Landscape Care Team Leader

Southern Landscape Group Inc•Evington, VA

11d•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, aiming for a mutually beneficial work environment. A Landscape Care Team Leader is an experienced team member responsible for directing a team of two or more individuals. This role requires proficiency in operating various equipment, strong horticultural knowledge, and expertise in lighting, water gardens, and irrigation systems.

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
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)

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 care, irrigation, water features, lighting, floral services, spring clean-ups, blowing, and snow removal
Operates small and medium duty tools and equipment
Identifies enhancement ideas to improve client property and submits via issue tickets
Learns and has a working knowledge of all properties, responsibilities and knows limits of work
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
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