Grounds Maintenance Crew Lead $20 - $29/hr

Now Hiring: Grounds Maintenance Crew Lead – Lead the Way in Shakopee! 🌿🚜 Location: Shakopee, Minnesota Position Type: Seasonal, Non-Exempt (Overtime Eligible) Reports to: Production Manager Are you a natural leader with a passion for outdoor work and landscaping? We're seeking a reliable and experienced Grounds Maintenance Crew Lead to guide our team in Shakopee! In this role, you'll be responsible for both leadership and hands-on landscaping tasks, ensuring our crews deliver high-quality results for our clients. If you're ready to lead a team and contribute to maintaining beautiful landscapes, we want to hear from you! Why Join Our Team? ✅ Competitive Pay + Overtime Eligibility – Earn great wages with overtime potential. ✅ Leadership & Growth – Take on a leadership role and help develop a skilled team while advancing your own career. ✅ Hands-On Experience – Work with a variety of landscaping equipment and learn new techniques. ✅ Team-Oriented Culture – Collaborate with a crew that values integrity, quality, and customer satisfaction. ✅ Make an Impact – Ensure properties in Shakopee are well-maintained and meet high standards. What You’ll Do: Quality Control: 🔹 Lead and guide crew members in performing grounds maintenance tasks, ensuring work is done to high-quality standards. 🔹 Clear sites of debris such as trash, limbs, and rocks in preparation for mowing, weed whipping, and edging. 🔹 Perform landscaping tasks including weeding, pruning, and removing debris from flower beds and shrub areas. 🔹 Operate mowers and equipment to maintain turf and edge grass along curbs and walkways. 🔹 Conduct a final walkthrough to ensure that all work is completed according to specifications and on time. Production Management: 🔹 Interface with customers and Account Managers regarding on-site operations, production requests, and any performance concerns. 🔹 Identify ways to improve quality and efficiency, and discuss these ideas with the Production Manager. 🔹 Stay flexible in scheduling to meet customer expectations. 🔹 Arrive 15 minutes prior to crew start time to prepare for the day and ensure smooth operations. 🔹 Provide job site notes upon completion of maintenance tasks and contribute to tailgate talks with crew regarding property observations and production concerns. Staff Management: 🔹 Assist the Production Manager in training and developing crew members to enhance their skills and performance. 🔹 Log crew members in and out of Aspire daily. 🔹 Provide feedback on crew performance to the Production Manager. 🔹 Monitor crew safety and make in-field corrections as needed. Operational Policies & Procedures: 🔹 Complete work in Aspire according to assigned work tickets and report any issues as needed. 🔹 Document completed work with photographic evidence in Aspire. 🔹 Perform grounds maintenance Quality Assurance (QA) checks using Sitefotos. Safety Responsibilities: 🔹 Assist with the organization, cleaning, and basic upkeep of facilities, equipment, trucks, and trailers. 🔹 Report any safety concerns or violations to the Production Manager. 🔹 Operate grounds maintenance equipment safely, including push mowers, string trimmers, power edgers, and backpack blowers. 🔹 Complete and maintain all assigned Greenius safety training. 🔹 Wear appropriate safety clothing and equipment during tasks. 🔹 Perform preventative equipment checks before use to ensure safe operation. 🔹 Maintain cleanliness of vehicles and equipment and ensure safety materials (like first aid kits) are stocked and in good condition. What We’re Looking For: ✔️ Leadership Skills – Proven ability to lead and mentor a team. ✔️ Physical Stamina – Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs independently and 80 lbs with assistance. ✔️ Horticultural Knowledge – Basic understanding of landscaping and grounds maintenance practices. ✔️ Strong Communication – Clear and efficient communication with clients, crew members, and supervisors. ✔️ Safety-Conscious – Understanding of safety protocols and commitment to following them. ✔️ Self-Motivated & Dependable – Able to work with minimal supervision, report to work on time, and handle daily responsibilities efficiently. ✔️ Pesticide License – Willingness to obtain a Category A & E Pesticide Applicator License within one year. Your Schedule: 🌿 Average workweek: 8-10 hours per day, Monday to Friday, with flexibility depending on weather conditions and customer needs. 🌿 Possible Weekend Work: Occasional Fridays and weekends may be required to complete work. Ready to Lead Our Grounds Maintenance Crew? If you’re ready to take on a leadership role, guide a team, and contribute to the beauty of Shakopee’s landscapes, apply today to join our team as a Grounds Maintenance Crew Lead! Apply now in 2 minutes! Powered by