Landscape Crew Leader

MAINSCAPE INC•Fishers, IN

2d•$19 - $23

About The Position

To perform a wide variety of landscape maintenance functions related to but not limited to leading crews for mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, landscape install, and snow removal (in snow markets).

Requirements

Employee must be at least 18 years of age and meet all applicable state-mandated labor laws
Previous experience as Crew Member.
Six (6) to twelve (12) months of previous commercial experience as a crew leader, preferred but not required.
Has satisfactorily completed the prescribed “Crew Member” training guide and can perform those specified essential duties
Mainscape Standards of Excellence
Mainscape Mission, vision and values
Enforce safety of the customer, job site, and company employees on site.
Enforce company safety policies and procedures.
Effectively drive and back-up a truck and trailer combination.
Interact with customer daily as needed.
Identify and correct all unsafe conditions and practices and communicate actions to supervisor and/or owners.
Adhere to company policies, standards and safety guidelines.
Work with other employees as a team.
Meet or exceed company production rates set forth.
Maintain valid driver’s license and insurability based on company insurance requirements
Ability to communicate w/ lead people and crew members regarding progress of tasks and assignments
Have full range of mobility in upper and lower body in order to be able to work in various positions including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, squatting, and walking for extended periods of time.
Be able to reach over head with hands and arms; climb or balance;
Be able to use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Be able to lift, pull, and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks.
Be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Maintain physical fitness level necessary to complete assigned job tasks.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Weekend or overtime hours as necessary.
Odd hours are a necessity during inclement weather seasons, if applicable.
Combination of office, shop, and field time, where this position is exposed to all of the elements. This includes all four weather seasons and all times of the day and night.
The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
The noise level in the work environment will vary depending on the assigned jobs, however, it is usually high and requires ear protection while operating equipment.

Nice To Haves

Pesticide License, preferred – (Fertilization, in applicable markets)
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Responsibilities

Assist in the performance of various landscaping functions in a leadership capacity
Encourage advancement of crew members after proper training has occurred.
Plan, organize and manage work for crew members on job
Properly discipline and reward crewmembers
Develop and maintain motivated and effective crews
Complete daily paperwork as required by each job
Demonstrating role model behaviors on ethics and integrity as well as positively promoting Mainscape’s Standard of Excellence.
Organize, supervise, lead, and train employees to complete assigned projects within established guidelines and timeframe
Manage time on Mainscape-issued phone using payroll application
Ensure all preventive maintenance for all assigned equipment
Supervise truck/trailer setup daily and manage equipment and supplies for landscape maintenance projects
Oversee all equipment has proper safety devices installed, operational and not modified. Ensure all equipment is used per manufacturer specifications
Maintain equipment in good operating condition
Operate light/heavy equipment effectively and according to all regulation
Report any problems with job site or equipment immediately
Complete 360 inspection and truck walk around
Ensure proper task-specific PPE is being properly utilized and maintained at all times by crew members.
Follow all company policies & procedures, including safety guidelines/standards.
Ensure a safe environment for other workers and vendors, clients and for all employees.
Assist in completing accident reports when incidents occur
Interface with client when needed; Establish relationship with customers.
Quality control
Demonstrate ability to recognize and report irrigation deficiencies
Communicate with Operations Manager regarding status of assigned job sites.
Identify 50 most frequently used plants by common names and demonstrate knowledge of the cultural requirements of those plants.
Participate in training program for basic pest control procedures.
Smith Defensive Driving Course
First Aid and CPR Course
Push mowers
Walk behind with Velke
Zero turn riding mowers
String trimmers
Blowers
Proper set up/ dispersal of crew members on job site
Crew layout
Driving truck & trailer
Edger’s
Trash/debris pick up
Ladders
Gas powered hedge trimmers
Loppers / hand pruners
Chain saws
Ability to recognize plants that need special pruning needs/times
Crew layout
Driving truck & trailer
Ability to properly apply pre-emergent, selective and non-selective herbicides.
Ability to identify desirable plants from weeds in a specific area.
Pulling and spraying of weeds
Mixing of chemicals
Read and follow plans, material lists, guidelines and apply necessary timelines.
Fulfill all regular and advanced installation/construction duties including project layout and complete required paperwork in a timely manner.
Knowledge of blueprints
Identification of plants
Watering and fertilization of plants
Checking plants for insects/diseases
Loading and fill procedures
Installation
Demonstrate knowledge of the proper procedure for emergency spill cleanup.
Demonstrate knowledge of the basic elements of fertilizers.
Able to train field staff in the application of chemicals.
Detects and makes necessary repairs to the irrigation system.
Accurately read various gauges related to the irrigation system.
Manage assigned projects practicing effective and efficient water management.
Interpret job specifications and blueprints.
Install sprinkler systems.
Provide estimates and maintain positive client relations.
Operate pumps, suction and other equipment
Manage assigned projects practicing effective water management techniques.
Recognize drainage deficiencies and problem soils.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in irrigation
Irrigation certification recommended
Knowledge of blueprints
Thorough knowledge of proper PPE
Ability to safely use cleaning supplies and solvents
Ability to work in residential and commercial areas
Ability to safely use snow removal equipment, including plow truck, skid steer, loader, backhoe, etc.
Knowledge of safe driving techniques in snow and ice conditions
Knowledge of appropriate clothing for the weather conditions that he/she will be exposed to for long periods of time
Ability to shovel snow, lifting 25 lbs.