Landscape Care Team Leader

Southern Landscape Group Inc•Evington, VA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Landscape Group is Central Virginia’s premier landscape design/build and maintenance firm, focusing on high-end residential and commercial properties. They emphasize finding, retaining, and training high-quality people to support their teams and enhance client experiences. The company offers a modern fleet of equipment and trucks, a modern facility and technology, and a focus on safety. A Landscape Care Team Leader is an experienced team member responsible for directing a team of two or more individuals. This role requires a strong understanding of horticulture, including lighting, water gardens, and irrigation, and the ability to operate various equipment.

Requirements

A high school degree or GED
Two years of documented experience in the green industry
Great verbal and written communication skills
Ability to use Apple technology for time tracking and job management
Great analytical problem solving and decision-making ability
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
Ability to drive truck & trailer combinations
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)

Nice To Haves

Thorough horticultural knowledge
Knowledge of lighting, water gardens, and irrigation
Working knowledge and understanding of pesticides used

Responsibilities

Reviewing job notes for clear understanding of scope of work to be performed on daily basis
Plan daily tasks, labor, and equipment for current and next day’s work
Read, measure, and interpret landscape plans
Mix and apply various pesticides using proper PPE and application techniques
Lead team members performing landscape services including bed maintenance, pruning, plant health identification and treatment, irrigation, water feature care, lighting maintenance, and floral services
Perform spring clean-ups, including bed cleanout, edging, pre-emergent application, fertilization, and mulch installation
Operate small and medium duty tools and equipment such as hedge trimmers, backpack blowers, bed edgers, re-definers, rototiller, chainsaw, pole saw, string trimmer, ladder, backpack sprayer, dump trailer/bed, mulching trailer, wheel loader, voltage meter, tape measure, plumb bob, and level
Identify enhancement ideas to improve client property and submit via issue tickets
Learn and maintain a working knowledge of all properties, responsibilities, and limits of work
Perform snow removal
Perform any other tasks necessary
Train and coach a team of two or more team members to help develop their skills and ensure proper training
Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient job site
Ensure truck/tools/equipment are properly maintained
Ensure daily tasks are completed on schedule and budget to quality standard
Return all tools to the shop at the end of a workday and tag any tools needing repairs
Maintain a neat and clean professional appearance
Perform daily check-ins with Group Leader by 3:00 PM to discuss current project status and equipment needs for the following day
Work as a team member with a positive attitude
Know and support the company’s vision, mission, and core values