Landscape Crew Leader

Job Description

Job Description

LANDSCAPE CREW LEADER

LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION CREW LEADER

Summary : With the guidance of the Superintendent and / or Project Manager, oversees the efficient operation and installation of Landscape designs while operating within the budget guidelines. Works in cooperation with Landscape Design Dept. department, Estimator, Purchaser, Facility Manager, and Nursery Manager, with quality customer satisfaction as top priority. Responsible for installing plant material and landscape material in a professional manner according to EMI standard operating procedures. Manage job sites on a daily basis and provide work direction for Crew Laborers. Responsible for vehicle operation, equipment operation, and adherence to EMI-established safety procedures. As well as performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Trains Crew Members on correctly and safely operating all equipment.
• Coordinate & prioritize daily work schedule with Project Manager.
• Obtains pertinent paperwork and job files prior to starting any new jobs.
• Complete all daily paperwork i.e. timesheets, T&M tickets, field reports, accident reports and any other applicable paperwork.
• Maintains tool inventory and coordinate equipment damage with Project Manager.
• Maintains all equipment assigned to you crew, which includes greasing, cleaning fluid checks, and monitoring preventative maintenance needs.
• Conducts all safety tailgate meetings as prescribed by the Safety Manager.
• Enforces and supports all company policies and procedures at all times.
• Assists Project Manager in identifying up-sells.
• Oversees daily job site quality control.
• Communicates on a daily basis with Project Manager.
• Prepares and plans the next day’s work.
• Evaluates Crew Members and Certifies Individual Training Tasks.
• Manages and delegates responsibility.
• Completes basic equipment repair when needed.

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.

The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and hear. The employee is frequently required to talk.

This position is responsible for site maintenance in a professional manner according to EMI standard operating procedures. The employee must provide work direction for Crew Laborers. They are responsible for vehicle operation, equipment operation and adherence to EMI established safety procedures. They must have basic knowledge of plant and landscape materials, construction techniques related to commercial and residential landscape and hardscape installation and ability to operate heavy equipment.