Landscape Maintenance Crew Lead

  • Full-time

Company Description

Native Edge Landscape is not your typical landscape design firm. Grown from seed right here in Austin, Native Edge is a full-service landscaping business committed to responsibility—to our environment, our community, and our clients. 

Job Description

Native Edge Landscape is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader to lead our winning maintenance team to the next level. 
We need a motivated self starter with strong leadership skills and experience in landscape maintenance and plant care. Hired applicant will be paid competitively and be responsible for:

  • Overseeing and directing assigned maintenance crew.
  • Ensuring assigned crew members properly clocks in and out at the start and end of day, as well as lunches.
  • Ensuring all relevant equipment is loaded and ready for each day.
  • Directing crew on site and leading them through tasks and projects.
  • Ensuring all equipment is properly maintained and any broken or missing equipment is fixed or replaced.
  • Updating our maintenance account manager on progress throughout the day.
  • Logging detailed visit notes for each property at the end of visits, noting any plant or maintenance issues that might need to be addressed.
  • Troubleshooting problems as they arise. 
  • Keeping routes on schedule
  • Keeping appropriate Native Edge staff informed of any relevant customers communications/issues.

Previous experience in landscape maintenance is required. Strong customer relations, excellent people skills are a must!
Must be able to work in extreme conditions: heat, cold, etc.

Qualifications

  • Must have landscape maintenance experience
  • Must have basic plant knowledge
  • Must have experience with operating heavy equipment
  • Must have experience with driving and towing a trailer
  • Must have valid drivers license and clean driving record
  • Must have experience in managing and leading teams

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Benefits

  • Health, Vision, and Dental Available after 90 days
  • Free checking account from Frost
  • Yearly Personal & Sick Days
  • Vacation Days