Crew Leader, Commercial Landscaping & Grounds

PURPOSE: To conduct grounds maintenance operations for the Facilities Management Services Group.

DESCRIPTION: Responsible for the direct supervision, overall administration, and coordination of the required services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and work with a SOAR365 grounds crew in the day to day operations which include, but is not limited to the following activities: mowing and trimming of grass at assigned locations; edging sidewalks and concrete edges; policing all grounds for trash and debris; irrigating designated areas on property as needed; trimming and pruning of shrubs and hedges; application of herbicides associated with grounds maintenance (if licensed); leaf clean up throughout entire property; snow removal from sidewalks, walkways, steps and doorways, setting up fencing, removal of cabinetry, carpets and other household materials or items as required.
• Proficiently maintaining the landscape beds to a level free of unwanted vegetation; maintaining mulch at appropriate depths; fertilization of landscape beds.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance or make minor repairs on tools such as gasoline weed-eaters to prevent delays of his/her employees from performing their duties.
• Responsible for notification to the Project Manager for any tools (new tools to be ordered or tools requiring repair) or materials needed in the performance of his duties.
• Conduct and/or participate in all job-related training and safety training,
• Observes and monitors disabled employees; coaches/counsels employees when minor issues arise; notifies Project Manager of all issues.
• Adheres to all agency policies in governing safety, discrimination/harassment, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) and the agency's Human Rights plan.
• Employee will receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus

JOB KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Valid Virginia driver's license, DMV record insurable at normal rates.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for positive and clear interaction with managers and employees and for completion of documentation in a timely/accurate manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to persuade and motivate others and invoke a positive work atmosphere.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to do repetitious bending at the waist, kneeling, and overhead lifting.
• Ability to operate and control small gas-powered tools and mowers.
• Ability to work in inclement weather including temperature extremes, rain, and snow.
• Possession of a current VA Commercial Pesticide Applicator License, Category 3A/3B (preferred)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have five (5) years of grounds maintenance experience and must have at least two (2) years of supervisory experience in this field.

EO/AA Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

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