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BrightView Landscaping Site Crew Leader - (Direct report in Portage) - Chauffeur’s License REQUIRED in Portage, Michigan

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This is NOT an entry-level position. Candidates must have at least 1 year of verifiable experience as a Landscaping Crew Leader/Foreman. Candidates with MDARD licenses will move to the top of the Candidate list.

STARTING PAY RANGE for this role IS $19 - $21 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.

  • Hardscapes Experience is preferred.

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.

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Job Summary

  • The Crew Leader is responsible for overseeing landscape operations at client sites, managing a crew of 2–5 team members to ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to BrightView’s quality standards. This role involves supervising a variety of service lines, including basic landscape maintenance, installation, and supportive services such as irrigation, seasonal color management, and chemical applications. The Crew Leader plays a key role in maintaining client satisfaction through effective team leadership and high-quality service delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintain a schedule and ensure service expectations are met

  • Surface customer problems or concerns and report back to Operations Manager

  • Assist in resolving issues with customer service when needed

  • Ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with company policies

  • Communicate regularly with Operations Manager to ensure client needs and expectations are consistently met or exceeded

  • Deliver services as specified on client sites

  • Assisting your team in safely and efficiently completed assigned tasks such as: Planting; Watering; Fertilizing; Digging and Raking just to name a few.

  • Installation of required materials for landscaping/irrigation/site development

  • Strong attention to detail and a Strong work ethic

  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

  • Bilingual (Spanish) - preferred

  • Experience using hand equipment with mechanized moving blades such as gas-powered shears

  • Experience using manual hand tools such as shovels and Experience using a hand shovel for extended period

  • Experience working from elevated heights such as an 8" A-frame ladder

  • Experience moving soil, equipment, and materials, digs holes, and plant trees, shrubs and flowers

  • Ability to work in extreme conditions – temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit and to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time

  • Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.)

  • Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.)

  • Ability to work in/or about situations near direct automotive traffic

  • Ability to work near or about natural bodies of water

  • Ability to work 8+ hours per day with applicable breaks x 5 days/week (some overtime/weekend work required)

  • Coordinate service execution with Operations Manager

  • Oversee day-to-day site operations and delegate work to crew team members

  • Provide Operations Manager feedback on crew member(s) and Work with Operations Manager, helping to develop and train crew members

  • Ensure equipment preventative maintenance is performed as needed and equipment is in good working order and Log equipment usage and maintenance cycles

  • 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 Operations Manager; notify Operations Manager of any accidents and submitting accident reports according to Company policy

  • Participate in branch meetings as directed

  • Ensuring that all employees are attending the weekly tailgate meeting

  • Accurately capture and turn in crew time logs through electronic time capture (ETC)

Education and Experience:

  • BrightView Equipment certifications

  • Experience in a landscape-related field

  • Demonstrated leadership among the team and with peers

  • Valid Driver License (a Valid Chauffeur’s license is required)

  • State issued Pesticide licenses is referred

  • Irrigation system repair experience is preferred

Additionally, employees are expected to abide by all internal control & compliance practices to:

  • Safeguard assets from theft and misuse

  • Ensure segregation of duties to minimize fraud

  • Comply with business ethics, applicable laws and regulation

  • Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information

  • Periodically reconcile physical assets to accounting records

Physical Demands/Requirements:

  • Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles)

  • Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.

  • Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers).

  • Able to bend, stop and twist continuously throughout the day and perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes)

  • You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)

  • Landscapers who will be operating a BrightView fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver’s license and meet company standards as it relates motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check.

  • Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.

  • Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.

Work Environment:

  • Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity)

  • Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.

  • Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards.

  • Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present.

  • Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes.

Perks:

  • Competitive salary

  • Paid time off

  • Red Wing Safety Boot Program

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

This job description is subject to change at any time

BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process .

It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.

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