Job Type: Full-time

Pay:  $25.00 – $30.00/hour D.O.E.

Description:

Landscape Maintenance Crew Lead, organizes and guides a dedicated crew while delivering high quality landscape maintenance for high end residential and preferred commercial properties. This position must lead by example, plan efficiently, and help their team succeed – every day, on every site.

Essential Duties:

• Lead, motivate, and support your crew in taking ownership of assigned routes and projects, and job sites
• Perform a nine-point inspection of your assigned company vehicle using the Whip Around application
• Operate and transport one ton company vehicles and trailers to and from job sites with the ability to maneuver and back up in tight spaces safely
• Identify, document, and communicate vehicle and equipment repair needs using the Whip Around application or tool tag-out system
• Develop site-specific plans to efficiently complete seasonal landscape maintenance work
• Train and coach crew members on proper techniques, safety procedures, and job expectations
• Communicate clearly and promptly with supervisors when landscape or irrigation issues arise
• Communicate effectively with supervisors when crew-related issues arise
• Maintain reliable, consistent, and punctual attendance – you set the standard for your crew

Safety

• Follow all OSHA regulations that pertain to your job.
• Follow safe work practices and comply with company safety policies.
• Report any work hazards to your Project Lead, Operations Manager or Department manager immediately.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for assigned activities.
• Participate in all safety protocols and procedures training that are relevant to your position.
• Report and document all work related job injuries and accidents on Rexius provided form.
• Attend and participate in annual safety training.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to embrace and meet our standards of Excellence – REI

• • Reliability
    • Doing what we are expected to do
    • Being honest and accountable for our actions
    • Being on time and on task
    • Always doing what we say we will
  • Effort
    • Working hard and consistent
    • Committed to doing our jobs extremely well
    • Making great products
    • Providing great service
  • Integrity
    • Honesty and Transparency
    • Communicating professionally and respectfully
    • Acting in the best interest of others
    • Choosing the right thing over the easy thing 
      

• Working knowledge of horticultural principles including planting, pruning, and plant and noxious weed identification
• Proficiency in using and coaching proper operation of power equipment including push mowers, ride on mowers, edgers, blowers, string trimmers, pole shears, and chainsaws
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather, including snow
• Ability to work 10–12 hour days during peak seasons
• Knowledge of OR-OSHA regulations and current safety standards
• Ability to communicate in English to ensure customer needs are understood and safety requirements are clearly followed
• Ability to build trust with owners, managers, team members, and customers
• Ability to work cooperatively with management, crew members, and customers
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and complete tasks independently
• Ability to accept and apply constructive feedback
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong communication skills and ability to clearly express ideas and expectations
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts related to job duties
• Ability to inspire, lead, and hold a team accountable to complete work safely and on schedule

Experience

• 2 years minimum of field experience.

 Special Requirements/Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid Oregon Driver’s License

  Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• May be required to lift, up to 50 lbs. consistently
• Hand-eye coordination and hand, arm, and finger mobility for detailed work with objects.
• Active movement throughout the day: sitting, walking, standing, squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, etc. (not a sedentary position).
• Vision: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing: able to satisfactorily communicate with customers, owners, and other staff members to ensure that verbal communication is clearly understood, particularly during emergency situations.
• Finger dexterity is needed for pruning and power tool proficiency
• Exposure to moderate noise levels.
• Exposure to changing weather and temperature
• Exposure to fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

Additional or different duties may be assigned occasionally at the employer’s discretion.

Benefits Package Includes:

• 401kª
• Health Insurance*
• Dental Insurance* – optional
• Visions Insurance* – optional
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 8 Paid Holidays

* Company pays portion of insurance costs, Employee pays a portion.

ª Employee contributes to 401k

Employee Perks

• 401k – Matching
• Employee Discount
• Employee Purchasing