Landscaping Site Crew Leader - (Direct report in Battle Creek) - Chauffeur’s License REQUIRED

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. 

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