Crew Lead Assistant

Lead Assistant

The Lead Assistant will aid the Crew Leader in daily operations for both commercial and residential properties. This assistant role requires following detailed instructions from the Crew Lead, while managing time and executing quality work. The Lead Assistant will uphold all responsibilities outlined in this job description and follow all safety rules.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations: Strategize and follow Crew Leads’s instructions regarding daily operations. Work as a team to complete monthly assignments outlined in customer contracts such as, mowing, edging, detail weeding, shrub trimming, perennial maintenance, blowing, along with customer special requests. Report any issues with lawns, plants, irrigation or damage to property to the Crew Lead. Assist Lead with recording all daily work performed per stop via company-provided I-Pad.
• Team Support: Strategize with Lead on how best to complete assigned tasks within allotted time. Report any quality concerns to Lead including, but not limited to weeds in beds or lawns and damage concerns such as dying shrubs or lawn. Ensure all tools and equipment are back on the trailer and customers gates are secured before departing stop.
• Property Protection: Respect homeowner privacy and protect commercial assets including, but not limited to irrigation heads, hardscapes, houses/buildings and signage. Ensure all property gates are secure before departing.
• Equipment Care: Safely operate mowers, trimmers, blowers, and hand tools. Report any issues in detail to the Lead and complete equipment repair doc. Clean trucks, trailers, and mowers at the end of each week.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce OSHA standards, use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and ensure safe work conditions. Report any safety issues immediately to the Crew Lead and office.
• Customer & Office Relations: Serve as the secondary contact for onsite property managers and homeowners. Refer customers to the Lead for all communication and requests.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2 years of professional landscape maintenance experience, covering both commercial and residential services.
• Horticultural Knowledge: Some understanding of regional plants, materials, turf management, some weed identification, and seasonal pruning techniques.
• Driver's License: Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and proof of current vehicle insurance; comfortable towing and backing up landscape trailers is required.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to lift up to 50–75 lbs consistently and work outdoors in all weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Communication: Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Ability to follow & execute detailed directions while delegating tasks to laborers. Voice any concerns or obstacles affecting the objective to the Lead. Politely refer customers to Lead for any special request or feedback. Report any misconduct to HR immediately.
• Digital Literacy: Familiarity with email and Google Workspace apps (Docs, Drive, Sheets) is preferable.

Employee Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO): After a 90-day probationary period,employees accrue 1 hour of PTO per every 40 hours worked. This equals 5 days of flexible paid time off per year for a full-time employee.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 4 Major Holidays Paid
• Performance-based quarterly bonuses
• Company-provided apparel.
• Boot & Rain Gear Allowance: $200 per year provided to every employee after 90 days of employment. This is paid out as a tax-free reimbursement or a direct company purchase for heavy-duty rain jackets, waterproof pants, or safety boots.

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $200