Design & Build / Enhancements Crew Leader

Paradise Garden Landscaping Inc

Design & Build / Enhancements Crew Leader

Warren, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Free food & snacks

    Free uniforms

    Paid time off

    401(k)

    Position Overview

    As a design & build/enhancements crew lead, you will oversee and work alongside a crew of 2 to 4 members to execute landscape construction projects with precision and efficiency. This role requires a positive, go-getter attitude, strong leadership skills, and the ability to direct and train team members while maintaining a clean, safe, and professional job site. A design & build/enhancements crew lead must be familiar with and in process of learning all aspects of landscape construction.

    Who To Report To

    Account manager/supervisor

    Qualifications

    · Valid chauffeur’s license with a clean driving record

    · Have a clean criminal record

    · 2+ years of experience in landscaping (softscaping/hardscaping - brick paving experience) or construction (leadership experience preferred)

    · Must be able to train crew members

    · Legal documentation to verify employment eligibility

    · Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally in English, both verbally and in writing (Bilingual preferred English/Spanish)

    · High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

    · Strong understanding of landscape design/build processes and equipment operation

    · Able to read and follow design plans and construction drawings

    · Physically able to handle the workload in all types of weather and have a full range of mobility in the upper and lower body (able to lift heavy without needing assistance - at least 50 lbs)

    Responsibilities

    · Lead, motivate and train crew members to complete landscape projects on schedule and within quality standards

    · Read and interpret design plans, layouts, and construction details

    · Assign daily tasks, delegate responsibilities, and monitor progress

    · Ensure proper use of tools, equipment, and materials

    · Maintain a clean and safe worksite, always enforcing safety procedures

    · Communicate effectively with project managers, designers, and clients when needed

    · Must be able to communicate with clients professionally and address concerns and/or questions on site

    · Perform hands-on work, including hardscaping, planting, grading, and other construction tasks

    · Assists in keeping jobs on schedule and on budget

    · Always maintains a clean crew truck

    · Assists in ensuring all accidents are reported immediately

    · Comfortable using mobile apps (such as Aspire) to clock in/clock out crew members

    · Assists in filling out and processing all necessary job paperwork, timesheets, etc.

    · Able to work with minimal supervision but knows when to ask for assistance

    · Thoroughly understands and complies with company policies and procedures

    Key Attributes

    · Leadership Mindset/Go-Getter Attitude

    · Strong Communication Skills

    · Attention to Detail

    · Reliability & Punctuality

    · Problem-Solving Ability

    · Hands-On Work Ethic

    · Safety Awareness