This position is a full-time, year ’round position directly responsible for managing field operations as well as interacting with office personnel. The crew leader position is responsible for overall property maintenance, accurate record keeping, submittal of daily paperwork and accurate cost accounting of daily labor. The Crew Leader is also responsible for meeting hours requirements. This position requires the ability to handle complex jobs, specialty equipment and at times, demanding clients. This position must be able to work effectively in a team environment and is responsible for producing quality landscape services that meet or exceed the expectations of both the client and Timberline Landscaping, Inc. During the winter, this position performs snow removal, Christmas Decor, and other full-time work.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for crew performance
Responsible for training of laborers on crew
Must be able to supervise up to 6 employees and carry out instructions given by the supervisor
Must have a hands-on working knowledge of the type of work assigned to do
Mow Crew:
Ability to run mowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers
Understand how to apply chemical applications to small areas
Native Mow Crew:
Ability to run mowers and string trimmers
Other functions as assigned
Requirements:
This job requires a uniform and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as well as adherence to all safety rules and policies
Must be punctual, responsible and have a positive attitude
Must be self-driven and reliable
Must be able to interact with customers in a professional manner
Must be able to read and understand safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction and procedure manuals
Experience in commercial landscaping or landscaping maintenance
Must be able to speak, read and write English
Creative, pro-active problem-solving skills
Demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to inspire others to their full potential
Responsible for maintaining and the upkeep of company equipment
Valid Colorado Driver’s License with acceptable driving record
Experience driving trucks and trailers and operating landscape equipment
Must have, or be able to obtain in the first year, a Landscape Industry Certified (LICT) certification
Must attend training and/or seminars
Must have technical experience operating a smart phone and/or computer
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. (ask for help for over 50 lbs.)
This is an outdoor job with exposure to adverse weather conditions
This job, at a minimum, requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, control of hand tools and small to medium sized machinery
Exposure to bloodborne pathogens is predominately found with Mow Crews assigned to city parks
Position Title: Maintenance Crew Leader
Position Reports to: Production Supervisor
Supervises: Crew
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Experience: 1+ years landscaping experience
Career Level: Non-manager (non-exempt)
Education: High school diploma/GED preferred or equivalent and relevant job experience
Salary: $16.50 – $21.50 per hour
Job Type: FT
Benefits: (Per company eligibility)
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Life/AD&D Insurance
Paid time off
401K Investment plan
