Pristine Lawn Care & Landscaping is seeking a dedicated and experienced Lawn Care Crew Leader to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring high standards of work, and maintaining effective communication between field staff, clients, and administrative personnel. This role requires a strong understanding of lawn care and maintenance, as well as leadership skills to train and guide the crew.
Key Responsibilities:
- Report to the administrative team each morning to review the day's work.
- Appropriately allocate all tools, fuel, equipment, and materials each morning.
- Load and unload equipment each morning and evening.
- Conduct daily checks and maintenance on trucks and equipment, including oil, fluids, tire pressure, trailer connections, lights, brakes, and blades.
- Uphold the standards and expectations of the company.
- Train field staff for efficient performance and maintain performance reports.
- Enforce a drug-free workplace at all times.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of lawn care, maintenance, and plant identification.
- Adhere to all company procedures and policies consistently.
- Operate routing software via the field iPad.
- Observe existing job notes and add new notes as necessary.
- Implement and train the proper use of safety equipment and ergonomic practices for the field crew.
- Act as a liaison between clients, administrative staff, and vendors as needed.
- Track field labor and budgeted hours for each project.
- Review daily and weekly scheduled work and prepare accordingly.
- Enhance safety and training procedures.
- Communicate with the Account Manager and Office Manager as necessary.
- Perform daily mowing, trimming, edging, and blowing of routed properties.
- Conduct seasonal pruning, trimming, and maintenance of landscape beds as needed.
- Carry out seasonal property clean-ups and home services, including gutter cleaning and pressure washing.
- Utilize hand tools, mowing equipment, and heavy equipment as needed.
- Perform other activities as temporarily or permanently assigned.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- Must be 18 years or older
- Ability to pass a background check, drug screening, physical, and vision exam
- Reliable transportation to and from work every day
- Legal eligibility to work in the United States
- 1+ year of lawn care leadership experience
- Valid Driver's License with a good driving record
- Possess a valid checking or savings account upon employment acceptance
- Proficiency in operating an iPad and field software
- Ability to read maps, designs, and instructions
- Capacity to lift 50 lbs or more daily
- Professional and respectful interaction with clients, employees, and external organizations
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- Opportunities for advancement
- Safety equipment provided
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person