Landscape Enhancement Crew Leader

Landscape Services•Nashville, TN

10d

About The Position

Landscaping Services, Inc. (LSI) is seeking team-oriented, motivated, and dependable employees who are looking to grow their career in the landscaping industry! LSI is a national award-winning, second-generation family-owned and operated grounds management firm headquartered in Nashville, TN since 1988. We offer Full Time, Year-Round employment! Do you enjoy working outside in a family-oriented environment? Do you enjoy having weekends off? The typical schedule is Monday to Friday from 7AM-4PM! The Landscape Enhancement Crew Leader is a critical part of our team who is responsible for: Driving and operating 12-14' trailers and skid steers Installing plants and other hard materials. Cutting lawns using various sized power mowers. Trimming and edging using a gas-powered edger/trimmer. Operating a gas-powered blower. Trimming shrubs and low trees to shape and improve growth or to remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs using shears, pruners, or gas-powered hedge trimmers. Using landscaping tools and operating heavy equipment as needed. Picking up leaves, trash, and cut grass and placing them onto burlap and placing onto a truck or trailer. Perform weeding by hand or using a garden hoe. Ensure use of proper equipment and adhere to safety standards and precautions. Supervising a crew of employees. Skills we’re seeking: At least 1 year of landscaping experience is preferred. Management experience is preferred.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
Must be able to pass a drug screen & background check
Must be able to stand, walk, crawl, stoop, kneel, crouch, use hands, and talk or hear
Ability to lift 70 lbs

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of landscaping experience is preferred.
Management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Driving and operating 12-14' trailers and skid steers
Installing plants and other hard materials
Cutting lawns using various sized power mowers
Trimming and edging using a gas-powered edger/trimmer
Operating a gas-powered blower
Trimming shrubs and low trees to shape and improve growth or to remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs using shears, pruners, or gas-powered hedge trimmers
Using landscaping tools and operating heavy equipment as needed
Picking up leaves, trash, and cut grass and placing them onto burlap and placing onto a truck or trailer
Perform weeding by hand or using a garden hoe
Ensure use of proper equipment and adhere to safety standards and precautions
Supervising a crew of employees