Dragonfly Pond Works
Traveling Landscaping Crew Leader
Dragonfly Pond Works, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
Be among the first 25 applicants. Do you thrive in an outdoor work environment and want to be part of an environmental industry? Dragonfly Pond Works is a fast-growing company, offering year-round work, and provides long-term career opportunities. Join our "swarm" today!
Location Washington DC, 20166
Requirements
Willing and able to travel overnight up to 50% of the time.
At least 1+ years of supervisory experience in lake/pond maintenance, landscaping, commercial mowing, or similar fields.
At least 1+ year of background and formal experience in lake/pond maintenance, landscaping, commercial mowing, turf management, pesticide application
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis.
Ability to walk on steep slopes for extended periods of time.
Ability to bend and stoop on a continual basis.
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
Ability to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns, and other environmental risks.
Must practice safety with chemicals and equipment.
Must have good communication skills and ability to motivate others.
Must comply with Dragonfly\'s policies and procedures.
Presents core values compatible with those of Dragonfly Pond Works (Quality Focus, Take Ownership, Growth Oriented).
Key Responsibilities While each project is different, the crew leader\'s responsibilities encompass the following:
Mow, string trim, prune stormwater ponds.
Load and unload heavy equipment and planting materials from trucks.
Schedule and monitor daily workloads.
Plan, coordinate, and collect equipment and materials each day.
Attend and participate in crew and department general and safety meetings.
Prepare timesheets and other daily paperwork as required by the company.
Safe driving of company owned vehicles trucks (with or without trailers) and transporting crew members.
Maintain on-site relations and communications with clients, contractors and/or subcontractors.
Overnight travel within and to nearby States is required 50%-75% of the time.
Equipment, Safety & Benefits
Safe operation and maintenance of equipment: Mowers (Stand on, walk behind, Ventrac); Edgers, string trimmers and chain saws.
Backpack blowers and sprayers.
Hand tools such as shovels, picks, rakes and pruning tools.
Health insurance
Referral Bonus
Protective Footwear Bonus
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Holiday pay
Potential Growth Path
Operations Manager
Client Service Manager
Equal Opportunity We are proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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Location Washington DC, 20166
Requirements
Willing and able to travel overnight up to 50% of the time.
At least 1+ years of supervisory experience in lake/pond maintenance, landscaping, commercial mowing, or similar fields.
At least 1+ year of background and formal experience in lake/pond maintenance, landscaping, commercial mowing, turf management, pesticide application
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis.
Ability to walk on steep slopes for extended periods of time.
Ability to bend and stoop on a continual basis.
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
Ability to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns, and other environmental risks.
Must practice safety with chemicals and equipment.
Must have good communication skills and ability to motivate others.
Must comply with Dragonfly\'s policies and procedures.
Presents core values compatible with those of Dragonfly Pond Works (Quality Focus, Take Ownership, Growth Oriented).
Key Responsibilities While each project is different, the crew leader\'s responsibilities encompass the following:
Mow, string trim, prune stormwater ponds.
Load and unload heavy equipment and planting materials from trucks.
Schedule and monitor daily workloads.
Plan, coordinate, and collect equipment and materials each day.
Attend and participate in crew and department general and safety meetings.
Prepare timesheets and other daily paperwork as required by the company.
Safe driving of company owned vehicles trucks (with or without trailers) and transporting crew members.
Maintain on-site relations and communications with clients, contractors and/or subcontractors.
Overnight travel within and to nearby States is required 50%-75% of the time.
Equipment, Safety & Benefits
Safe operation and maintenance of equipment: Mowers (Stand on, walk behind, Ventrac); Edgers, string trimmers and chain saws.
Backpack blowers and sprayers.
Hand tools such as shovels, picks, rakes and pruning tools.
Health insurance
Referral Bonus
Protective Footwear Bonus
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Holiday pay
Potential Growth Path
Operations Manager
Client Service Manager
Equal Opportunity We are proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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