Lead Landscaping Crew - Training, Safety & Timely Projects

Asplundh Tree Expert Co; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

James River Grounds Management, LLC in Portsmouth, VA is seeking a Landscaping Crew Leader to supervise a crew on job sites, ensure safety, efficiency, and high quality workmanship, and report to the Operations Manager.

You will train team members, plan schedules, assign tasks, manage materials and equipment, and communicate with clients per the project plan, while upholding horticultural best practices and safety guidelines. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional landscape maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current State Technician and/or Applicator license preferred but not required.
• General knowledge of irrigation systems.
• General knowledge of horticultural and maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Work with management to create schedules and follow job specifications, including materials and timelines.
• Organizes, supervises, leads and trains employees to complete projects within established guidelines and timeframe.
• Ensures contractual obligations are fulfilled in a manner that is in line with proper horticultural practices.
• Complies with equipment preventative maintenance program.
• Inspects each job site weekly and maintains punch lists given by manager while on site.
• Identifies ways to improve work processes, efficiency, and quality.
• Communicates with onsite clients as outlined in communication plan.
• Responds properly to the client’s requests; follows up to make sure their needs have been met.
• Keeps manager aware of all client concerns and communication on the job site.
• Maintains safe working conditions on job site at all times; follows and implements all company safety guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

English proficiency

Training others

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Planning

Safety awareness

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

State Technician/Applicator license (preferred)

Job description

James River Grounds Management, LLC in Portsmouth, VA is seeking a Landscaping Crew Leader to supervise a crew on job sites, ensure safety, efficiency, and high quality workmanship, and report to the Operations Manager.

You will train team members, plan schedules, assign tasks, manage materials and equipment, and communicate with clients per the project plan, while upholding horticultural best practices and safety guidelines. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.