Landscaping Site Crew Leader - (Direct report in Benton Harbor) - Chauffeur's License REQUIRED

** Description*
* ** The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.*
* ** _This is NOT an entry-level position. Candidates must have at least 1 year of 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 $20 - $25 PER HOUR AND COULD INCREASE FROM THERE DEPENDENT UPON PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE AND ANY CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES YOU HOLD._*
* ** _MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF

THE ROLE:

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** Valid Driver's License** :
Applicants must hold a valid driver's license.

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** 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._*
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** Previous experience** : minimum of 1 year Landscaping Crew Leader is necessary.

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** 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._*
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** State of MI (MDARD) Pesticide licenses:
** The  
** PREFERRED
* * Candidate already has MDARD Licenses in categories 3A, 3B and 6
** or MUST be willing to*
* ** obtain it within 60 days of being hired*
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** 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._*
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** _Hardscapes Experience is preferred._*
* The person who accepts this role; may be asked to report to our Portage, MI office on some days during the landscape season as needed.

** _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._*
* ** Job Summary*
* + 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.

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* Duties and Responsibilities:

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* + 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 situations near direct automotive traffic

+ Ability to work near or about natural bodies of water

+ Ability to work 8+ hours per day with applicable breaks x 5 days/week (some overtime/weekend work required)

+ Coordinate service execution with Operations Manager

+ Oversee day-to-day site operations and delegate work to crew team members

+ Provide Operations Manager feedback on crew member(s) and Work with Operations Manager, helping to develop and train crew members

+ Ensure equipment preventative maintenance is performed as needed and equipment is in good working order and Log equipment usage and maintenance cycles

+ Confirming that all employees are operating safely at all times including reviewing potential traffic hazards; performing hard hat checks and safety gear checks;…