Requisition Number: 33794
Company Name: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Service Line: 1COM - Kent-Commercial Landscape Services
Employment Type: Regular
Job Type: Full Time
Education Level Required: Associates
Work Experience Required: More than 5 years
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
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Job Description
Summary: Provide operational management, business development and leadership by performing the following duties.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: Includes some or all of the following. Other duties may be assigned.
•Schedule daily and weekly mowing assignments
•Herbicide application and plant health care needs
•Establish relationship with clients, field and maintenance staff
•Understand and perform first aid, CPR and aerial rescue procedures
•Communicate by reading relevant manuals and materials, speaking clearly, distinctively and listening to instructions
•Assist crews as necessary
•Follow all company policies, procedures and work rules
•React appropriately in an emergency situation
•Perform all duties as required
•Report timely and accurately to supervisor
Competency:
•Customer Service
•Respond appropriately to requests for service and assistance
•Meet job duty requirements
•Oral Communication
•Speak clearly and accurately in positive and negative situations
•Listen and obtain clarification, interpret oral information
•Respond appropriately to questions
•Participate constructively in meetings
•Team Work
•Balance team and individual responsibilities
•Gives and listens to feedback
•Contribute to building a productive team environment
•Written Communication
•Write clearly and accurately
•Accurately read and interpret written information
••Follow applicable laws and regulations
•Uphold organizational ethics and policies
••Observe and follow safety and security procedures
•Determine and apply appropriate action using guidelines and training
•Report and correct unsafe or potentially unsafe conditions
•Use and maintain equipment and materials properly
Education and Qualifications: An individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
•High school diploma or equivalent preferred
•Valid driver's license required, Commercial driver's license maybe required
•2 or 4 year degree in Turfgrass or related field
Language Ability: Read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos. Write correspondence. Effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization. Bi-lingual in Spanish is beneficial.
Math Ability: Perform basic arithmetic computations
Reasoning Ability: Apply understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Identify and resolve problems involving multiple variables in varied situations
Computer Skills: Basic computer skills required
Certificates and Licenses:
•Pesticide or other license, if required by state law
•Obtain and maintain required licenses and certifications
Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise crews, address complaints and resolve problems
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees encounter while performing the essential functions of this Job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to:
•Noise level and environmental changes in the work environment
•Distractions and Interruptions
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•Adjust quickly and efficiently from task to task
•Outdoor weather conditions and environments
•Extreme cold
•Extreme heat
•Wet or humid conditions
•Uneven terrain and hiking
•Exposure to a variety of vegetation, animals, insects and other potential impediments to completing job requirements
Demands: The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job.
•Use hands and arms to write, type, file and organize
•See, observe and respond to visual messages
•Hear, observe and respond to instructions, messages and other oral communication
•Speak clearly in a professional and understandable manner
•Bend, reach, hold, grasp, sort and organize
•Perform in the presence of distractions or work frustrations
•Communication is required for moderate (80') distances while equipment is operating
•Regular and timely attendance
•5+ yrs experience as a golf course superintendent in the Michigan area.
•Must be able to work in all conditions and lift over 50lbs.
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.
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