Landscaping Crew Leader/Foreman

POSITION OVERVIEW

Minimum of 2 years landscape industry experience required

Ensures the technicians complete tasks effectively and efficiently by maintaining detailed daily customer job records including

labor hours, equipment, and materials used on each work ticket

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT

• Ensures that the tools and equipment needed are loaded on the trucks prior to departure to the job site
• Manages the loading/unloading of trucks and trailers in the morning and evening
• Supervises the work of technicians onsite and delegates job tasks in a manner that ensures proper safety, quality, and productivity
• Oversees all work tickets and ensures completion in accordance with the schedule
• Inspects all work tickets completed for quality to eliminate the need for return visits and/or re-work due to poor quality or client satisfaction issues
• Ensures that all work activities are carried out in a safe manner, including compliance with government and company
• Personal Protective Equipment (“PPE”) standards
• Maintains and enforces standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and shop/yard areas
• Submits accurate, completed, work order documents to the operations leadership at the end of each workday
• Reads and interprets blueprints and structural drawings to delegate work activities as necessary
• Maintains a clean and safe work site including proper maintenance and care of all company equipment

TEAM MANAGEMENT

• Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
• Communicates with the operation leadership regarding crew members including both positive and negative feedback
• Oversees employee training and development
• Position may perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2 years landscape industry experience required
• Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience preferred

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess a valid state driver’s license
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities/tasks
• Knowledge of all phases of landscaping projects
• Ability to lead, develop, and mentor crew members
• Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail in all responsibilities and duties

WORKING CONDITIONS AND EMPLOYMENT STATUS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Outdoor conditions
• Extended work hours during peak seasons
• Requires substantial physical activity performing strenuous activities of a productive and technical nature; regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions of extreme heat and extreme cold; consistent exposure to loud noise; potential exposure to air pollution, allergens, dust, pollen, insects, and other potentially harmful naturally occurring hazards; continuous exposure to moving mechanical parts and sharp objects