Landscape Construction Team Lead

**Landscape Construction/Snow Clearing - Team Lead**
- Do you like leading a team and seeing the job well done?_
- If you have a positive nature, great attention to detail, and can work independently and with a team to hit goals then we want to talk to you_

**DO YOUR CORE VALUES ALIGN WITH OURS?**
- **W A T E R ~ Wellbeing, Accountability, Teamwork, Excellence, Respect **_

**THE ROLE: Construction/ Snow Clearing Team Lead**

To contribute to the high-quality execution of all our Enhancement and Construction services. To perform a variety of tasks (generally physical labor) to assist with the completion of landscape construction projects and snow clearing.

Finishing a job, having pride, and ensuring customer satisfaction is key to being successful in your position as a Team Leader. You ensure the company image is presented to customers and the public in a professional and courteous manner.
- Can you shift on a dime to accommodate shifts in weather, change orders, and manage issues?_
- Do you love being organized and organizing a team? Great_

**Construction / Snow Clearing Team Lead Responsibilities**:

- Adhere to Health and Safety Policies
- Manage and Maintain Efficient Operations
- Maintains Construction, Horticultural and Snow Clearing Best Practices
- Ensures Service Excellence
- Works 44-55 Hours per Week
- personal and Crew development to move up in the organization

**The Results We See From Construction/ Snow Clearing Lead**:

- Leads and supervises construction/ snow clearing team
- Inspect sites for required work and materials necessary for project/ snow clearing completion
- Delegates required work
- Meets project timelines as directed by the Team Supervisor.
- Educate team and ensure best practices for plant material, approved installation methods and snow clearing
- Construction and snow clearing tasks are completed according to contracts
- Maintain site safety and cleanliness
- Site walk around with teams to ensure project scope is understood
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times
- Ensure safety of equipment i.e. inform Team Supervisor of required repairs
- Train and supervise safe operations of equipment
- Comply with all company policies and regulations
- Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations
- Always communicates any questions or concerns with the team
- Completes LMN time management tool per Team Member/ Site
- Maintain tools and operate equipment properly
- Track inventory of equipment and tools daily
- Communicate with client as required
- Assigned duties as required
- Track project performance and take before, during and after pictures of construction and snow removal

**Preferred Qualifications & Skills**:

- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in the landscape construction and snow clearing industry
- Valid G driver’s license and safe driving record
- First Aid training and certification
- Knowledge of current construction install and snow clearing techniques
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Construction knowledge: hardscaping base preparation, paving stone, retaining walls, garden bed preparation, flower and shrub plantings and all other elements of the landscape construction industry
- Snow clearing knowledge: proper snow clearing techniques, knowledge of piling areas, site best practices, proper industry accepted de-icing standards
- Ability to manage a team and enjoys leading and training
- Planning and time management skills
- Effective communication and computer skills - must be able to carry out verbal instructions, read labels and signs, complete daily reports to office and/or clients
- Ability to work independently and be a problem solver
- Operates a variety of equipment including excavators, bobcats, tillers, sod cutters, chain saws, drills, laser level, snow clearing equipment etc in a safe and responsible manner
- Maintains proper certifications for operation of equipment
- Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous physical tasks
- The ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

**Summary**

This role requires:

- Leadership - Natural preference, and if required the ability, to be in a leadership role.
- Tenacity - The preference to overcome challenges through pure hard work.
- Attainment - The preference to set and hit goals.
- Values - Alignment with company values
- Problem Solving - Ability to find solutions to problems and look at challenges in a positive attitude.
- Precision - Preference to pay attention to details and deliver error-free work.

**HOURS OF WORK & WORKING CONDITIONS**

We run Monday thru Friday 6:45 am to 4-5:30 pm and may work up to 2 Saturdays per month. The workload starts in the spring and races to November 15th. Winter full time wage and varying shifts based on the duties, weather in the winter.

**Job Types**: Full-time

Salary**:$57,000 - $69,000/**per year based on experience. Benefits, RRS