Careers > Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader
Summer Lawns is the premier landscape services provider in the Treasure Valley. From weekly maintenance services, to water management, to tree care, to seasonal flower programs, we can handle all aspects of landscape management for a wide range of customers.
POSITION SUMMARY: Management of Gardeners and weekly jobsite(s) Landscape Maintenance Services
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:
- Manage Gardener job site duties such as: mowing, edging, weeding, blowing, removal of landscape debris, and pruning utilizing trained company techniques.
- Ensure all crew members have the required tools and training to complete the job site duties.
- Ensure all crew members have the necessary safety materials, ensure crews are operating safely at all times, and ensure public safety on job site(s).
- Work well with others in a team environment and be helpful and courteous to customers.
- Assist the crew members with the loading and unloading of power equipment, tools, materials, and garden debris each day from vehicles. Verify the appropriate levels of fuel, oil, and radiator coolant to landscape power equipment and vehicles each day.
- Work five consecutive 8 hour days during assigned business hours, weather permitting, and be available to work overtime if requested by Manager.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 20 to 50 pounds of landscape material and equipment for up to 6 hours each day.
- Ability to lift and carry a 30 pound blower for 2 to 3 hours each day.
- Ability to start and use all landscape power equipment without aid from others.
- Ability to walk, stand, kneel, and squat up to 6 hours each day.
- Ability to make frequent repetitive movements with the left and right hand, wrist, ankle, and knee.
- Ability to twist, turn, and bend the body frequently.
POSITION EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Ability to operate commercial power equipment such as: Exmark Navigators, Exmark Metros, Walk-Behind Hydro Mowers, Honda Commercial Mowers, Stihl and Echo Trimmers, Weedeaters, and Blowers.
- Ability to safely maneuver a truck and trailer to and from jobsite(s).
- Ability to effectively understand and communicate with Manager and crew members.
- Possess an Idaho Drivers License and a clean driving record.