Landscape Technician Team Lead
About The Position
Lead grounds projects on Shelter’s campus. Oversee fertilizers and chemical applications to lawn and garden areas. Provide leadership and assist in training new employees. Provide communication with the Landscape Technician Mechanic and Superintendent of Grounds about equipment needed. Assist/lead grounds maintenance duties and snow removal as needed. Lead landscape construction projects to completion. Oversee projects and staff in the absence of the Superintendent of Grounds. Due to the duties and responsibilities of this position a Motor Vehicle Report may be ordered on final candidates.
Requirements
- Ability to take a lead role on the team and provide instruction to others.
- Ability to maintain schedules and work well with others.
- Ability to repair minor irrigation problems.
- Ability to do minor repairs on water features.
- Ability to operate all grounds maintenance equipment with proficiency.
- Proficient in use of spray equipment for fertilization, application of herbicides, insecticides and fungicides.
- Requires ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Must possess ability to bend, kneel and climb extensively.
- Must possess a current, valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge in the areas of horticulture, floriculture, arboriculture and turf management.
- Possess working knowledge in repair, replacement, and installation of the ground irrigation system.
Responsibilities
- Lead grounds projects on Shelter’s campus.
- Oversee fertilizers and chemical applications to lawn and garden areas.
- Provide leadership and assist in training new employees.
- Provide communication with the Landscape Technician Mechanic and Superintendent of Grounds about equipment needed.
- Assist/lead grounds maintenance duties and snow removal as needed.
- Lead landscape construction projects to completion.
- Oversee projects and staff in the absence of the Superintendent of Grounds.
- Report problematic growing conditions to the Superintendent of Grounds.
- Perform essential functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Voluntary Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Savings and Profit Sharing
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off for Sick and Personal Leave, Vacation and Holidays
- Vitality Wellness Program
- "Dress for Your Day" Dress Code
- Flexible Scheduling
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
