Landscape Maintenance

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Site Superintendent and Maintenance Operations Manager, the Crew Lead will be responsible for leading a team of up to 4 crew members and performing a variety of tasks in the maintenance of residential, commercial, and municipal landscapes, while providing exceptional customer service.**Major Responsibilities**:

Demonstrating safety leadership and safe work practices at all times

Working in accordance with ULS policies and procedures

Providing exceptional customer service and maintaining ULS client relationships

Demonstrating strong leadership skills and overseeing a team of up to 4 crew members

Overseeing crews in the performance of grass cutting, garden maintenance, equipment operation and, general landscape maintenance activities

Operating knowledge of a variety of landscape equipment with valid operating certifications

Maintenance equipment trouble shooting

Overseeing the loading, driving of trucks and trailers, and execution of site work

Ability to establish work schedules and procedures and coordinate activities with other work units

Ability to resolve work related problems and prepare and submit progress and other reports

Overseeing daily hazard assessments

Ability to train workers on required job duties and company policies

Additional tasks as required

**Education, Experience, Required Skills/Competencies**

**Basic/Required Qualifications**

Minimum High School Diploma

Minimum 3-5 years of previous experience in a similar role

Demonstrated leadership experience

Valid Driver’s License and proof of driver’s abstract

Operating certifications for various types of equipment and tools

Skilled use of common hand and power tools relative to landscape maintenance

Ability to complete measurements and mathematical calculations

Exceptional Customer Service skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions

Ability to maintain simple records and make verbal reports

Strong adherence to ULS safety policies and protocol

Legally authorized to work in Canada

**Preferred Qualifications**

Previous landscaping, snow removal and/or maintenance experience is an asset

Ability to take direction, give direction, learn and work independently as well as part of a team

Ability to maintain composure and be a role model especially under stressful situations

Motivated and energetic team player with an attention to detail and great work ethic

**Working Conditions/Physical Demands**

Ability to perform moderate to heavy intensive tasks for extended periods of time

Working in a variety of outdoor environments with the ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures, noisy, wet, and dusty environments

Physically Demanding position

Significant standing, walking, driving

Operating heavy equipment and Repetitive Motions

Ability to regularly lift, carry, push and pull weights of up to 80 lbs