Crew Leader

Crew Leader $32/Hr.

Job Description

All Seasons Landscaping in Cheshire, Connecticut, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Project Leader

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

All Seasons Landscaping ("A.S.L.") is a privately owned landscape construction corporation, continuously operating out of the Hartford, Connecticut, area since 1975. Over this 45 + year period, A.S.L. has developed a blue-chip client list and has become one of the region's premier landscape construction companies, achieving this status through consistent focus on quality improvement, efficient organization, thoughtful structure, and the utilization of state-of-the-art equipment and methodologies. A.S.L. prides itself on its unique approach to business: Unlike relying upon large numbers of relatively unskilled laborers to complete a project, A.S.L. employs a relatively small, well-trained, well-equipped workforce that is capable of efficiently completing large scale projects with unsurpassed precision and success. A.S.L. understands the value of a good team and its key employees are part of a closely-knit, high-performance unit, where the members are both highly skilled and well-compensated.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position is ideally suited for a team player capable of wearing "all the hats". The ideal candidate should be willing to work in all facets of landscape construction.

This career opportunity is to fill a newly created position to meet the increasing demands of our highly successful construction operations. This position offers challenging opportunities in leadership and management as well as participation in company growth. This full time "hands-on" field superintendent will be directly responsible for managing field operations and staff as well as interacting with office personal. In addition, the successful candidate will be directly responsible for the oversight and implementation of:

• Large scale landscape construction projects from inception to completion,
• Commercial Snow Plowing Operations,
• Working with project engineers and general contractors,
• Maintenance of all vehicles, equipment, and facilities,
• Safety and educational programs,
• Continual training and mentoring of staff, and
• Accurate record keeping and timely submittal of daily paperwork.

Successful candidate will work effectively in a team environment and function as a direct liaison between workforce and management.

Required skills/experience

• Comfortable with / proven track record of managing large scale commercial landscape projects E.g.: DOT Highway Projects, University Large Scale Projects Wetland Plantings, Malls , Large Retail Stores, Schools
• Minimum of 3 years work verifiable experience in the role of a commercial landscape construction supervisor
• Basic computer skills / Good mathematical aptitude
• Blueprint comprehension / Plant identification
• Creative, pro-active problem-solving skills
• Strong negotiating / crisis management skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to inspire others to their full potential
• Good communication and motivational skills
• Landscape construction equipment operating experience
• Commercial snow plowing experience
• Ability to prioritize and allocate the task to your staff effectively

EDUCATION / TRAINING

These items are "pluses"

CDL license (a plus)

• Formal education in landscape construction
• Supervisory ground applicator license
• Irrigation license would be a "plus"

REQUIRED CULTURE / CHARACTERISTICS

The successful candidate will possess the following characteristics:

• Team Player with positive "upbeat attitude"
• Unquestioned honesty, ethics, integrity
• Eager to develop a career, ambitious, self-motivated
• Strong work-ethic, takes ownership
• Professional and forthright
• Mentor and coach with strong leadership skills
• Punctual, neat, organized, structured work approach
• Strong communicator

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00 per hour

Excellent Benefit Package

Paid personal Days

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation days

Additional Benefits