Description

As a Landscape Crew Leader at Adkins Landscape Contracting, you will supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the landscaping crew, ensuring high-quality work and adherence to project specifications. You will play a key role in training team members, managing resources, and maintaining safety standards on job sites. Primarily, I work outdoors in various weather conditions, with some office time for planning and reporting. Depending on project needs, it may require working early mornings, evenings, or weekends.

Job Responsibilities

• Team Supervision: Lead and motivate a team of landscape technicians to successfully execute landscaping projects, ensuring efficient workflow and productivity.
• Project Management: Oversee daily operations on job sites, ensuring work is completed on time and meets quality standards.
• Training and Development: Train new crew members on landscaping techniques, equipment usage, and safety protocols.
• Quality Control: Inspect work performed by crew members to ensure compliance with design plans and company standards.
• Equipment Management: Ensure proper maintenance and safe landscaping equipment and tools operation.
• Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact between the crew and management, providing updates on project progress and any issues.
• Client Interaction: Occasionally interact with clients to address questions or concerns related to ongoing projects and maintain a positive client relationship.
• Safety Compliance: Enforce safety guidelines and protocols on job sites, conduct regular safety meetings, and ensure compliance with all regulations.
• Inventory Management: Monitor and manage the inventory of materials and supplies needed for landscaping projects.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; additional certifications in landscaping or horticulture are a plus.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in landscaping, with at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in landscape maintenance techniques, landscape design knowledge, horticultural expertise, irrigation systems, equipment operation, basic carpentry and construction skills, safety protocols, Project management, and plant identification.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor team members.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively.
• Problem-solving: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy objects and working in various weather conditions.

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation days, sick leave, and personal days off.
• Employee Assistance Program: Reimbursement for mental health and well-being services.
• Fitness & Wellness Program: Reimbursement on qualified wellness items and gym membership.