Landscape Crew Leader

The Davey Tree Expert Company•Houston, TX

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Directs crew members and equipment and plans and executes assigned work or tasks. Cultivates a green career by enhancing the appearance and value of properties through the direction of a crew in the execution of daily grounds and turf maintenance. This includes planting, trimming, mowing, weeding, fertilizing, and diagnosing insect, disease, and cultural/environmental turf and shrub conditions. Maintains open communication with management and clients to provide feedback on landscape needs. Drives, uses, maintains, and properly operates landscape equipment.

Requirements

Love of the outdoors
Ability to complete the Davey landscape career development books upon hire
Ability to complete the Davey first aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire

Nice To Haves

Driver's License
Background in Horticulture or Landscaping
Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID knowledge

Responsibilities

Directs crew members and equipment
Plans and executes assigned work or tasks
Enhances the appearance and value of properties through direction of crew in daily grounds and turf maintenance
Plants, trims, mows, weeds, mulches, and fertilizes
Diagnoses insect, disease, and cultural/environmental turf and shrub conditions
Maintains open communication with management and clients
Drives, uses, maintains, and operates landscape equipment

Benefits

Paid time off
Paid holidays
Opportunities for advancement
All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
Group Health Plan
Employee referral bonus program
Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
Charitable matching gift program