Gardening Services Team Leader
We are a professional horticulture organization dedicated to creating premier properties and building lasting relationships throughout the central Virginia region. We are accepting applications for an enthusiastic, hardworking, and trustworthy individual to join our Gardening Services team. This is a full-time position encompassing 32 to 40 hours per week primarily Monday through Thursday. Landscaping experience preferred.
Job Responsibilities
- Supervise the daily work of 2-4 person crews in a safe and efficient manner.
- Ensure proper safety training and safety practices (vehicle, equipment, and PPE).
- Manage weekly crew schedules, time clocks, and payroll.
- Assist Gardening Services crews as needed, performing routine horticultural tasks, including planting, watering, pruning, weeding, edging, and mulching, using hand and gardening tools.
- Maintain landscaping trucks, tools, and equipment in good condition to ensure that needed items are present and trucks are in proper working order for daily work.
- Collaborate with other Team Leaders to plan and implement projects throughout the year.
- Maintain communication with the Gardening Services Manager, other Team Leaders, Head Gardeners, and Gardening Services crews, to ensure timely and efficient operations.
- Maintain staff focus on achievement of department goals throughout the year.
- Understand client needs, service contracts, and budgets; ensure that work is completed according to contract.
- Maintain professional communication with assigned clients.
- Maintain job budgets and perform job-related administrative duties.
Competitive Candidates Will Have
- One to three years of supervisory experience in landscaping or a related industry
- Ability and desire to work in outdoor conditions and office setting
- A high level of organizational skills and attention to detail
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs., stand and walk for extended periods of time, stoop, kneel, and crouch
- Virginia Pesticide License and VNLA Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
- Valid Virginia driver’s license
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Gardening: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Charlottesville, VA 22911 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Charlottesville, VA 22911: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person