United Veterans Construction and Landscape Solutions, Inc. (UVETS) is more than just a commercial landscape management company. Our PURPOSE is “Providing Veterans Opportunities They Earned”. UVETS is an organization that lives by three (3) Core Values: PEOPLE FIRST, being ACCOUNTABLE and being PROFESSIONAL. Our three (3) UNIQUES are revealed through our commitment to being PEOPLE driven, TECHNOLOGY driven, and DETAIL driven - always staying focused on developing knowledgeable, ethical, and motivated team members. UVETS prides itself in forming lasting partnerships and relationships with a mindset of “WE OWN IT”. Our actions don't have direction without “GWC”…do you GET it, do you WANT it, and do you have the CAPACITY to do it?

Job Description:

A successful Maintenance Assistant Crew Leader (MACL)is detail-oriented, well-rounded in the landscape industry, and responsible for landscape maintenance and enhancement projects under the direction of a Maintenance Crew Leader (MCL). The MACL provides lead supervision to assigned team members; delegates daily work and guides team members in the safe delivery of landscape maintenance operations. The MACL leads by example, always displays a “Can Do” attitude, promotes professionalism, and embraces accountability. The incumbent can operate a variety of machinery, tools, and equipment and has a working knowledge of horticulture practices. This position is intended for continuous development and upward growth within the company. The incumbent will also perform all other duties as assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Direct, oversee and participate in daily landscape maintenance operations; apply leadership skills to effectively keep team members engaged in assigned tasks
• Perform quality assurance activities aimed to detect and resolve problems, and delivery satisfactory outcomes
• Apply company’s training and team development tools to ensure all crew members perform their work safely and efficiently
• Provide relevant feedback about crews’ performance and quality of work; always looking out for the best interest of every maintenance production crew member
• Operate a variety of landscape equipment including but not limited to commercial mower, line/hedge trimmer, edge, blower, and chainsaw
• Maintains vehicle and equipment and reports any needed repairs
• Complete UVETS’ training, certification tracks (CT) that heighten forward mobility

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to assign and supervise the work of others, provide instruction, lead crew, and inspire confidence
• Basic knowledge of in-depth horticultural practices, including but not limited to planting, pruning, and fertilization
• Cut turf using various sized power mowers, trimming and edging using a gas-powered edger/trimmer, and operating a gas-powered blower
• Ability to maintain the highest level of integrity and professionalism
• Highly energetic, self-starter, and demonstrates a positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills; written and oral
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to understand the technical requirements to perform landscape maintenance duties as assigned
• Must be professional in appearance and actions
• Results and action-oriented
• Effective problem-solving skills, and ability to work and meet deadlines

Physical Requirements:

• Stand, walk, crouch, stoop and/or kneel; employee will regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
• May be exposed to hazardous material, loud noise, and/or extreme heat/cold temperatures

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• 2 years of related industry experience required; military experience may be substituted to meet position requirements
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with a clean record

Featured Benefits:

• Educational Financial Assistance
• Group Health and Dental Insurance Options
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Referral Program Incentive
• 401(k)

Age Discrimination in Employment Act:

UVETS follows the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) which protects individuals who are 40 years of age or older from employment discrimination based on age. The ADEA’s protections apply to both employees and job applicants. UVETS understands that Under the ADEA, it is unlawful to discriminate against a person because of his/her age with respect to any term, condition, or privilege of employment, including hiring, firing, promotion, layoff, compensation, benefits, job assignments, and training.

Fair Labor Standards Act:

UVETS follows the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) which establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments.

Occupational Safety and Health Act

UVETS follows the Occupational Safety and Health Act which was a law passed in 1970 to encourage safer workplace conditions in the U.S. The Occupational Safety and Health Act established the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to set standards and perform inspections at job sites. In some parts of the country, an OSHA-approved state agency helps enforce job safety standards, which must be at least as stringent as federal guidelines.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

UVETS is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, UVETS prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. 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.

Harassment is a form of unlawful discrimination and violates UVETS policy. Harassment is any unwelcome conduct that is based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. UVETS will promptly, thoroughly, and fairly investigate every harassment related issue that is brought to its attention and will take disciplinary action, when appropriate, up to and including termination of employment.