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NORTHWEST LANDSCAPE SERVICES

Monarch Landscape Companies is a family of successful landscape brands in eight states across the United States. We are a values-based learning organization committed to being the best place to work as a landscape professional. Our approach to investing in people is simple. We put the Field First!

This posting remains open year-round as we are always looking for great people to join our team! If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application and we will reach out shortly.

Job Summary

Work closely with Enhancement Supervisor in support of Enhancement and company goals, through effective project and employee management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Frequently encourage and maintain safe working conditions and Promoting NLS’s “Culture of Safety”, including but not limited to conducting Bi-Weekly safety meetings; ensuring proper personal protective equipment usage; correct equipment tie down techniques in vehicles; Road Side Work Zone Safety, and truck weight restrictions.
• Have experience of installing: irrigation, rock/block wall, drainage systems, plants, soil, sod and mulch.
• Have experience using tractors, track hoes, skid steers, trenchers, backhoes, dump trucks and loaders.
• Have a basic working knowledge of trucks, power equipment, and being able to communicate repair need to mechanics.
• Have a basic understanding of fertilization for both turf and plants.
• Have a basic understanding herbicide applications and relevant practices.
• Have a basic understanding of annuals installation.
• Have the ability to read and write English.
• Work with Enhancement Supervisor to schedule and assign daily tasks to crew leads and ensure completion.
• Work with Company Training Coordinator to continually increase the skill level of crew members.
• Constantly promote and encourage adherence to company policies and best practices through the use of Company SOP Training.
• Consistently positive reviews from clients and Area Supervisor regarding quality of work, general performance and attitude.
• Constantly monitor quality of completed work.
• Constantly assure proper use and care of inventory, including company vehicles, equipment, tools and rental equipment.
• Understanding and execution of parameters needed to meet or exceed job budget and margin goals.
• Reconcile Daily Job Costs, for accurate and timely submission to payroll.
• Complete status change form for new hires, terminations, address changes, etc.
• Recommend new hires and terminations to Enhancement Supervisor for final approval.

­­ Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of two or more (2-3 man) crews.
• Training, planning, assigning and directing work.
• Problem resolution.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle and equipment training as needed for new and existing employees, including but not limited to proper backing techniques for trailers; safe usage, loading/unloading trailers and small and large equipment usage.
• Observe and evaluate crew leader and laborer performance, to assist Enhancement Supervisor during performance evaluations.
• Facilitate conflict resolution between employees.
• Provide translation for employees as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma, GED or at least 5 years related work experience.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write and comprehend English.
• Ability to speak effectively before employees and have basic interaction with customers.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish strongly preferred, including ability to read, interpret and translate documents and verbal presentations.

Mathematical Skills

• Basic math-for cubic yards, square feet and basic geometry.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram and/or schedule format
• Ability to read landscape plans, irrigation plans, grading plans and municipal plans.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

• As required by state and federal law
• Valid driver license issued by the state where employed
• Certified Landscape Technician (CLT) preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong customer service
• Effective oral and written communication
• Ability to operate commercial landscape equipment and tools
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Organizational skills
• Flexibility
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Constantly required to talk, hear, see, sit, stand and walk
• Must be able to see at close vision, distant vision, in color, peripherally, have depth perception and have the ability to adjust focus
• Frequent use of hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
• Frequently required to reach, bend, twist, stoop, crouch, climb and balance
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently works with mechanical objects and outside in all weather conditions
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
• Frequently exposed to loud noise levels

Total Rewards

At Monarch, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Elements of our Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Monarch also provides eligible employees with an array of additional benefits, including:

• The opportunity to enroll in a variety of healthcare benefit programs, including medical, dental, and vision plan options; flexible spending accounts; retirement savings plans; term life/ad&d; and a number of supplemental insurances
• Company Provided Life/AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 3 Days Paid Bereavement
• 5 Days Paid Jury Duty
• Employee Equity Program
• Paid Time Off Starting at 1 week per year
• Sick Pay in accordance with applicable state or local ordinance
• On-Demand Pay Through A Partnership with DailyPay
• Referral Bonuses Programs
• Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts
• Education Assistance
• Best-in-Class Learning Management System
• Career Advancement Opportunities

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as position, tenure, geographic location, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown below is provided in compliance with state specific laws. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations, and therefore may be different in other locations or operating divisions.

Pay range: $25.00 - $28.50

Monarch Landscaping, WA is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer.

Monarch Landscaping, WA is an On Demand Daily Pay employer.