supportive and respectful workplace where every employee is valued for their unique contributions. We're proud to offer a wide range of services, from vocational rehabilitation programs to delivering healthy food options through the Meals on Wheels program. Our dedication to empowering individuals and strengthening communities drives everything we do, and we continue to work toward a brighter, more welcoming future for all.

Pay Transparency Disclaimer: We are committed to pay transparency. Compensation for this role is determined in good faith and based on jobrelated factors such as skills, experience, education, and internal equity, in accordance with applicable law. Employees and applicants may request additional compensation information as permitted by law.

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Qualifications

Behaviors

• Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them
• Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
• Loyal - Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help
• Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's License (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.