Landscape Crew Lead_

Vancouver

Olson Environmental, an entity of MacKay Sposito, is seeking a Landscape Crew Lead to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outside and alongside a team while putting in a full day's work. This is a labor intensive role that will be instrumental in providing support in the management of landscaping site maintenance.

Some of the equipment you will be using includes industrial mowers, brush cutters, hedger, and occasionally herbicide applicator equipment.  Job sites may include uneven ground and steep slopes. You will be frequently bending and squatting during the day and carry loads of 30-40 pounds, up to the occasional 90 pounds. Work schedule is Monday - Friday 7:00am - 4:30pm. As a Crew Lead, it is expected that the employee is responsible for their assigned project and crew. This position reports to the Field Service Supervisor.

We intend to fill this position with a candidate who brings with them a critical and related set of skills, knowledge, and experiences. All are encouraged to apply, even those who believe they do not meet every single one of the qualifications. Simply put, we are interested in finding the best candidate for the job.

Responsibilities:

+ Perform general landscaping duties such as mowing, trimming, and edging lawns.

+ Plant and maintain flowers, shrubs, and trees.

+ Assist in the installation of irrigation systems.

+ Operate and maintain landscaping equipment and tools.

+ Perform routine maintenance on landscaping equipment.

+ Collaborate with team members to complete projects efficiently.

+ Ensure a clean and safe work environment.

+ Maintaining a safe work environment for the crew.

+ Responsibility to enforce safety with the crew.

+ Ensure completion of the project in a timely manner within the allotted time.

+ Before and after pictures to be taken before leaving the site – for new sites and odd jobs.

+ Ensure the crew is working when on the job site.

+ Responsible for turning in receipts and invoices to accounting, marked up accordingly.

+ Maintain daily spray logs during mitigation season.

+ General preparedness includes proper attire, plenty of fluids, lunch, etc.

+ Ontime and ready to start the day at the appropriate time

+ Leaving the yard no later than 30 min from the start of the day

+ Ensure timecards from the crew are entered daily

+ Confirm truck is cleaned out at the end of each day

+ Communicate with Field Service Supervisor on any necessary purchases

+ Manage equipment to ensure being properly used and won’t get broken

+ Email Field Service Supervisor any equipment issues

+ Knowledge of safety supplies’ location and restocking as needed

Qualifications:

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

+ Valid Driver's License.

+ Experience with the safe operation of power tools such as lawn mowers, brush cutters, hedgers etc.

+ Work both independently and as a member of a team.

+ Ability to work long hours and overtime.

+ Previous experience in landscaping or related field preferred.

What You’ll Gain From Working Here:

Employees of Olson Environmental, LLC are united by our drive for excellence, our passion for innovation, and the responsibility we take for our clients’ success. We also like to sprinkle in a bit of fun. This combination makes Olson Environmental, LLC an enjoyable and rewarding place to work.

About Olson Environmental, LLC:

Since its establishment in 1991, Olson Environmental, LLC. has completed over 3,000 natural resource-based projects in the Pacific Northwest. Projects completed include residential, commercial, and retail development as well as public works and transportation projects for local counties and cities. Olson offers a full range of wetland and wildlife services including wetland delineation, habitat assessments, mitigation planning, forest practices, timber management planning, technical writing, biological assessments, SEPA, JARPA, ESA compliance, and wetland/habitat restoration. Olson added a landscaping department in 2023 and are looking for the right person to help grow the department.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as various market and business considerations.

The wage range for this position is $26.00 - $31.00/hr depending on experience.

Full time employees receive a well rounded benefit package including access to our company sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and Supplemental Life Insurance plans. 100% company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability coverage. Employees are eligible to participate in our company 401k plan with up to a 4% match Additionally, employees also receive paid vacation time, paid sick time, and 11 paid holidays. MacKay Sposito pays for expenses associated with licensure as well as annual profit sharing bonuses.

Employment requires passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

As a federal Contractor we participate in E-Verify and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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