position
Maintenance Crew Leader
reports to
Maintenance Manager
The Maintenance Crew Leader must be able to perform tasks associated with softscape installations and landscape maintenance, leading a team of 2-5 people.
Requirements
- Fit enough to perform labour intensive work in various conditions (heat, noise, dust, cold, and yes, even in the rain sometimes)
- Valid G license with excellent driving record
- Flexible to lead maintenance team and help on softscape installations as needed
- Must be excited about protecting clients investments in their properties
- Ability to operate all relevant equipment such as push mower, string trimmer, leaf blower, gator/utv
- Basic plant identification
- Solid understanding of plant health, planting and pruning techniques
- Pleasure Craft Operators license and boat experience is not required, but is highly valuable
Work schedule
Maintenance crew leaders generally work Monday-Friday, and occasionally on Saturdays if deadlines warrant. During the season, Crew Leaders will work approximately 50 hours/week. This is a seasonal position (Apr-Nov).
Get a glimpse at a day in the life of a Rockscape team member.
Examples of daily tasks
- Discuss daily plan with crew; attend tailgate meetings and Crew Leader meetings
- Ensure truck and sites are clean and organized as well as safe
- Responsible for the completion of daily timesheets for crew
- Provide performance feedback for crew members
- Train crew in proper techniques, work procedures, maintenance and safety issues
- Responsible for the delegation of crew tasks
- Interact with clients on site when needed, providing exceptional customer service in a polite and courteous manner
- Ensure that all PPE is being worn in compliance with company and legislative regulations
Successful candidates will:
- Be exceptionally detail oriented
- Have strong interpersonal skills
- Be passionate about great service
- Be great motivators/organizers
- Treat team members, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers with respect
- Be a creative problem solver
- Ensure all work is completed in a safe and efficient manner
- Provide coaching to new staff
- Adhere to and promote Rockscape Core Values
Compensation
- $24-32/hr
- Health benefits/RRSP matching after 1 year of full-time employment
- Award winning culture
- Prizes and giveaways, fun events, and awesome Christmas parties
- Company phone/phone allowance
- Use of company truck for daily commute in 3rd year as leader
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
- Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, lifting (15-30 kg)
- Repetitive hand movements, grasping, pushing, pulling
- Work at above shoulder height
- Reach below shoulder height
- Exposure to outside weather conditions
- Exposure to vibration
- Exposure to fumes and/or airborne particles
Interpersonal Expectations:
- Display and promote Rockscape Core Values
- Work effectively with other Crew Leaders
- Develop comradery among Crew Members
- Promote personal/professional growth of all Crew Members
Let’s get started.
use the form below and attach your resume.
Or send an email careers@rockscape.ca
Rockscape and Elevate application form
