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We’re looking for a Crew Leader for our Portage Branch that will lead a team while servicing sites throughout the Portage/Kalamazoo and Battle Creek areas. Can you picture yourself here?
This is NOT an entry-level position. Candidates must have at least 1 year of verifiable experience as a Landscaping Crew Leader/Foreman.
STARTING RATE OR MINIMUM RATE OF PAY IS $17 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.
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 description
Looking for an opportunity where success comes naturally? Then you may have found your crew. We’re looking for a Landscape Leadman to join our team.
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You’d be responsible for:
- Ensuring that all employees are attending the weekly tailgate meeting
- Confirming that all employees are operating safely at all times including reviewing potential traffic hazards; performing hard hat checks and safety gear checks; underground alert reviews; other trades hazard review and performing general public safety checks
- Maintaining a hazardous communication folder including all relevant forms for chemicals used on the job site
- Reporting reckless or dangerous activities to job Superintendent; notify Safety Office of any accidents and submitting accident reports according to Company policy Requirements
- Using hand and/or power tools or equipment to perform a wide range of landscape and irrigation duties:
- Laying sod
- Planting
- Watering
- Fertilizing
- Digging
- Raking
- Installing sprinklers
Additionally, employees are expected to abide by all internal control & compliance practices to:
- Safeguard assets from theft and misuse
- Ensure segregation of duties to minimize fraud
- Comply with business ethics, applicable laws and regulation
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information
- Periodically reconcile physical assets to accounting records
You might be a good fit if you have:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience
And while not mandatory, it would be great if you also have:
- Knowledge of OSHA Standards
- Ability to lead and direct crew of 2 to 4 people
- Practice workplace safety
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Use hand equipment with mechanized moving blades such as gas powered shears
- Use manual hand tools such as shovels
- Work from elevated heights such as an 8’ A-frame ladder
- Use a hand shovel for extended period
- Moves soil, equipment, and materials, digs holes, and plant trees, shrubs and flowers.
- 6 months commercial landscape experience preferred but not required
- Work in/or about situations near direct automotive traffic
- Work near or about natural bodies of water
- Work 8+ hours per day with applicable breaks x 5 days/week (some overtime/weekend work required)
- Ability to work in extreme conditions – temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit
- Ability 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 bend, stoop and twist continuously throughout the day
Here’s what to know about working here:
At BrightView, we’re a tight-knit crew who are as passionate about caring for our clients as we are about each other. Though we’re the nation’s leading landscape company, we maintain a small company feel and supportive environment that makes our team members feel at home.
If you’re looking to join a crew of talented go-getters who tackle big vision projects other companies could only dream of, you might just have found your match. With our range of services, including landscape design, development, maintenance and enhancements, there’s no limit to what we can do, and what you can achieve.
In addition to industry-leading development opportunities, you’ll also have benefits and perks like:
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Think you’ve found your crew?
BrightView is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
Location: Detroit, Michigan
