Enhancements Crew Leader - Stoughton

Job Summary:

The Landscape Enhancements Crew Leader is responsible for coordinating and supervising crew members complete and carry out landscape construction projects. The Landscape Enhancements Crew Leader will be required to operate a variety of tools and equipment and train team members to use tools for each project, as well provide daily progress reporting on job time and cost data.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees a team of landscape enhancement technicians, providing clear direction, training, and support to ensure the successful completion of projects.
• Coordinates with management to schedule work, manage resources effectively, and communicate project requirements to ensure client satisfaction.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Plans and manages the loading/unloading of trucks and trailers in the AM and PM including all daily labor, equipment and materials required to complete daily objectives.
• Cuts grass, trims edges, cleans up debris, blows trimmings, fertilizes and waters turf areas and performs other lawn care duties.
• Moves and installs soil, mulch, and plant material to assist with the enhancement of landscape gardens and related areas.
• Operates power equipment including, but not limited to, lawn tractors, lawn mowers, line trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, pruning saws, sod cutters, chain saws and other similar equipment.
• Trains and supervises the work of crew members to ensure proper safety, quality, and productivity.
• Inspects all work for quality to eliminate the need for return visits and/or re-work due to quality or customer satisfaction issues.
• Trains crew members on proper and safe job methods.
• Conducts daily inspections and maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Assists in other job-related duties including enhancement projects, shop and yard maintenance, vehicle, and equipment maintenance.
• Completes and submits all required paperwork daily, including daily time and service record forms, equipment daily inspection forms, attendance tracking, requests for time off, etc.
• Maintains and enforces standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and shop/yard areas.
• Ensures that all work activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner, and that all crew members follow government and company PPE standards.
• Complies with all company policies and regulations.
• Works in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations.
• Communicates with customers in a polite and courteous manner, when applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner.
• Effective communication skills - must be able to carry out verbal instructions, read labels and signs, complete daily reports to office and/or customers.
• Time management skills.
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in the landscape/grounds maintenance industry.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous physical tasks.
• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, and materials.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Requires good manual dexterity.
• Excellent stamina is required.
• Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis.
• Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold.
• Work flexible hours including occasional weekends.