Landscaping Team Leader

Job Summary:
The Landscaping Team Leader is responsible for overseeing and participating in landscaping projects to ensure quality work and client satisfaction. This role involves managing a team, coordinating daily tasks, and driving the team safely to job sites. The ideal candidate will have prior landscaping experience and possess a chauffeur's license.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Management and Supervision:

• Lead a team of landscapers and ensure tasks are completed efficiently and to the highest standards.
• Assign daily work tasks to team members, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Foster a positive team environment, encourage professional growth, and maintain morale.

Project Planning and Execution:

• Plan, organize, and oversee landscaping projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget.
• Read and interpret landscape designs and plans, ensuring adherence to specifications.
• Monitor progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions.

Equipment Operation and Maintenance:

• Safely operate landscaping tools and machinery, such as lawn mowers, trimmers, and power tools.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on equipment and report issues to management.

Safety Compliance:

• Implement and follow safety protocols to minimize risks and ensure a safe work environment.
• Ensure team members use protective equipment and follow safety standards.

Transportation:

• Drive the team to job sites in company vehicles, ensuring safety and compliance with traffic laws.
• Possess and maintain a valid chauffeur's license for operating larger company vehicles.

Client Interaction:

• Maintain communication with clients, providing updates and addressing concerns.
• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering high-quality landscaping services.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in landscaping or a related field, with supervisory or team leader experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret landscaping designs and plans.
• Proficiency in operating landscaping tools and machinery.
• Valid chauffeur’s license with a clean driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, bending, and working in various weather conditions.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Oak Park, MI 48237 (Required)

Work Location: In person