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Landscaping Site Crew Leader - (Direct report in Portage) - Chauffeur’s License REQUIRED

BrightView

Portage, MI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$19–$21 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Blowers, Color Management, Corporate Policies, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Driver's License, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Gardening, Hand Tools, Identify Issues, Landscaping, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Loading/Unloading, Medications, Multilingual, Multitasking, Operational Communications, Operations Management, Preventative Maintenance, Public Safety, Quality Metrics, Resolve Customer Issues, Service Delivery, Spanish Language, Startup, Team Lead/Manager, Vehicle Fleets, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Portage, MI
POSTED
30+ days ago
Description


The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.


_This is NOT an entry-level position. Candidates must have at least 1 year of verifiable experience as a Landscaping Crew Leader/Foreman. Candidates with MDARD licenses will move to the top of the Candidate list._


_STARTING PAY RANGE for this role IS $19 - $21 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._

+ _Hardscapes Experience is preferred._


_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._


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Job Summary


+ The Crew Leader is responsible for overseeing landscape operations at client sites, managing a crew of 2–5 team members to ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to BrightView’s quality standards. This role involves supervising a variety of service lines, including basic landscape maintenance, installation, and supportive services such as irrigation, seasonal color management, and chemical applications. The Crew Leader plays a key role in maintaining client satisfaction through effective team leadership and high-quality service delivery.


Duties and Responsibilities:


+ Maintain a schedule and ensure service expectations are met

+ Surface customer problems or concerns and report back to Operations Manager

+ Assist in resolving issues with customer service when needed

+ Ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with company policies

+ Communicate regularly with Operations Manager to ensure client needs and expectations are consistently met or exceeded

+ Deliver services as specified on client sites

+ Assisting your team in safely and efficiently completed assigned tasks such as: Planting; Watering; Fertilizing; Digging and Raking just to name a few.

+ Installation of required materials for landscaping/irrigation/site development

+ Strong attention to detail and a Strong work ethic

+ Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

+ Bilingual (Spanish) - preferred

+ Experience using hand equipment with mechanized moving blades such as gas-powered shears

+ Experience using manual hand tools such as shovels and Experience using a hand shovel for extended period

+ Experience working from elevated heights such as an 8" A-frame ladder

+ Experience moving soil, equipment, and materials, digs holes, and plant trees, shrubs and flowers

+ Ability to work in extreme conditions – temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit and 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 work in/or about situations near direct automotive traffic

+ Ability to work near or about natural bodies of water

+ Ability to work 8+ hours per day with applicable breaks x 5 days/week (some overtime/weekend work required)

+ Coordinate service execution with Operations Manager

+ Oversee day-to-day site operations and delegate work to crew team members

+ Provide Operations Manager feedback on crew member(s) and Work with Operations Manager, helping to develop and train crew members

+ Ensure equipment preventative maintenance is performed as needed and equipment is in good working order and Log equipment usage and maintenance cycles

+ 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 Operations Manager; notify Operations Manager of any accidents and submitting accident reports according to Company policy

+ Participate in branch meetings as directed

+ Ensuring that all employees are attending the weekly tailgate meeting

+ Accurately capture and turn in crew time logs through electronic time capture (ETC)


Education and Experience:


+ BrightView Equipment certifications

+ Experience in a landscape-related field

+ Demonstrated leadership among the team and with peers

+ Valid Driver License (a Valid Chauffeur’s license is required)

+ State issued Pesticide licenses is referred

+ Irrigation system repair experience is preferred


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


Physical Demands/Requirements:


+ Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles)

+ Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.

+ Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers).

+ Able to bend, stop and twist continuously throughout the day and perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes)

+ You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)

+ Landscapers who will be operating a BrightView fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver’s license and meet company standards as it relates motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check.

+ Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.

+ Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.


Work Environment:


+ Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity)

+ Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.

+ Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards.

+ Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present.

+ Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes.


Perks:


+ Competitive salary

+ Paid time off

+ Red Wing Safety Boot Program

+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance


_BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer._


_This job description is subject to change at any time_


_BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process_ _._


_It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView._

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