JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a passionate, hardworking, and experienced individual in the commercial landscaping and snow removal services to work with and lead a crew of two to five members throughout the seasons. The primary focus of this role is to lead by example as a working team member by following site schedules, adhering to all policies and procedures, and performing the daily tasks, as directed by the supervisor.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reports to Supervisor, Maintenance Operations Manager
- Promote a positive team environment through motivation, effective communication, and proactive problem-solving skills
- Responsible to lead a crew of two to four members daily
- Provide guidance and a steady work-pace to the crew
- Perform various landscaping tasks (lawn care, pruning, bed work, planting, etc.)
- Perform various snow removal tasks during the winter months
- Operate and drive work trucks and trailers as required
- Provide friendly, helpful, and professional customer service to clients as required by supervisor
- Ensure all Health & Safety policies and procedures are consistently followed by crew
- Ability to work outdoors in extreme heat and cold winter conditions
- Enter and maintain crew timesheets daily in Service auto crm
- Conduct daily inspections of assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment and report any issues, damages, etc.
- Long hours could be necessary to ensure tasks are completed
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum two-four years of practical experience in crew leader role for landscape maintenance and/or snow removal
- One-two years of garden maintenance – cultivating, edging, pruning, dead heading, etc.
- Two or more years of experience in grass cutting and trimming
- Basic plant identification and care knowledge
- Valid G driver’s license
- Level 1 First Aid (preferred)
- Horticulture Diploma an asset
- Pesticides license an asset
- Experience in a leadership role
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Punctual, trustworthy, and reliable
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver timely results with minimal supervision
- Positive and professional team attitude
- Highly motivated and passionate about the business
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Must frequently lift/or move up to twenty-five pounds and occasionally lift/or move up to fifty pounds
- Physically fit and able to work on feet, bend down and/or crouch for long periods of time
- Physically fit and able to work through warm temperatures and long hours when necessary
- Physically fit and able to perform repetitive tasks
- The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
- Noise level in the work environment is moderate
- Hearing protection and all other PPE must be work in accordance with regulations
- As necessary to actively participate in the completion of the daily work schedule
Job Types: Seasonal, Full-time
Salary: $18.00-$20.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
