Overview:
The team leader supervises and participates in the work of a crew performing landscaping and horticultural functions, while working a varied schedule (including Saturdays) in sometimes adverse weather conditions.
Responsibilities:
Primary duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Shows attention to detail and effectively communicates with subordinates, peers, and his/her supervisor.
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Reports at designated start time to prepare/review the days schedule with the TPM Coordinator and prepare for the day.
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Loads/fills gas cans, mowers, tools and necessary equipment. Secures all equipment.
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Checks truck oil, fluids, tire pressure, proper trailer connection, and that all lights are in working condition.
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Manages and performs landscape installation and maintenance tasks on customers’ property.
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Works in conjunction with the TPM Coordinator to ensure the services required are implemented efficiently and according to the contract specifications.
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Manages and perform all tasks with spring operations including, but not limited to, leaf and debris removal, bed edging, and mulch installation.
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Manages and perform all tasks of daily grounds maintenance including, but not limited to, mowing, string trimming, edging, and blowing of curbs, lots, driveways, sidewalks, steps and patios.
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Provides “on the job” training of ground maintenance workers/ground maintenance assistants, so they are able to effectively and efficiently perform necessary tasks of all grounds maintenance services required.
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Hand pulls weeds as necessary or sprays weed control if certified as an apprentice.
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Applies pesticides if certified as an apprentice.
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Helps to clean site by removing trash, limbs, rocks, debris, etc.
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Prunes shrubs and removes shrub and tree debris.
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Reports damaged or broken equipment to TPM Coordinator.
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Oversees proper safety equipment and Personal Protective Equipment usage and practices of the crew.
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Communicates customer’s questions or concerns immediately to the TPM Coordinator.
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Unloads/loads equipment and material for the next day, cleans out truck/trailer by removing trash, debris, etc., daily.
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Fills truck, mowers, equipment, and cans with gas in preparation for the next day.
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Performs daily maintenance of equipment by cleaning, changing air filters, sharpening and/or changing blades, checking fluid levels, etc.
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Must be available to work on weekends and holidays, as needed, for snow removal.
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Performs all additional related duties as requested by supervisor and/or administration.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Six (6) months of prior related experience required.
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Experience with towing a trailer, driving a small dump truck, landscaping maintenance, and some light construction required.
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Basic understanding of mechanical and equipment maintenance required.
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Good communication skills required.
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Ability to read, write and understand the English language at a level that permits them to interact and communicate safely with porters, porters assistants, and other staff members, as well as keep open lines of communication with supervisors and customers.
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Must possess and maintain a qualified New York State driver’s license, with a good record, throughout employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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Ability to lift fifty (50) lbs. plus and carry twenty (20) lbs. back pack blower required.
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Stoop, stand, and bend for eight (8) hours or more a day.
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Walk approximately two (2) – six (6) miles a day.
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Ability to lift branches and limbs required.
