Oomkes Landscape Management Inc. is seeking an experienced Horticulture Crew Leader to lead the way in caring for our customer's landscapes. Come join our family owned 90+ year-old landscape management and snow removal company.
ABOUT YOU (QUALIFICATIONS):
- Horticulture Degree (or 3+ years of gardening/landscape management experience)
- Pesticide Applicator License (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date)
- Knowledge of plants, shrubs and trees and the proper care of them (ie pruning, etc)
- Professional Communication and Customer Service Skills
- Ability to Lead Others
- Clean Driving Record & Valid Driver's License
- Positive Attitude and Trustworthy
DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Horticulture & Landscape Management includes, but is not limited to, spring & fall clean-up of landscape beds, pruning, maintenance of perennial and annual flower beds and containers - weeding, deadheading, applying deer repellent, pesticide and herbicide applications, edging, and installation of seasonal colors.
- Equipment Usage: trucks, trimmers, blowers, wheelbarrows, shovels, sprayers with chemicals, hand tools for maintenance of equipment, various power equipment, and general garden equipment.
- Winter Work: includes, but is not limited to snow and ice removal using snow blowers, plows, power equipment, and shoveling by hand (premium pay for snow work completed on nights & weekends).
BENEFITS:
- Full-time, Year-round Work
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Retirement Planning (401(k))
- Room for Advancement
- Track Record of Success
- Improvement of the Grand Rapids Community
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
You MUST be able to do ALL of the following for this position:
frequently lift a minimum of 50 pounds,
work extended hours during busy seasons (full-time),
tolerate extreme temperatures including, heat, cold, & various other weather conditions,
stand for extended periods,
frequently bend, stoop, & kneel,
traverse uneven terrain often,
work with chemicals such as weed killers, fertilizers, etc.,
use power equipment,
drive trucks with trailers,
maintain a good attitude,
follow verbal and written company policies, procedures, and standards,
pass a drug screen and background check.
DISCLAIMER: This Job Description is to be considered an overview of the open position.