Enhancement Crew Leader (Portage)
$37,440–$43,680 year
On-sitePortage, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Conduct site inspections and provide hands-on leadership for soil, planting, watering, and insect control while ensuring client standards are met. Drive and maintain vehicles, train crew members with a strong emphasis on safety, manage schedules, and review charts and reports. This role oversees landscape enhancement and maintenance of a crew of 2 or more team members, identifying and implementing operational efficiencies. Requires a Commercial Driver's license, 2+ years of landscape install experience, and ability to lift 40 lbs. Start at $18-$21 per hour, with potential increases based on experience and certifications.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of landscape install experience
- Minimum 1 year of experience in lawn care and landscaping
- supervisory experience
- Commercial Driver's license (CDL) with a good record
- Familiarity with landscaping techniques and equipment
- Experience running equipment (skid steer, excavator, backhoe, etc.)
- Able to read architectural drawings
- Strong leadership skills
- Able to work well with others
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.)
- Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.)
- Ability to bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the day
- Ability to work in/or about situations near direct automotive traffic
- Work near or about natural bodies of water
- Ability to work in extreme conditions – temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit
- Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of experience in lawn care and landscaping; supervisory experience desired
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