Maintenance Crew Lead Hand

[Existing Vacancy] Wild Ridge Landscapes is an award-winning, mid-sized landscape company looking to add landscape crew lead hands to our team.

Our landscape teams work together to maintain and create outdoor spaces. As an organization, we have an intentional focus on growing and mentoring staff, serving clients with excellence, and leaving a beautiful and lasting impression on our city.

Job Title:    

Landscape Maintenance Crew Lead Hand

Main Purpose of Job:

Landscape maintenance crews help to maintain beautiful outdoor spaces for our commercial and residential clients. 

Reports to:   

Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader

We Offer:

Opportunities to grow and advance your career

Professional development and training

Excellent team environment with supportive management

45-50 hours per week with weekly pay (April through November) with some flexibility

Opportunities to work year-round

RRSP program and Health Savings Account

Requirements:

Experience and training in landscape maintenance

Some horticulture training is preferred

Ability to both take and give direction in a team environment

Must enjoy working outdoors

Have a keen eye for detail and take pride in their work

Be physically strong (lift min. 50 lbs) and a quick learner

Responsibilities:

Assist leading a maintenance crew on various residential and commercial properties

Help ensure a safe workplace

Learn and use time tracking software

Garden and lawn maintenance and rehabilitation such as:

Planting, and plant care including weeding, pruning, deadheading and mulching gardens

Grass cutting with riding and push mowers and trimmers

Leaf, litter, and debris cleanup required in spring and fall

Other tasks such as topdressing/overseeding/sodding etc.

Working Conditions:

In early spring and late fall maintenance crew members may be asked to work in cold weather temperatures where they need to dress warmly.

In mid summer maintenance crew members may be asked to work in hot weather temperatures and need to drink plenty of fluids, be responsible about sunscreen use, wear hats and ensure they take appropriate breaks.

In all seasons, crew members need to be prepared to be asked to work in rainy conditions and to bring appropriate gear such as rain jackets. 

Crews can expect to occasionally be exposed to chemicals such as gasoline and lubricants.

Physical Requirements:

Strength Guidelines

Crew members can expect to be asked to lift up to 50 lbs.

Motion Parameters

Crew members can expect to be on their feet for long periods of time. The job requires walking, squatting and kneeling. 

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organization.

Wild Ridge Landscapes Inc. is an equal opportunity employer proud of its diverse team.

Please contact [email protected], or call (343) 309-5449, if you require accommodation during the hiring process.

Apply now via our company website at https://wildridge.bamboohr.com/careers, or send your resume to [email protected] to be considered for this position.