Crew Lead- Snow Removal

NOW HIRING FOR  THE WINTER SEASON 

WHY WORK WITH LBN?

• Day work only and a 4 day summer work week
  • Many snow companies work nights, not us Our earliest start time is 6:30AM.
• Company Paid Health & Wellness benefits
  • Covers health, vision, prescription and dental
  • Covers workwear, childcare, pet insurance, pet daycare, sports and recreation, gym memberships and more
• 4 daily starting locations in Calgary to help you work closer to home
  • Located in the SE, SW, NE X2
• Year round work
  • Landscaping in the summer months, snow removal in winter
    
• A management team that cares about you
  • You're not just another number to us. You will find the people at LBN genuinely care about you, your family, your wins in life and your career/personal goals
• Employee Appreciation
  • Work Anniversary Benefit
  • Monthly Awesome Human Award
  • Birthday lunch on us
• Minimum $24 hourly for Summer maintenance work
• Two compensation options for Winter
  • Guaranteed income option regardless of hours available, or $30 hourly with no guaranteed hours
  • Year round employees use the SUB program, that guarantees 90% of their Summer income through Winter months
• The best team in the city (world?) 
  • Work with like minded people, in a stellar company culture environment
  • We work hard and we play hard. Our Core Values are: Be Real, Never Settle and Count on Me

Company

Landscapers By Nature Ltd. (LBN) is an established leader in the landscape maintenance and snow removal market in Calgary. We deliver premium landscaping and snow removal services to large apartment and townhome communities.

What we do isn't really what matters. Why do we do it? We have a strong focus on building a team with a great culture, we have a lot of fun, we enjoy working hard as a team in a fast-growing company, and we are always looking for ways to improve.  We all take great pride in the work that we do and work to reach our goals together.  You've never worked for a trades business like this before. 

Take a look at our instagram to get a better idea of the culture HERE

Position Type & Schedule:  Full time with seasonal fluctuations – expect to be busier during spring/fall season changes, and slightly less in the middle of summer and winter. All start times 6:30AM or slightly later, depending on operational needs. Summer is Monday to Thursday with occasional Friday's, Winter is on-call - we work when Mother Nature says we do 

*Pay Scale Based on Experience, Skills and Qualifications in the Landscape and snow removal industry. Crew Leads start at $25 per hour and have a clear path for how to earn up to $28.50 per hour in the Crew Lead position.

SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Crew Lead is responsible for performing a variety of work tasks in order to manage the timely completion of grounds maintenance service contracts through Winter and Summer services. The Crew Lead is be required to supervise a crew of laborers and operate a variety of tools and equipment to carry out specified job tasks, as well provide daily progress reporting on job time and cost data.

Position Overview

Core Capabilities:

• Customer and quality focus
• A good attitude. The work days can be long and tough physically and mentally. As a leader you help shape the mindset of your crews; it is not negotiable that you must have a good attitude about work, and be able to motivate others
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Team work
• Excellent problem solving abilities
• Responsibility and dependability
• Ethics and integrity

Job Duties:

• Plan and manage the loading/unloading of trucks and trailers in the AM and PM including all daily labor, equipment and materials required to complete daily objectives
• Snow Removal 
• Operate power equipment including, but not limited to, lawn tractors, lawn mowers, line trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, pruning saws, sod cutters, chain saws, Kabota's, Skid Steers and snow blowers
• Supervise the work of crew members to ensure proper safety, quality, and productivity
• Inspect all work for quality to eliminate the need for return visits and/or re-work due to quality or customer satisfaction issues
• Train crew members on proper and safe job methods
• Conduct daily inspections and maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment
• Assist in other job-related duties including construction projects, shop and yard maintenance, vehicle and equipment maintenance
• Complete and submit all required paperwork on a daily basis, including: daily time and service record forms, equipment daily inspection forms, site inspection forms etc.
• Maintain and enforce standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and shop/yard areas
• Ensure that all work activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner, and that all crew members are in compliance with government and company PPE standards
• Comply with all company policies and regulations
• Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations
• Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner
• In the Summer you will: cut grass, trim edges, clean up, blow trimmings, fertilize areas and perform other lawn care duties 
  • Spray areas to control weeds
  • Perform general gardening tasks 

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 full years (Summer and Winter) experience in the landscape/grounds maintenance industry
• Class 5 Drivers License and the ability to drive a truck and trailer
• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
• Effective communication skills – must be able to carry out verbal instructions, read labels and signs, complete daily reports to office and/or customers
• Time management skills
• A good attitude and the ability to motivate others
• Ability to work well with others - if you often think you are right, and that other people rarely teach you new things, please do not apply
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
• Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous physical tasks
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record

Work Conditions:

• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, and materials
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
• Ability to work physically demanding shifts of 10-12 hours
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Requires good manual dexterity
• Requires excellent stamina 
• Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
• Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
• Flexible working hours including weekend and holiday work