Crew Leader, Commercial Landscaping & Grounds

Overview

We are looking for a reliable individual to join our team at SOAR
365. This is a great opportunity for a motivated and hardworking person that truly takes pride in their work. If you feel that you are the right one for the job and meet the qualifications, please apply today. We look forward to meeting you!

A little about us:

We are SOAR
365! For more than 70 years, we've been dedicated to supporting individuals and families living with disabilities. Our innovative programs and compassionate services are thoughtfully designed to meet real-world needs at every stage of life. Today, SOAR
365 has a profound impact on more than 2,000 people and their families across the Greater Richmond area. Whether through employment, therapy, respite, or recreation, we're proud to help people of all abilities thrive.

As a member of our team, you will be responsible for the direct supervision, overall administration, and coordination of the required services. Your people skills will come in handy and will help you to maintain fantastic professional relationships with your fellow team members and those that we serve. You will come to know the great people that make us who we are as a business and who keep our reputation alive.

You will be a part of something great here at SOAR
365 and you will enjoy what you do and with whom you do it.

Apply today! Those candidates with disabilities (mental, physical, or other disabilities) are strongly encouraged to apply! SOAR
365 has been supporting people with disabilities of all ages and their families for more than 65 years.

• competitive pay
• We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include paid holidays, paid time off, sick leave, and medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, 403(b), life insurance, wellness programs, and discounted college tuition, to name a few.

• Supervise and work with a SOAR
  365 grounds crew in the day to day operations which include, but is not limited to the following activities: mowing and trimming of grass at assigned locations; edging sidewalks and concrete edges; policing all grounds for trash and debris; irrigating designated areas on property as needed; trimming and pruning of shrubs and hedges; application of herbicides associated with grounds maintenance (if licensed);
  
  leaf clean up throughout entire property; snow removal from sidewalks, walkways, steps and doorways, setting up fencing, removal of cabinetry, carpets and other household materials or items as required.
• Proficiently maintaining the landscape beds to a level free of unwanted vegetation; maintaining mulch at appropriate depths; fertilization of landscape beds.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance or make minor repairs on tools such as gasoline weed-eaters to prevent delays of his/her employees from performing their duties.
• Responsible for notification to the Project Manager for any tools (new tools to be ordered or tools requiring repair) or materials needed in the performance of his duties.

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have five (5) years of grounds maintenance experience and must have at least two (2) years of supervisory experience in this field.
• Valid Virginia driver's license, DMV record insurable at normal rates.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for positive and clear interaction with managers and employees and for completion of documentation in a timely/accurate manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to persuade and motivate others and invoke a positive work atmosphere.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to do repetitious bending at the waist, kneeling, and overhead lifting.

EO/AA Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

Drug-Free Workplace

Reasonable Accommodations

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SOAR
365 employees benefit from working for a rehabilitative non-profit agency that specializes in providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.