Landscape Maintenance Crew Lead

Directly supervises a field crew performing various landscape maintenance tasks including mowing, weeding, pruning, and seasonal clean-up for residential and/or commercial sites. Snow removal work is available during the off season.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of the crew and public as work is being done.
• Ensuring the work done by the crew is done efficiently, meeting budgeted time constraints
• Ensuring the work done by the crew is done professionally, meeting the high standards of Lindgren Landscape and our clients.
• Ensure crew’s proper use of all equipment.
• Always represent the company’s best interest and maintain the highest level of integrity.
• Report regularly to supervisor.
• Dress, speak, and act as a professional.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to routinely lift 50 lbs. or more
• Ability to work in various temperature and weather extremes
• Proficient in the safe operation of landscape maintenance equipment
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Acute attention to detail
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong communication skills
• Must have good problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Must have character and integrity

Preferred Qualifications

• Bi-lingual in Spanish
• Knowledge of and ability to detect common landscape challenges including inadequate water use, insect and disease problems
• Thorough knowledge of proper landscape care regarding water and fertilizer requirements of plants and turf
• Advanced turf care background
• Landscape industry certifications
• Horticulture background
• Experience with basic sprinkler system maintenance
• Experience in snow removal operations

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