Landscaping Crew Leader Job Description: The landscaping Crew Leader will manage and work alongside a crew of 2 apprentices. The locations are a mix of commercial and residential properties. The types of jobs include but not limited to: installing paver patios and pathways. Installing turf, rock and mulch beds and planting flowers, trees, shrubs.
Company Purpose Statement

Training: teach technical and life-skills in order to build confidence and capability

Delegation: create opportunities for owning roles in the company

Elevation: earned higher level of accountability and advancement to the next level

Winning!: recognize great achievements

Company Goals

• Always friendly
• Creating a safe and fun work environment
• Providing an efficient and clean job site
• Recognizing mistakes as learning opportunities and asking the question “is there a missing operational system?”
• Creating a company culture of positive attitudes
• Teaching and encouraging the learning of new trades and skills
• Loving what we do

The crew leader position is part educator, part leader, part skilled laborer:

• An excellent candidate is keen to share their knowledge with the landscaping apprentices, training them with an online platform that includes a library of training videos, tests and in the field training.
• This candidate will be a part of the leadership team at Turf Tamers, meeting on a regular basis with the administrative staff and owners. They will be a part of many decisions for the betterment of the company such as identifying the ideal customer and job, hiring crew member/apprentices based on "fit", creating and maintaining efficiency systems at the shop and yard. As the season commences the leadership team will continuously review decisions and pivot as necessary, continual feedback will be provided and encouraged.
• A great candidate has the experience and skill necessary to not only complete the job, but to be careful to budget well the estimated time and materials for project in order to meet time/materials goals.

Responsibilities:
- Supervise and lead a crew of landscaping apprentices on various projects and maintenance of properties
- Ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget
- Coordinate and communicate with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Read and interpret construction plans, schematics, and blueprints
- Oversee the construction process, including scheduling, quality control, and safety compliance
- Monitor progress and make adjustments as necessary to meet project goals
- Provide guidance and training to crew members/apprentices as needed
- Maintain accurate records of project activities and expenses

Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in green industry management or a related field
- Strong knowledge of landscape construction processes, techniques, and materials
- Proficiency in using construction management software
- Familiarity with OSHA regulations and safety protocols
- Experience in time management, cost control, and contract management
- Excellent communication and leadership skills

Work Conditions:

-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

Job Type: Full-time, Salary