Landscape Construction Team Leader
Columbus, OH
Full Time
Manager/Supervisor
Join one of Columbus, Ohio’s premiere landscaping companies! The Landscape Construction Team Leader is an experienced landscape professional capable of leading and working as part of a team of two or more team members. The team leader is able to proficiently operate various equipment related to the construction and installation of landscape and hardscape elements. The position requires effective communication skills and the ability to effectively delegate tasks while working as a productive team member. The team leader has a firm understanding of construction techniques and horticultural practices.
Responsibilities
Experience and Qualifications
Compensation
Responsibilities
- Reads and interprets landscaping blueprints and CAD drawings, reviews plan with production manager and implements the landscape construction plan.
- Operates a variety of mechanical equipment including but not limited to mini excavator, skid loader, mini skid loader, cutoff saw, as well as other industry specific tools and equipment.
- Operates and maintains automatic transmission vehicles, such as dump trucks and truck and trailer combinations.
- Routinely interacts with clients throughout the processes of projects, answering questions, responding to client requests, and providing a walk-through at the job’s completion.
- Completes the necessary time tracking via Aspire Crew Mobile App as well as material allocations for project installation.
- Plans and organizes the job, ensuring efficiency and safety are prioritized on a daily basis.
- Manages a team of two or more employees, including handling personnel issues on site and training employees on policies and procedures.
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment, including work site and equipment.
- Briefs supervisors and make recommendations on job status, personnel issues, or client concerns.
- Works as a member of the team.
- Maintains assigned equipment and notifies mechanic / management of needed repairs.
- Helps with snow removal in the winter months.
- Coordinates as needed with service partners for completion of projects.
- Other responsibilities as required to support and advance the company’s objectives.
Experience and Qualifications
- This position requires a high school diploma or GED. A two- or four-year degree in construction or horticultural
- related discipline is preferred. A minimum of 2 years landscape team leader experience is required without a degree.
- The successful individual will have a working knowledge of standard hardscape and horticultural practices including patios, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, low-voltage lighting, planting, fertilization and irrigation installation and troubleshooting.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, math skills, job planning skills, and mechanical aptitude are necessary.
- Valid Ohio driver’s license with a clean record. Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is preferred.
- This position requires that the individual become certified within one year of employment as follows:
- Ohio Nursery & Landscaping Association Certification (OCNT); or NALP Landscape Industry Certified
- First aid / cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Able to handle the physical demands and outdoor working conditions of the job.
Compensation
- $27-$35 per hour
- Paid Time Off
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- 401K Plan
- Referral Bonus
- Premium Snow Pay
- Winter Holiday Break
- Uniform Program, Continuing Education & Training
This description is for informational purposes and not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities or requirements.
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