Maintenance Crew Leader

Maintenance Crew Leader Job Details

• Title:
  
  Maintenance Crew Leader
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Shift: 1st
• Reports to:
  
  Director of Maintenance
• Department: N/A
• Employment Status:
  Full-Time
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
  
  Yes
• Date Created/Last Evaluated:
  October 2024

The Maintenance Crew Leader is responsible for overseeing and assisting a team of crew members in performing routine landscape maintenance tasks. This role includes delegating tasks to ensure high-quality work and managing the safe and professional operation of trucks and trailers to various job sites. The Crew Leader ensures that all equipment is properly maintained and that tasks are carried out efficiently and safely.

• Assign and assist crew members with basic maintenance tasks
• Delegate tasks with crew to ensure quality is upheld
• Safely and professionally drive a truck and trailer to each jobsite
• Proper maintenance of all equipment used by your crew
• Ensure all tasks assigned are performed by crew members in a safe, efficient, and effective way
• Communicate with clients on site to discuss the day’s task, future tasks, out of scope needs, and build a relationship with onsite clients

• 2 years of experience in landscape maintenance
• 2 years of experience as a landscape crew leader
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record
• Knowledge of operation and care of landscape maintenance equipment
• Detail oriented with landscape production

• 2 year or 4 year degree in landscape maintenance related field
• Strong communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Computer skills and working knowledge of LMN time or landscape related software

• Assigning and delegating tasks to crew members

The position requires various physical activities, including prolonged standing, walking, stooping, crawling, kneeling, crouching, climbing, balancing, reaching, grasping, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and handling. Other requirements include talking, hearing, depth perception, manual dexterity, and a wide field of vision. Candidates must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 80 pounds.

The physical demands of this position include being exposed to various outdoor conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and humidity. You will encounter fluctuating weather patterns and work in both wet and dry environments. This role also involves frequent exposure to high noise levels from equipment and machinery, as well as vibrations from the use of power tools.

• Proximity to moving mechanical parts, such as lawn mowers, trimmers, and other landscaping equipment.
• Potential exposure to electrical hazards, particularly when working near or with electrical systems (e.g., lighting or irrigation systems).
• Atmospheric conditions, such as dust, pollen, and fumes from machinery, fertilizers, or chemicals, requiring proper safety measures.
• Risk of electrical shock when using certain power tools or working around electrical systems.
• Working on or near wet, slippery surfaces, or uneven terrain, which may increase the risk of slips and falls.
• Bee stings and other bug bites
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is required to travel to job sites in the Triangle area.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

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