GreenLea Groundskeeping Team Leader

Charles Lea Center•Spartanburg, SC

1d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The GreenLea Groundskeeping Team Leader provides training, supervision, and direct support to Groundskeeping Team Members to help them reach their maximum personal, vocational, and earning potential. This position ensures high-quality grounds maintenance services for GreenLea customers while supporting the mission of the Charles Lea Center by creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The Team Leader plays a critical role in maintaining safety, service excellence, and long-term sustainability of the business.

Requirements

Minimum age: 18
High school diploma or equivalent
High School diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record per CLC Transportation Policy
Ability and willingness to transport supported individuals in company vehicles
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Ability to accurately measure and mix chemicals used in groundskeeping
Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
Ability to pass required background and reference checks

Responsibilities

Promote, teach, and enforce a “Safety First and Always” culture in all aspects of work, including the use of tools, equipment, fuels, chemicals, lifting techniques, proper attire, and personal protective equipment.
Ensure Team Members are fully trained and approved before operating equipment independently or out of direct supervision.
Model professional conduct, safe work practices, teamwork, accountability, and strong work ethic at all times.
Train, coach, and monitor Team Members in accordance with Charles Lea Center direct care staff requirements.
Work alongside Team Members to model correct groundskeeping techniques and teamwork expectations.
Ensure supported Crew Members receive appropriate care, supervision, and support while on job sites, including awareness of medical, disability-related, health, and personal needs.
Safely operate company vehicles, including driving trucks towing equipment trailers.
Perform and teach lawn maintenance using equipment such as zero-turn mowers, push mowers, string trimmers, and related tools.
Perform and train Team Members on trimming, edging, blowing, hedge trimming, pole saw use, and other contracted services.
Plan and execute seasonal and periodic services including fertilization, seeding, weed and pest control, aeration, planting, mulching, and ornamental landscaping.
Develop and execute overall grounds maintenance and beautification strategies.
Perform and teach routine equipment maintenance, including oil changes, filter and spark plug replacement, blade sharpening, and winterization.
Advocate for proper upkeep, care, and accountability of all tools and equipment.
Plan and manage storage, inventory, tracking, security, and reordering of supplies and equipment.
Ensure work areas, storage areas, and equipment are clean, stocked, organized, and professional in appearance.
Maintain accurate documentation related to Team Member time and attendance, training objectives, accountability verification, and program compliance.
Ensure all company policies, procedures, safety practices, and programs are consistently followed.
Document and report all incidents, injuries, and concerns according to policy.
Safeguard all confidential information related to Team Members and proprietary information of the Charles Lea Center and Center Ventures.
Respond to customer, Team Member, and operational concerns with urgency and professionalism.
Communicate identified issues, improvement opportunities, and recommendations to supervisors.
Share lessons learned and best practices to improve team performance and overall business success.
Ensure Team Members have appropriate tools, equipment, attire, and adaptive solutions to minimize or overcome disability-related challenges.
Maintain communication equipment and ensure all devices are operable.
Provide support to new or emerging Center Ventures business initiatives as requested, with potential temporary pay adjustments based on added responsibilities.
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability as job duties may change based on worksite, Crew Members, or business needs.