Landscape Crew Leader

Benefits Available: Health Care, 401K, Paid Vacation, Professional Uniforms, Comprehensive Training For Career AdvancementBrief Overview: A Landscape Management Crew Leader, is a working team member that oversees, lawn mowing, clean-ups, mulching, trimming, landscape maintenance, pruning, trimming, fertilization, weed control, planting of trees and shrubs, flower installation, leaf clean-ups, and similar tasks. Crew Leader (Landscape Management Operations) - Job DescriptionEast Coast Facilities, Inc. provides facility maintenance to commercial, industrial, institutional, government and corporate clients. Our Crew Leaders are working foremen that take the lead in a Crew of up to 8 persons. This position reports to a Project Manager. Trade Skill RequirementsAble to effectively communicate in the English languageDrive company vehicles as directedOperate various types of equipment and machinery associated with this job descriptionIs a journeyman in one or more of the following job sub-categories:Professional landscape maintenance operationsProfessional landscape construction servicesLandscape repairs, restoration, and remediationLicensed arbor care and tree trimming servicesLandscape irrigation repairs and maintenancePerform other assigned tasks related to landscape managementWinter Season OperationsPlow snow using trucks or loadersShovel snow using hand shovels or snow blowersApply salt and other de-icing agents to paved surfacesAssist with pre-storm preparedness Assist with post-storm clean up and restockingCompany Excellence RequirementsClient ManagementProfessionally represents East Coast Facilities, Inc. always.Able to respond properly to the client and follow up to make sure their needs have been completed to their satisfactionAble to recognize when they do not have the answer for the client and let them know they will find out or get the Project Manager involvedKeeps the Project Manager aware of all client concerns and communication on the job siteMaintains positive, responsive, and flexible attitude to all clientsInspects site and advises Project Manager of potential liabilitiesCrew SupervisionEnsures that the crew meets projected man hour and materials budgets on assigned work ticketsPrepares and secures all materials, tools and equipment first thing in the morning for that day's scheduleTops off with fuel, turns in paperwork to office, cleans service vehicle and prepares for next day's activityAble to assign tasks to crew members (if applicable) and follow up to make sure that work was completed properlyInsures that all crew members (if applicable) report to work on time and follow all company rules and procedures. Takes appropriate disciplinary actions as necessary and involves Project Manager when necessary Crew TrainingEnsures crew members are trained on company safety policiesAble to certify crews in the job tasks assigned to the Crew LeaderTrains crew members (if applicable) to do job effectively and efficiently Able to cross train crew members in the performance of Crew Leader's role for future growthCan effectively communicate in English and/or Spanish what is to be learnedPerformance Reviews Able to evaluate the performance of the crewAble to assist the Project Manager in a performance review for crew membersAble to monitor goals based on evaluation processSafety ManagementMaintains and promotes safe working conditions in the field at all timesFollows company procedures on discipline if any safety rules are brokenHave zero preventable accidentsImage ComplianceMaintains clean, neat, and professional image of service vehicle & trailerEnsure crew members maintain professional image using approved ECF uniforms and by monitoring & maintaining proper employee actionsEquipment ManagementEnsures all assigned equipment, tools, safety items, vehicles & trailers or other items are maintained in proper working order by following proper maintenance and inventory schedulesIs accountable for neglect and abuse of assigned equipmentAdministrativeAble to read and writeCan organize and implement work scheduleResponsible for the following forms and proceduresAccident Reporting Forms Equipment Inventory Form Equipment Repair/Request As applicable – MR – FEP - ACP Monthly Vehicle Safety Inspection Quality Control Inspection Form As applicable - Irrigation IMR Form As applicable - Trailer Safety Inspection FormGeneral QualificationsMust be a journeyman in one or more of the job sub-categories listed aboveAble to operate a smart phone, send and receive emails, take digital photosAble to speak, read and write fluently in the English Language Have and hold a clean driver's licenseCan pass drug testCan pass a criminal back ground checkComply with business ethics, applicable laws and regulationMaintain confidentiality of proprietary informationWork Environment/Physical RequirementsWork in/or about situations near direct automotive trafficWork near or about natural bodies of waterWork with various types of work liftsAble to work overtime or extended shifts if required by ManagementAbility to work in extreme conditions – working temperatures may be between 0 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of timeAbility to work in extreme cold or wintry precipitationAbility to lift and carry 50 lbs. Ability to bend, stoop and twist continuously throughout the dayHow will my rate of pay be determined? Each job category has a range of pay associated with it. Hiring managers have corporate guidance on assigning the appropriate rate of pay based on a variety of factors including:Years of proven experience for the job you are applying forIf you qualify and meet our underwriting procedures to drive company vehiclesYour knowledge and ability to operate equipment classesIf you have special licensing, such as a CDL, Pesticide Applicators License, Tree Trimming License, ISA Arborist Certification, Lift Certification, etc.References of direct supervisors impact the rate of pay of new hiresHiring managers can rate match a recruited team member from a competitor