Maintenance Crew Leader (MCL)

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 Crew Leader (MCL) is detail-oriented, well-rounded in the landscape industry, and responsible for landscape maintenance and enhancement projects under the direction of a Maintenance Site Supervisor (MSS). The MCL provides lead supervision to assigned team members; delegates daily work and guides team members in the safe delivery of landscape maintenance operations. The MCL 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

Benefits: 

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

Salary : $19 - $22