Landscaping Site Crew Leader - (Direct report in Battle Creek) - Chauffeur’s License REQUIRED

Landscaping Site Crew Leader - (Direct report in Battle Creek) - Chauffeur’s License REQUIRED

Location:

Battle Creek, MI, United States

STARTING PAY RANGE for this role IS $19 - $21 PER HOUR AND COULD INCREASE FROM THERE DEPENDENT UPON PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE AND ANY CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES YOU HOLD.

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This is NOT an entry-level position. Candidates must have at least 1 year of verifiable experience as a Landscaping Crew Leader/Foreman. Candidates with MDARD licenses will move to the top of the Candidate list.

STARTING PAY RANGE for this role IS $19 - $21 PER HOUR AND COULD INCREASE FROM THERE DEPENDENT UPON PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE AND ANY CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES YOU HOLD.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF

THE ROLE:

• Valid Driver's License:
  Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Chauffeur’s Endorsement: A chauffeur’s endorsement or chauffeur’s license is REQUIRED for this role and the PREFERRED Candidate already holds one. Candidates willing to obtain a Chauffeur’s license, prior to starting work and at their cost will also be considered.
• Previous experience: minimum of 1 year Landscaping Crew Leader is necessary.
• DDOT Medical card:
  The PREFERRED Candidate already holds one. If you do not have a DDOT Medical Card you MUST be able to pass a Medical exam that includes a drug Test (this is a Federal requirement) post-offer and before starting work.
• State of MI (MDARD) Pesticide licenses:
  The PREFERRED Candidate already has MDARD Licenses and is willing to maintain them and potentially add more as the need arises at the Company’s cost.
• Irrigation
  
  Experience:
  
  The PREFERRED Candidate has some experience in Irrigation troubleshooting and repair as well as Spring Start up and Fall Shut down and willing to assist, as needed in these tasks.
• Hardscapes Experience is preferred.

If your resume does not show LANDSCAPING CREW LEADER EXPERIENCE; your Application WILL BE REJECTED - make sure your Landscaping experience and Landscaping Crew Leader work experience is on your resume. Applications without Resumes WILL BE REJECTED.

• The Crew Leader is responsible for overseeing landscape operations at client sites, managing a crew of 2–5 team members to ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to Bright View’s quality standards. This role involves supervising a variety of service lines, including basic landscape maintenance, installation, and supportive services such as irrigation, seasonal color management, and chemical applications. The Crew Leader plays a key role in maintaining client satisfaction through effective team leadership and high-quality service delivery.

• Maintain a schedule and ensure service expectations are met
• Surface customer problems or concerns and report back to Operations Manager
• Assist in resolving issues with customer service when needed
• Ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with company policies
• Communicate regularly with Operations Manager to ensure client needs and expectations are consistently met or exceeded
• Deliver services as specified on client sites
• Assisting your team in safely and efficiently completed assigned tasks such as:
  Planting;
  Watering;
  Fertilizing;
  Digging and Raking just to name a few.
• Installation of required materials for landscaping/irrigation/site development
• Strong attention to detail and a Strong work ethic
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Bilingual (Spanish) - preferred
• Experience using hand equipment with mechanized moving blades such as gas-powered shears
• Experience using manual hand tools such as shovels and Experience using a hand shovel for extended period
• Experience working from elevated heights such as an 8" A-frame ladder
• Experience moving soil, equipment, and materials, digs holes, and plant trees, shrubs and flowers
• Ability to work in extreme conditions – temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit and to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.)
• Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.)
• Ability to work in/or about…