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We're looking for a Crew Leader for our Portage Branch that will lead a team while servicing sites throughout the Portage/Kalamazoo and Battle Creek areas. Can you picture yourself here?

*This is NOT an entry-level position. Candidates must have at least 1 year of verifiable experience as a Landscaping Crew Leader/Foreman. *

STARTING RATE OR MINIMUM RATE OF PAY IS $17 PER HOUR AND COULD INCREASE FROM THERE DEPENDENT UPON PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE AND ANY CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES YOU HOLD.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE:

·  Valid Driver's License: Applicants must hold a valid driver's license.

·  Chauffeur's Endorsement: A chauffeur's endorsement or chauffeur's license is REQUIRED for this role and the PREFERRED Candidate already holds one. Candidates willing to obtain a Chauffeur's license, prior to starting work and at their cost will also be considered.

·  Previous experience: minimum of 1 year Landscaping Crew Leader is necessary.

·  DDOT Medical card: The PREFERRED Candidate already holds one. If you do not have a DDOT Medical Card you MUST be able to pass a Medical exam that includes a drug Test (this is a Federal requirement) post-offer and before starting work.

• State of MI (MDARD) Pesticide licenses: The PREFERRED Candidate already has MDARD Licenses and is willing to maintain them and potentially add more as the need arises at the Company's cost.

• Irrigation Experience: The PREFERRED Candidate has some experience in Irrigation troubleshooting and repair as well as Spring Start up and Fall Shut down and willing to assist, as needed in these tasks.

   

   

If your resume does not show LANDSCAPING CREW LEADER EXPERIENCE; your Application WILL BE REJECTED - make sure your Landscaping experience and Landscaping Crew Leader work experience is on your resume. Applications without Resumes WILL BE REJECTED.

Job description

::: {testid="job-description"} Looking for an opportunity where success comes naturally? Then you may have found your crew. We're looking for a Landscape Leadman to join our team. * * You'd be responsible for:

Ensuring that all employees are attending the weekly tailgate meeting

Confirming that all employees are operating safely at all times including reviewing potential traffic hazards; performing hard hat checks and safety gear checks; underground alert reviews; other trades hazard review and performing general public safety checks

Maintaining a hazardous communication folder including all relevant forms for chemicals used on the job site

Reporting reckless or dangerous activities to job Superintendent; notify Safety Office of any accidents and submitting accident reports according to Company policy Requirements

Using hand and/or power tools or equipment to perform a wide range of landscape and irrigation duties:

Laying sod

Planting

Watering

Fertilizing

Digging

Raking

Installing sprin :::