Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader

at  Trim Landscaping

WHO ARE WE?

We are a fast-moving and constantly growing landscape construction and maintenance company operating in Nova Scotia. Our work is a mix of commercial and residential both in and outside HRM, starting from design all the way through to maintaining. We are one of the largest landscapers in the Atlantic provinces that focuses on the most premier projects like Argyle Street, Queen’s Marque, Seaport Farmer’s Market, Dartmouth Crossing and many more. We are a culture that challenges its employees to improve, learn new skills and solve all problems for our customers that come our way.

YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent communication skills – verbal & written
• Minimum 2 years experience in landscape maintenance trade
• Valid driver’s license and own transportation, and comfortable driving a truck and trailer
• Mowing and property maintenance experience
  More importantly, you are driven individual looking to grow and be a part of moving a business forward. You are trustworthy so that you can take on tasks and projects within your team with limited supervision. You are able to solve problems and willing to make a decision even if it’s a mistake. You take pride in your work day-in and day-out. You are willing to work outside of your everyday tasks and responsibilities when the team needs you.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Manage crew either with a mowing list or maintenance job site
• Manage crew HR including motivation, expectations, and interpersonal issues with the assistance of the Manager and HR.
• Train other crew members in all simple skills required for their position
• Manage day-to-day/ week to week goals, production targets etc.
• Understanding and trained in pruning/weeding/tree trimming and plant material
• Ensure appropriate level of quality for all aspects of maintenance jobs
• Troubleshoot on-site problems with crew
• Manage on site safety
• Responsible for/Oversee all preventative maintenance
• Communicate with customers, clients, and the Manager with all matters relating to the project
• Read and understand work orders/ job requests
• Establish/communicate/pick up needs for next day
• Timesheet input
• iAuditor input
• Ensure site, truck, and trailer cleanliness and organization

The Mowing Crew Leader is responsible for overseeing a mowing crew of 2-4 people and ensuring high-quality lawn maintenance services are delivered to Trim Landscaping’s clients. This role involves hands-on work, crew management, and a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.. We offer snow removal work through the winter months where applicable.
You will be required to deal with customers, clock your team in/out daily, respond to emails and inquires, manage safety, production and schedule, consult with installation projects, as well as regular upkeep on gear. .