Shrub Team Leader

Air Comfort, Inc; Robinson Township (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Job summary

MMC Land Management is seeking a Shrub Team Leader to oversee a crew dedicated to shrub and landscape maintenance for diverse clients. This role emphasizes leadership, outdoor work, and hands-on technical skills in all seasons.

You will prune, plant, mulch, and maintain beds, while ensuring safety and quality. Snow removal duties may be required in winter, with overtime opportunities. Competitive benefits accompany year-round, full-time employment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of landscaping experience.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work with a shrub team to maintain landscapes.
• Prune, trim, and care for trees, shrubs, and hedges.
• Plant seeds, bulbs, and mulch, and maintain beds.
• Mow, edge, mulch, aerate, and weed lawns.
• Install and maintain landscape features and drainage.
• Remove dead material and weeds from beds.
• Operate tools such as pruners and mowers.
• Assist with snow removal during winter months.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Willingness to learn

Driver's license

Tools

Chainsaw

Shears

Pruning saws

Lawn mower

Trimmers

Job description

MMC Land Management is a respected leader in the landscape and snow removal industry, known for providing year-round, full-time employment and fostering career growth. As a Shrub Team Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing a team dedicated to maintaining and enhancing outdoor spaces for a diverse range of clients. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about landscaping, enjoy working outdoors in all seasons, and are eager to develop their leadership and technical skills within a supportive and growing company. MMC Land Management offers a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits, making it an excellent place to build a long-term career in landscaping.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside a team to perform shrub and landscape maintenance, ensuring high-quality results for clients
• Prune, trim, and care for trees, shrubs, and hedges using appropriate tools such as shears, pruners, and chainsaws
• Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, and shrubs, and apply mulch as needed
• Maintain lawns by mowing, edging, mulching, aerating, weeding, and removing thatch
• Install and maintain landscape features, including mulch and flower beds, drainage solutions, irrigation, landscape lighting, and hardscapes
• Remove dead plant material and weeds from beds to keep landscapes healthy and attractive
• Operate tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, hedge and brush trimmers, and power mowers
• Blow debris from driveways, walkways, and parking lots to maintain clean and safe outdoor areas
• Be available for snow removal during winter months, with overtime pay for snow removal activities
• Demonstrate reliability by consistently arriving on time and committing to required work hours

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of landscaping experience required
• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and rain
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills
• Willingness to learn all aspects of lawn maintenance and landscape installation
• Driver's license preferred

Compensation

$22.00 – $25.00 per hour for landscaping work.
$33.00 – $37.50 per hour for snow removal (1.5x pay rate during snow removal activities).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employee assistance program
• Referral program