Landscape Crew Lead

BAM's Landscaping•Kensington, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

BAM’S Landscaping is looking for an experienced Landscape Crew Leader / Foreman to join our growing team in Montgomery County. This is a working Crew Leader position where you’ll spend your day in the field working alongside your crew while taking responsibility for getting jobs completed correctly, efficiently, and on schedule. We are a growing local landscaping company focused on building a strong team, developing employees and promoting people who consistently perform at a high level.

Requirements

Previous landscaping experience required
Valid Maryland driver’s license and acceptable driving record required
Reliable transportation to our Kensington-area location
Ability to safely operate landscaping equipment
Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold and wet weather when conditions are safe
Ability to safely lift, carry and move landscape materials and equipment
Ability to use a smartphone or tablet on a daily basis
Must be willing to complete the company’s required pre-employment screening

Nice To Haves

Experience leading a crew or is ready to take the next step into leadership
Can confidently operate common landscaping equipment
Can organize a day’s work without constant supervision
Can keep a crew productive while maintaining a positive working environment
Takes pride in quality workmanship
Is dependable and consistently shows up on time
Can communicate clearly with management, coworkers and customers
Is willing to teach and help develop other employees
Can make good decisions in the field
Wants a long-term position with an opportunity to grow
Crew leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead a small landscaping crew in the field
Organize the crew’s daily work and keep everyone productive
Work alongside the crew rather than simply directing from the sidelines
Perform and oversee mowing, trimming, pruning, mulching, planting, cleanups and other landscape work
Operate and safely use landscaping equipment
Make sure work is completed according to BAM’S quality standards
Keep projects moving efficiently and communicate problems to management
Communicate with the office regarding job progress, materials, scheduling and customer issues
Communicate professionally with customers when needed
Help train newer and less-experienced crew members
Maintain and properly use company equipment and vehicles
Keep job sites clean, organized and professional
Complete basic daily job documentation using a smartphone/tablet
Help identify opportunities for additional work when appropriate