Crew Leader - Trainee

Reports to: Crew Leader, Supervisor, Account Manager 

Job Description

This job entails direct control and management of your crew week to week. The Crew Leader will perform a weekly given schedule and any additional tasks needed to be performed on all of the assigned accounts. Each day the Crew leader will be responsible for checking all equipment and ensuring your crew is ready to perform all tasks to the fullest each day. All properties must be checked over to ensure all details are in excellent shape at each account. The Crew Leader is also responsible for mixing all chemicals, fertilizers, and gasoline mixes correctly and ensuring the proper amount is applied to each property. Communication every day with your Account Manager and Production Supervisor is essential to ensure all accounts are up to the high standards of Cross Creek Grounds. 

This role’s purpose is to learn and master all of the above. The Crew Leader Trainee must be willing to work with all members of the Grounds Department and willing to switch to different crews day to day, performing various wide spread tasks. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage each day and your crew
• Ensure each crew member is properly using all equipment 
• Teach each crew member landscape knowledge and enhance their skills
• Observe, record, and relay to manager any imperfections on accounts
• Hang door tags on each account
• Use your tablet every day after each account
• Take detailed notes on each account
• Ensure the safety of your crew
•  Keep all equipment and truck clean and running properly
• Assist in keeping the shop clean and organized

Skill Requirements 

• Landscape and grounds knowledge
• Excellent communication skills
• Time management skills
• Able to use all landscape equipment
• Willing to work outside for your work day
• Willing to work in all types of weather
• Positive attitude and will to represent Cross Creek well
• Efficient and effective learner
• Clean Driving Record
• Obtain Spray License 

Benefits

• PTO
• Health insurance options
• Paid Holidays 
• Superior work environment 

Review 

• 60 Day review with eligibility to advance positions 
• Must have two crew leader and one supervisor/manager recommendation