Landscape Crew Leader

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCurrin Outdoor Living is seeking a passionate Landscape Crew Leader to join our team. You'll help craft top-tier dream outdoor living spaces across the Triangle area, collaborating closely with designers and operational experts, whether the client has a small urban space or a large 5-acre plot.

Our leadership is guided by values of integrity, excellence, accountability, and being a team player. Our mission is to honor God by creating spaces that help foster and build better relationships. We strive to create a workplace that embodies these values while welcoming employees of all beliefs.

What We Are Looking For:

• Strong leadership skills: The ability to inspire, motivate, and guide teams to achieve goals for premier projects.
• Excellent communication skills: Provide clear instructions, listen actively, and resolve any issues that happen on the job.
• Problem Solving Abilities: Make smart decisions under pressure and tackle challenges head-on.

• Exceptional organizational skills: To manage schedules, resources, and logistics efficiently.
• Adaptability and flexibility: To adapt and adjust to changing field conditions and find new solutions and strategies as needed.
• Focus on Details: High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in task execution and safety protocols.
• Prioritize Safety: Enforce safety standards and promote a safe working environment for all team members.
• Build a Strong Team: To promote collaboration, agreement, and a positive team dynamic.
• Customer-focused mindset: A commitment to understanding client needs and ensuring satisfaction.
• Empathize and Understand: Manage diverse teams and clients with patience, empathy, and respect.

If you are enthusiastic about and embody the above characteristics, we want to hear from you

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: $55,000 to $70,000 per year, based on experience
• Health Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off and Vacation Pay
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Company Cell Phone

Essential Functions:

• Lead and work with planting crew of 2-4 team members
• Complete daily task logs and hour tracking
• Read designs, work orders, and blueprints for each project
• Confirm and order materials for each assigned project
• Operate equipment not limited to mini excavators, skid steers, mini track loader, chainsaw, etc.
• Drive light duty dump truck and adhere to proper trailering methods
• Check and maintain equipment and trucks
• Organize shop and trucks to keep an orderly work environment
• Communicate and coordinate with production manager for assigned project tasks

Required Experience:

• 2-3 years planting/drainage installation
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record
• Eligibility to work in the United States
• Ability to work in-person in North Carolina
• Ability to operate basic landscape equipment
• Ability to drive a light duty dump truck and have trailering experience

Ideal Qualifications and Skills:

• 5+ years installation experience in Landscape Construction working with plants, mulch, sod, irrigation, drainage, etc.
• Degree in Landscape or Construction Field
• Bilingual: Ability to speak Spanish and English

Other:

• We encourage candidates with military experience to apply.
• We welcome applicants that do not have a high school or college degree.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and veterans.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Leading and working alongside a crew of 2-4 team members to complete landscape projects

Physical Demands
The position requires various physical activities, including prolonged standing, walking, stooping, crawling, kneeling, crouching, climbing, balancing, reaching, grasping, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and handling. Other requirements include talking, hearing, depth perception, manual dexterity, and a wide field of vision. Candidates must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 80 pounds.

Work Environment
The physical demands of this position include being exposed to various outdoor conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and humidity. You will encounter fluctuating weather patterns and work in both wet and dry environments. This role also involves frequent exposure to high noise levels from equipment and machinery, as well as vibrations from the use of power tools.
Additional environmental exposures include:

• Proximity to moving mechanical parts, such as lawn mowers, trimmers, and other landscaping equipment.
• Potential exposure to electrical hazards, particularly when working near or with electrical systems (e.g., lighting or irrigation systems).
• Atmospheric conditions, such as dust, pollen, and fumes from machinery, fertilizers, or chemicals, requiring proper safety measures.
• Risk of electrical shock when using certain power tools or working around electrical systems.
• Working on or near wet, slippery surfaces, or uneven terrain, which may increase the risk of slips and falls.
• Bee stings and other bug bites
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel
This position is required to travel to job sites in the Triangle area.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position.  All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

Currin Outdoor Living is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Currin Outdoor Living complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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