Lawn Maintenance Lead

Description

**SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE: UP TO $350 BASED ON EXPERIENCE**

WHO WE ARE

ABC Home & Commercial Services is a family owned and operated business, providing a fun, stable, and challenging environment to grow, learn, and serve in our community. We're pleased to have a diverse group of employees and believe strongly in a work/life balance while building long-term, trusting relationships with our customers and employees. At ABC you'll quickly learn what it's like to become part of a team that believes in fulfilling commitments, serving others, supporting families, and building our community.

HOW YOU CAN HELP US

As ABC's Lawn Maintenance Crew Leader, you will be responsible for the professional completion of work assigned and will lead a crew to help with customers' lawn and outdoor space with professionalism and excellent customer service. If applicable, you may or may not also be assigned as the crew's driver.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Verifies property address/location before services has begun.
• Reads all notes added to route to make sure that additional and special instructions are followed. Ensures mowing, trimming, edging, blowing, and all other lawn maintenance work is done in a professional manner.
• Must be proficient in the operation of all lawn maintenance equipment and becomes proficient in all new equipment needed for lawn maintenance.
• Instructs crew members in the proper way of handling mowing equipment, and safety procedures in handling that equipment.
• Directs workflow and work performed by other members of the crew. Becomes familiar with customers' expectations and service contracts.
• Greases and oils machines and equipment, checks blades for replacement or sharpens, reports any malfunctions for repair and ensures that all equipment needed for work is loaded and working properly.
• Ensures trailer lights are working properly, including trailer gate, boards, safety clips, reports any malfunctions for repair.
• Identifies and reports to Service Manager any damages to customer's property immediately. Before leaving customer's property inspects the work area to ensure all maintenance was provided according to contracted services.
• Uses personal protective equipment at all times as is required by safety standards and for prevention purposes.
• Meets deadlines of route and informs Service Manager of all resets and skipped services or not completed work on a daily basis.
• Inspects all equipment when moved to a new trailer (see Service Manager for checklist). Checks vehicle when a new one is assigned (see Service Manager for checklist).
• Responsible for knowing and following all company and department policies and protocols, including the PTO policy.
• Attend required department meetings and company or vendor training as required.
• Your readiness to work on Saturday is obligatory when work is not completed during normal work days.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

• Previous Lawn Maintenance experience preferred but not required
• Excellent communication & customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload, work under pressure and still maintain good composure.
• Experience working with routes, service stops, and meeting deadlines of your service route.
• Dependable and self-motivated with desire to work year-round.
• High school diploma or GED desired.
• English speaking is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work inside and/or outside for long periods of time, sometimes in extreme temperatures.
• Must maintain an active Driver's License and be insurable if you are also a crew driver.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid vacation and sick leave (PTO)
• Participation in Profit Sharing Plan
• Additional compensation for promoting & referring our services (Lead Now Program)
• Company clubs & committees, and company outings
• Paid trainings and development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Educational scholarships for employees and family members
• Wellness program, including gym membership
• Volunteer Engagement Program: 16 hrs. a year of Approved Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Company vehicle with gas card (for service specialists)

ABC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note that if an offer is extended that we do conduct the following pre-employment screenings: Drug Screen, Physical & Physical Performance Evaluation (PPE). ABC participates in the E-Verify (I-9) program and conducts comprehensive criminal background checks, along with a 7-year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) review.