CREW LEADER- Wilmington

MAINSCAPE INC•Wilmington, NC

1d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

To perform a wide variety of landscape maintenance functions related to but not limited to leading crews for mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, landscape install, and snow removal (in snow markets). The essential general duties and responsibilities are listed below. Other duties may be assigned. General: Be able to perform all responsibilities required of a crew member plus those listed below. Employees: Assist in the performance of various landscaping functions in a leadership capacity. Encourage advancement of crew members after proper training has occurred. Plan, organize and manage work for crew members on job. Properly discipline and reward crewmembers. Develop and maintain motivated and effective crews. Complete daily paperwork as required by each job. Demonstrating role model behaviors on ethics and integrity as well as positively promoting Mainscape’s Standard of Excellence. Organize, supervise, lead, and train employees to complete assigned projects within established guidelines and timeframe. Manage time on Mainscape-issued phone using payroll application. Equipment: Ensure all preventive maintenance for all assigned equipment. Supervise truck/trailer setup daily and manage equipment and supplies for landscape maintenance projects. Oversee all equipment has proper safety devices installed, operational and not modified. Ensure all equipment is used per manufacturer specifications. Maintain equipment in good operating condition. Operate light/heavy equipment effectively and according to all regulation. Report any problems with job site or equipment immediately. Complete 360 inspection and truck walk around. Safety: Ensure proper task-specific PPE is being properly utilized and maintained at all times by crew members. Follow all company policies & procedures, including safety guidelines/standards. Ensure a safe environment for other workers and vendors, clients and for all employees. Assist in completing accident reports when incidents occur. CSRs: Interface with client when needed; Establish relationship with customers. Quality control. Demonstrate ability to recognize and report irrigation deficiencies. Communicate with Operations Manager regarding status of assigned job sites. Training: Identify 50 most frequently used plants by common names and demonstrate knowledge of the cultural requirements of those plants. Participate in training program for basic pest control procedures. Smith Defensive Driving Course. First Aid and CPR Course. Category specific essential duties and responsibilities as they may be assigned by your supervisor: Mowing: Push mowers, Walk behind with Velke, Zero turn riding mowers, String trimmers, Blowers, Proper set up/ dispersal of crew members on job site, Crew layout, Driving truck & trailer, Edger’s, Trash/debris pick up. Pruning: Ladders, Gas powered hedge trimmers, Loppers / hand pruners, Chain saws, Ability to recognize plants that need special pruning needs/times, Crew layout, Driving truck & trailer. Bed Care: Ability to properly apply pre-emergent, selective and non-selective herbicides. Ability to identify desirable plants from weeds in a specific area. Pulling and spraying of weeds. Mixing of chemicals. Landscape Installation: Read and follow plans, material lists, guidelines and apply necessary timelines. Fulfill all regular and advanced installation/construction duties including project layout and complete required paperwork in a timely manner. Knowledge of blueprints. Annual Flowers: Identification of plants, Watering and fertilization of plants, Checking plants for insects/diseases, Loading and fill procedures, Installation. Fertilization (in applicable markets): Demonstrate knowledge of the proper procedure for emergency spill cleanup. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic elements of fertilizers. Able to train field staff in the application of chemicals. Irrigation (in applicable markets): Detects and makes necessary repairs to the irrigation system. Accurately read various gauges related to the irrigation system. Manage assigned projects practicing effective and efficient water management. Interpret job specifications and blueprints. Install sprinkler systems. Provide estimates and maintain positive client relations. Operate pumps, suction and other equipment. Manage assigned projects practicing effective water management techniques. Recognize drainage deficiencies and problem soils. Minimum of 2 years of experience in irrigation. Irrigation certification recommended. Knowledge of blueprints. Cleaning: Thorough knowledge of proper PPE. Ability to safely use cleaning supplies and solvents. Ability to work in residential and commercial areas. Snow Removal (in applicable markets): Ability to safely use snow removal equipment, including plow truck, skid steer, loader, backhoe, etc. Knowledge of safe driving techniques in snow and ice conditions. Knowledge of appropriate clothing for the weather conditions that he/she will be exposed to for long periods of time. Ability to shovel snow, lifting 25 lbs.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age and meet all applicable state-mandated labor laws.
Previous experience as a Crew Member.
Six (6) to twelve (12) months of previous commercial experience as a crew leader, preferred but not required.
Has satisfactorily completed the prescribed “Crew Member” training guide and can perform those specified essential duties.
Knowledge of Mainscape Standards of Excellence.
Knowledge of Mainscape Mission, vision and values.
Ability to enforce safety of the customer, job site, and company employees on site.
Ability to enforce company safety policies and procedures.
Ability to effectively drive and back-up a truck and trailer combination.
Ability to interact with customer daily as needed.
Ability to identify and correct all unsafe conditions and practices and communicate actions to supervisor and/or owners.
Ability to adhere to company policies, standards and safety guidelines.
Ability to work with other employees as a team.
Ability to meet or exceed company production rates set forth.
Maintain valid driver’s license and insurability based on company insurance requirements.
Ability to communicate with lead people and crew members regarding progress of tasks and assignments.
Regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body.
Able to reach over head with hands and arms; climb or balance.
Able to use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Able to lift, pull, and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks.
Able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Maintain physical fitness level necessary to complete assigned job tasks.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must have completed training for all applicable service categories (See Crew Leader Training Guide).
Must have demonstrated the ability to perform all essential job responsibilities and duties.
Must have the recommendation of their Supervisor to advance to the new position.

Nice To Haves

Six (6) to twelve (12) months of previous commercial experience as a crew leader.
Pesticide License (Fertilization, in applicable markets).
Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Irrigation certification recommended.
Employee may not have missed any days of work, unexcused by supervisor, within the previous 6 months.
Employee has arrived before or at the time set by their Supervisor every day within previous 6 months.
Employee has arrived to work in clothes fitting the Mainscape dress code policy every day within previous 6 months.

Responsibilities

Perform a wide variety of landscape maintenance functions.
Lead crews for mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, landscape installation, and snow removal.
Assist in the performance of various landscaping functions in a leadership capacity.
Encourage advancement of crew members after proper training.
Plan, organize, and manage work for crew members.
Properly discipline and reward crew members.
Develop and maintain motivated and effective crews.
Complete daily paperwork as required.
Demonstrate role model behaviors on ethics and integrity.
Organize, supervise, lead, and train employees to complete assigned projects.
Manage time using payroll application on Mainscape-issued phone.
Ensure all preventive maintenance for assigned equipment.
Supervise truck/trailer setup daily and manage equipment and supplies.
Oversee all equipment has proper safety devices installed and operational.
Maintain equipment in good operating condition.
Operate light/heavy equipment effectively and according to regulations.
Report any problems with job site or equipment immediately.
Complete 360 inspection and truck walk around.
Ensure proper task-specific PPE is utilized and maintained by crew members.
Follow all company policies, procedures, including safety guidelines/standards.
Ensure a safe environment for other workers, vendors, clients, and employees.
Assist in completing accident reports when incidents occur.
Interface with clients when needed and establish relationships.
Perform quality control.
Recognize and report irrigation deficiencies.
Communicate with Operations Manager regarding status of assigned job sites.
Identify 50 most frequently used plants by common names and demonstrate knowledge of their cultural requirements.
Participate in training program for basic pest control procedures.
Complete Smith Defensive Driving Course.
Complete First Aid and CPR Course.
Perform mowing duties including operating push mowers, walk-behind mowers, zero-turn mowers, string trimmers, blowers, edgers, and trash/debris pickup.
Properly set up and disperse crew members on job site.
Manage crew layout for mowing.
Drive truck & trailer for mowing operations.
Perform pruning duties including using ladders, gas-powered hedge trimmers, loppers, hand pruners, and chain saws.
Recognize plants that need special pruning needs/times.
Manage crew layout for pruning.
Drive truck & trailer for pruning operations.
Perform bed care duties including applying pre-emergent, selective and non-selective herbicides.
Identify desirable plants from weeds.
Pull and spray weeds.
Mix chemicals for bed care.
Perform landscape installation duties including reading and following plans, material lists, and guidelines.
Fulfill all regular and advanced installation/construction duties.
Perform project layout and complete required paperwork.
Identify annual flowers.
Water and fertilize annual flowers.
Check annual flowers for insects/diseases.
Perform loading and fill procedures for annual flowers.
Install annual flowers.
Perform fertilization duties including demonstrating knowledge of proper emergency spill cleanup procedures and basic elements of fertilizers.
Train field staff in the application of chemicals.
Perform irrigation duties including detecting and repairing irrigation systems.
Accurately read various gauges related to the irrigation system.
Manage assigned projects practicing effective and efficient water management.
Interpret job specifications and blueprints.
Install sprinkler systems.
Provide estimates and maintain positive client relations.
Operate pumps, suction, and other equipment.
Manage assigned projects practicing effective water management techniques.
Recognize drainage deficiencies and problem soils.
Perform cleaning duties including using cleaning supplies and solvents.
Perform snow removal duties including using snow removal equipment like plow trucks, skid steers, loaders, and backhoes.
Demonstrate knowledge of safe driving techniques in snow and ice conditions.
Wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions.
Shovel snow, lifting up to 25 lbs.