Our residential Award-Winning design/build landscape construction and maintenance company is seeking a Crew Leader in our Maintenance Division. This individual must be experienced, driven and passionate with gardening and leadership capabilities. As one of our Horticultural Crew Leaders, you will have an incredible opportunity to manage a crew of horticulturalists and maintain some of the most beautiful and prestigious landscapes in the New Haven County area.
Responsibilities:
· Garden installation and maintenance of woody, perennial and annual plant materials, trees and shrubs
· Deadheading, cutbacks, dividing, fertilizing, hand pruning of shrubs/small trees
· Container and annual flower bed design, installation and maintenance
· Indoor/outdoor holiday decorating
· General landscaping and groundskeeping
· Communication and collaboration efforts with co-workers
· Facilitate the flow of information between the field and account managers
· Ensure account managers are always fully informed of activities on properties
· Maintain communication with particular clients while on their property
· Plan and ensure the crew is prepared for daily tasks with appropriate equipment, tools, plant materials, etc.
Competencies:
· Passion for gardening, high level of integrity and commitment to excellence
· Great organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to manage time efficiently
· Ability to work collaboratively with the team
· Coaching and leadership skills
· Commitment to impeccable customer service
Experience:
· Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a landscape/horticultural field or equivalent
· Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in high end estate gardening
· Previous Foreman experience
General Requirements:
· Valid CT Driver's license with clean driving record
· Ability to work in various weather conditions
· Healthy physical condition with an ability to lift 40lbs. or more
Education & Training:
· Employee Management serves as the direct supervisor to the team of horticulturalists while providing training and coaching to execute tasks to our company’s highest horticultural standards in the field.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Year round work
Experience:
- Horticulture: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CT Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Northford, CT: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person