Hardscape Team Leader

Southern Landscape Group Inc•Evington, VA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

For 27 years, Southern Landscape Group has been Central Virginia’s premier landscape design/build and maintenance firm. With a focus on high-end residential and commercial properties, we deliver unparalleled experiences and service to our clients daily. At Southern, it all starts with our team! We realize that we are only as good as the people we have representing our brand; therefore, our emphasis is on finding, retaining, and training the highest quality people! Our mission is to support and grow our teams so we can make our clients’ lives better. Our modern fleet of equipment & trucks, modern facility & technology, and focus on safety make working here a mutually beneficial experience. A Hardscape Team Leader is an experienced team member working in the hardscape division of the company. This position leads a team of two or more in the installation of pavers, retaining walls, water features, low-voltage lighting, utilities, concrete, and stonework as well as managing subcontractors on-site. A Hardscape Team Leader is able to operate a variety of equipment and has basic horticultural knowledge. He/she has advanced knowledge in construction means, methods, techniques, electricity, basic plumbing, and work with minimal supervision.

Requirements

A high school degree or GED is required
Two years of documented experience in the green industry
Must have great verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to use Apple technology for time tracking and job management
Must have great analytical problem solving and decision-making ability
Must have excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate with clients and professionals
Ability to use Google translate efficiently to communicate with Spanish speaking workers
Responsible for training and coaching a team of two or more team members to help develop their skills & ensure team members receive proper training
Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient job site and ensure truck/tools/equipment are properly maintained.
Ensure daily tasks are completed on schedule and budget to quality standard
Responsible for all tools being returned to the shop at the end of a workday and tagging any tools needing repairs
Ability to drive truck & trailer combinations
Maintain a neat and clean professional appearance
Valid Virginia driver’s license with insurable driving record
VDACS Registered Tech Certification
CPR/First Aid Certification
NALP Landscape Technician Cert. - Landscape Install & Irrigation
VCH (Skilled)
Valid Virginia CDL class “A”, with “O” exemption and valid medical card (skilled)
ICPI (Skilled Team Leader level)
NCMA (Skilled Team Leader level)

Nice To Haves

basic horticultural knowledge
advanced knowledge in construction means, methods, techniques, electricity, basic plumbing

Responsibilities

Review job notes for clear understanding of scope of work to be performed on daily basis
Plan daily tasks, labor, materials, and equipment for current and next day's work
Read, measure, and interpret landscape, architectural, and civil plans
Lead team members performing landscape and hardscape services including: Landscape bed installation and maintenance, Pruning, Irrigation, Water features, Lighting, Drainage, Excavation and grading, Watering, Plant installation, Spring clean-ups, Pavers installation, Retaining walls installation, Stepping stones and steps installation, Masonry, Concrete installation, Utilities management, and Blowing.
Operates small and medium duty tools and equipment to include but not limited to: compact track loaders, track loader, mini-excavator, pressure washer, hedge trimmers, backpack blowers, bed edgers, re-definers, rototiller, chainsaw, pole saw, string trimmer, ladder, backpack sprayer, dump trailer/bed, mulching trailer, wheel loader, zip level, tape measure, cordless & hammer drill, sawzall, circular saw, voltage meter, plumb bob, level, gas/electric water pumps, architectural and engineers scale
Plan, order, and receive bulk materials
Manage subcontractors on site
Identifies enhancement ideas to improve client property and submits via issue tickets.
Learns and has a working knowledge of all properties, responsibilities, and knows the limits of work.
Perform daily check-ins with Group Leader by 3:00 PM to discuss current project status and equipment needs for the following day.
Works as a team member throughout Southern Landscape Group with a positive attitude.
Knows and supports the company’s vision, mission, and core values.