Timberline Landscaping LLC. is an award-winning company serving Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas, “Creating a Little Bit of Heaven” for over 40 years. We offer a full range of services – landscape design, construction, and maintenance.
If you have a passion for pruning, a knack for keeping things neat and you enjoy being outdoors working with your hands in the dirt, then consider a career as a Crew Leader for the Detail Crew! This position works under the direction of the Plant Health Care Manager, providing services to commercial customers.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Installation of annual and perennial flowers and bulbs per design/plan
- Maintain beds and lawns by removing weeds and adding ‘finishing touches’ to landscapes
- Must have ability to calibrate equipment to evenly apply chemical products (fertilizer, insecticides/pesticides and weed control)
- Swap out plant containers and flower beds seasonally (each spring/fall)
- Manage sites by fertilizing, watering, weeding, pruning and cultivating both interior/exterior plants
- Coordinate with Designer and/or Account Manager to ensure work is being performed as planned and on time and on budget
- Direct and/or perform plant maintenance, pest control and soil tests
- Manage team time keeping of self and landscape tech (typically 4-6)
- Supervise crew members to ensure the completion of the daily work plan, quality standards are met, and that production is maximized
- Understand the need for and exhibit the ability to adapt to meet critical deadlines
- Ensure a safe environment for employees, customers, and the public while ensuring the work is done efficiently
- Utilize analytical thinking and critical thinking to address work-related issues and problems
- Train and coach crew members on project tasks or skill development when necessary
- Notify the Production Supervisor of any job inefficiencies and document appropriately for continuous improvement
- Pay attention to detail, ensuring quality and thoroughness in completing work tasks and maintain a clean and presentable work site upon daily completion
- Address crew member personnel issues and discuss protocols in meetings with the Production Supervisor
- All team members help and support other departments when necessary, including snow removal and Christmas decor
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- 3+ years’ experience in the industry and leading a crew
- Must have working knowledge of plant identification, specifically annual flowers, gardening, and chemicals
- Must be punctual, responsible and have a positive, can-do attitude
- Demonstrate dependability and efficient work practices
- Excellent with computer software, especially Microsoft Office and job management software. Ability to learn new software quickly
- Leadership, interpersonal, and multi-tasking skills (including the handling of multiple priorities and deadlines)
- Effective organizational skills that include the ability to self-manage work and manage the work of others
- Must be highly adaptable to the kinds of change that come along with working in an entrepreneurial environment
- Self-starting initiative to pursue improvements and projects without substantial supervision
- Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license with a clean driving record
Desired:
- Landscape Industry Certified in Softscape (commercial) or Hardscape (residential) a plus
- CDA QS Certification
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- Ability to lift to 40 lbs.- 50 lbs. 2 persons lift
- Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, crawling, stretching and standing, may at times be highly physical work
- Must have knowledge in us of, and physical dexterity to use equipment and gardening tools (shears, pruners, hoses, watering cans)
- This job is an indoor/outdoor job which will require exposure to all weather conditions, dust, dirt, chemicals/solvents and odors. PPE is provided and must wear company approved uniform
Wage & Benefits:
POSITION TITLE
Crew Leader - Detail Crew
REPORTS TO
Superintendent
SUPERVISES
Crew Members
LOCATION
Colorado Springs, CO
EXPERIENCE
2+ years' experience
CAREER LEVEL
Non-manager (non-exempt)
EDUCATION
High School Diploma and/or Relevant Work Experience
SALARY
$22-25/hr
DEPARTMENT
Commercial Maintenance
JOB TYPE
Full time / 40+
BENEFITS (Per company eligibility)
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Career Pathways
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Legal Identity & Theft coverage
- Supplemental Insurance
- Tenure bonuses
- GRIT bonus
- Paid sick time
- SmartDollar
- 401K Investment plan with company match
