Site Supervisor / Landscaping Crew Leader (Portage / Battle Creek / Grand Rapids / Benton Harbor)

Brightview Landscapes Careers; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes seeks a Site Supervisor / Landscaping Crew Leader to manage field operations across West Michigan. The role requires leadership in overseeing landscaping crews, ensuring quality standards, and effectively communicating with management. Ideal candidates will possess landscaping experience and a Chauffeur's license, with opportunities for competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health and wellness coverage

401k savings plan

Qualifications

• Must hold a Chauffeur's license or be willing to obtain one.
• Experience in landscape-related fields.
• Ability to pass a Criminal Background check, Driving record check, and Drug Test.

Responsibilities

• Manage field operations and ensure quality standards for customer sites.
• Lead landscaping crews and assist with hands-on tasks as needed.
• Communicate with Operations Manager about service expectations and quality checks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Tools

BrightView Equipment certifications

Job description

At BrightView, the best teams are created and maintained here. If you are searching for your next fulfilling career, picture yourself on a best-in-class team where you can grow to be your brightest. We're looking for a Site Supervisor / Landscaping Crew Leader to help lead crews and support overall Operations for our West Michigan locations Can you picture yourself here? This is a hybrid role, you will lead landscaping teams as needed and support other operational tasks and needs other day through out the West MI Market.

STARTING RATE OR MINIMUM RATE OF PAY IS $18 PER HOUR AND COULD INCREASE FROM THERE DEPENDENT UPON PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE AND ANY CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES YOU HOLD.

Candidates MUST have a Chauffeur's license currently or are willing to obtain one prior to starting work, at their cost. The perfect Candidate also has MDARD Pesticide Licenses 3A, 3B & 6 and has some previous Operations management experience.

Here's what you'd do :

The Site Supervisor is a Crew Leader position that manages field operations for a specific customers and / or customer sites daily ensuring quality and job specifications are met. Some days time will be spent in field hands-on assisting teams complete jobs and other days it could be time spent completing Quality checks on properties we maintain throughout West MI as well as other operational and field specific tasks.

You'd be responsible for :

• Maintain a schedule and ensure service expectations are met
• Surface customer problems or concerns and report back to Operations Manager
• Assist in resolving issues with customer service when needed
• Ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with company policies
• Communicate regularly with Operations Manager to ensure client needs and expectations are consistently met or exceeded
• Monitor site quality daily and ensure crews are addressing deficiencies daily
• Deliver services as specified on client site
• Work to identify more efficient ways to perform work
• Coordinate service execution with Operation Manager
• Oversee day to day site operations and delegate work to crew team members
• Provide Operations Manager feedback on crew member(s)
• Work with Crew Leader / Operations Manager, helping to develop and train crew members
• Ensure equipment preventative maintenance is performed as needed and equipment is in good working order
• Participate in branch meetings as directed
• Ensure crew time is accurately captured.
• Log equipment usage and maintenance cycles

You might be a good fit if you have :

• BrightView Equipment certifications
• Experience in a landscape-related field
• Demonstrated leadership among the team and with peers
• MUST have a Chauffer's License; OR BE WILLING TO OBTAIN ONE BEFORE HIRE DATE - must be current and good Driving record, strong leadership, and familiarity with the techniques and equipment used in landscaping.
• MUST be able to pass a Criminal Background check; Driving record check; Drug Test and DDOT Medical Exam
• MUST EITHER hold a current MDOT Medical Card; OR BE ABLE TO OBTAIN ONE within 48 hours of Offer
• Ability to communicate to crews and customer on-site

Physical Demands / Requirements :

• Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.)
• Ability to load / unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.)
• Ability to bend, stoop and twist continuously throughout the day
• Ability to Walk / Stand up to 10 hours a day.
• Must be able to direct report to customer site.

Here's what to know about working here :

Here at BrightView, we're as passionate about caring for our clients as we are about caring for each other. Though we're the nation's leading landscape company, we maintain a small company feel and supportive environment that makes our team members feel at home.

If you're looking to join a team of talented go-getters who tackle big vision projects other companies could only dream of, you just might have found your match. With our range of services, including landscape design, development, maintenance and enhancements, there's no limit to what we can do, and what you can achieve.

Growing Everyday

Like the communities we serve, you are on a constant path of discovery to shape your career and personal development. In addition to best-in-class opportunities and competitive salary, you may be eligible for benefits and perks like :

• Paid time off
• Health and wellness coverage
• 401k savings plan

BrightView is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.