Enhancements Crew Leader

Perficut•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

The Crew Leader is a production role for someone with at least two years of relevant experience performing landscape enhancements. The role spends most of the workday in the field managing crew members and work quality. The Crew Leader manages a crew of 1–3 workers, completes assigned work to the supervisor’s requested timeframe and quality standards, and generally works with minimal supervision. The position involves communicating with managers, crew members, clients, and vendors; using electronic devices and other in-field technology; operating landscape, construction, and snow and ice removal equipment; and performing light equipment maintenance. The Crew Leader is expected to follow safety requirements, use sound judgment, develop proficiency with equipment and tools, and work outside regular business hours as needs dictate and in adverse weather conditions. Perficut provides on-the-job training, opportunities for advancement and cross-training, and support for obtaining a commercial pesticide applicator certification within 90 days of hire. Employees in good standing are eligible for a 90-day retention bonus. A pre-employment lift test and drug screen are required, as is proof of employment eligibility.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in landscape, construction, or similar fields.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A), or ability to acquire it within 60 days of hire.
Must achieve any department-required certification within 90 days of placement.
Effective communication skills.
Mechanical aptitude.
Demonstrated mastery of training programs previously completed as a technician.
Critical-thinking skills.
Willingness to learn plant material and industry best practices.
Basic math skills.
Ability to work in a safety-aware environment and in all types of weather conditions.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent lifting and carrying of 25–50 pounds and occasional lifting and carrying of 51–100 pounds.
Good vision, corrected to normal.
Good hearing, corrected to normal, or ability to communicate and understand required information and perform job duties.
Ability to remain mobile throughout required work areas.
Pass a pre-employment lift test and drug screen.
Proof of employment eligibility is required.

Nice To Haves

English/Spanish bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Manage a crew of 1–3 workers.
Communicate with managers, crew members, and clients.
Operate electronic devices to track time and job data.
Operate landscape and construction equipment, as well as snow and ice removal equipment.
Perform work to quality standards, follow the safety program, and deliver services as outlined by the supervisor.
Develop competency in operating the equipment and tools needed for daily tasks.
Complete assigned work within the requested timeframe and to the expected level of professionalism.
Complete daily tasks with minimal supervision.
Perform light maintenance on equipment needed for daily tasks.
Maintain professional relationships with business partners, including vendors and clients.
Use appropriate decision-making skills and general in-field technology.
Work outside regular business hours as needs dictate and work in adverse weather conditions.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

On-the-job training.
Opportunities for advancement.
Opportunities to learn new skills and cross-train with other departments.
Support for obtaining a commercial pesticide applicator certification within 90 days of hire.
90-day retention bonus for employees in good standing.
Uniforms and equipment provided.
Paid holidays and PTO package.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k).
Employee Assistance Program.