Landscaping Team Lead

TAUCHER MARKETING & CONSULTING LLC

Landscaping Team Lead

Farmington Hills, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Reports To: Owner

    Position Overview:

    The Landscape Project Manager is an experienced landscaper working with minimal supervision. The position works as a member of the team and directs the activities of one or more team members at a job site. The Landscape Project Manager is able to operate a variety of equipment and has a working knowledge of horticultural practices.

    Essential Responsibilities

    1. Reads landscaping plans, reviews with designer and implements project plan.

    2. Operates a variety of mechanical equipment, including but not limited to, backpack blower, bed definer, hedge trimmer, and brush cutter.

    3. Drives company vehicle with trailer as needed.

    Routinely interacts with clients by way of introductions at the beginning of a job, answering questions, responding to client requests, making reasonable changes to the plan, and providing a walk-through at the job’s completion.

    1. Plans and organizes the job, ensuring that sufficient resources and materials are available. Also, ensures that the job is completed in the most time-efficient manner.

    2. Manages a team of one or more employees, including handling personnel issues on site and training employees on policies and procedures.

    3. Maintains a clean and safe work environment, including work site and equipment.

    4. Briefs Supervisors and makes recommendations on job status, personnel issues, or client concerns.

    5. Works as a member of the team.

    6. Assiss team in troubleshooting.

    7. Encourages a positive work environment.

    Knowledge and Experienced

    · This position requires a high school degree or GED, plus one year of experience in a landscaping or hardscaping field. Experience in a leadership position will also be considered.

    · The successful individual will have a working knowledge of standard horticultural practices.

    · Strong oral communication skills, job planning skills, and mechanical aptitude are a must.

    · Ability to operate a truck and trailer combination proficiently.

    · 1-3 years in landscaping industry required. Experience in a leadership position will also be considered.

    · Must be self-motivated and possess strong leadership skills.

    · Must be professional in appearance and actions.

    · Must be detail oriented and quality driven.