Team Leader - Total Property Management

Overview

The team leader supervises and participates in the work of a crew performing landscaping and horticultural functions, while working a varied schedule (including Saturdays) in sometimes adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Primary duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Shows attention to detail and effectively communicates with subordinates, peers, and his/her supervisor.
• Reports at designated start time to prepare/review the days schedule with the TPM Coordinator and prepare for the day.
• Loads/fills gas cans, mowers, tools and necessary equipment. Secures all equipment.
• Checks truck oil, fluids, tire pressure, proper trailer connection, and that all lights are in working condition.
• Manages and performs landscape installation and maintenance tasks on customers’ property.
• Works in conjunction with the TPM Coordinator to ensure the services required are implemented efficiently and according to the contract specifications.
• Manages and perform all tasks with spring operations including, but not limited to, leaf and debris removal, bed edging, and mulch installation.
• Manages and perform all tasks of daily grounds maintenance including, but not limited to, mowing, string trimming, edging, and blowing of curbs, lots, driveways, sidewalks, steps and patios.
• Provides “on the job” training of ground maintenance workers/ground maintenance assistants, so they are able to effectively and efficiently perform necessary tasks of all grounds maintenance services required.
• Hand pulls weeds as necessary or sprays weed control if certified as an apprentice.
• Applies pesticides if certified as an apprentice.
• Helps to clean site by removing trash, limbs, rocks, debris, etc.
• Prunes shrubs and removes shrub and tree debris.
• Reports damaged or broken equipment to TPM Coordinator.
• Oversees proper safety equipment and Personal Protective Equipment usage and practices of the crew.
• Communicates customer’s questions or concerns immediately to the TPM Coordinator.
• Unloads/loads equipment and material for the next day, cleans out truck/trailer by removing trash, debris, etc., daily.
• Fills truck, mowers, equipment, and cans with gas in preparation for the next day.
• Performs daily maintenance of equipment by cleaning, changing air filters, sharpening and/or changing blades, checking fluid levels, etc.
• Must be available to work on weekends and holidays, as needed, for snow removal.
• Performs all additional related duties as requested by supervisor and/or administration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Six (6) months of prior related experience required.
• Experience with towing a trailer, driving a small dump truck, landscaping maintenance, and some light construction required.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and equipment maintenance required.
•  Good communication skills required.
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language at a level that permits them to interact and communicate safely with porters, porters assistants, and other staff members, as well as keep open lines of communication with supervisors and customers.
• Must possess and maintain a qualified New York State driver’s license, with a good record, throughout employment.    

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to lift fifty (50) lbs. plus and carry twenty (20) lbs. back pack blower required.
• Stoop, stand, and bend for eight (8) hours or more a day.
• Walk approximately two (2) – six (6) miles a day.
• Ability to lift branches and limbs required.