Hardscape Crew Lead | Harrison, OH

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: Harrison, OH, Harrison, OH
Work Site: On Site
Req : 224735

Full time position. Year round work available. Experience in snow maintenance is a plus! Directs hardscape crew members on equipment and plans and executes assigned work or tasks by performing the following duties.

What You’ll Do:

• Working on a 2-3 person crew that performs hardscape or landscape installation, along with landscape maintenance.
• Provide hands on job site training.
• Reading work orders and landscape plans.
• Ensures installation work follows company standards.
• Enhance the appearance and value of properties through direction of your crew in the execution of daily grounds and turf maintenance.
• Properly plant, trim, mow, weed, mulch, fertilize and so much more.
• Learn to diagnose insect, disease, and cultural/environmental turf and shrub conditions.
• Maintain open communication with management and clients to provide feedback on landscape needs.
• Drive, use, maintain and properly operate landscape equipment.

• Love of the outdoors.
• Must have a 3-4 years' experience in hardscape and landscape installation.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance.
• Experience operating equipment such as skid steers, mini excavators, etc.
• Preferred: background in Horticulture or Landscaping.
• Preferred:
  Turf, Weed, Tree, and shrub .
• Ability to complete the Davey landscape career development books upon hire.
• Ability to complete the Davey first aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

What We Offer:

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers.
• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.

* all listed benefits available to eligible employees

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%