Landscaping Crew Leader - (Portage / Battle Creek Areas) - Immediate Start

Description

At BrightView, the best teams are created and maintained here.  If you are searching for your next fulfilling career, picture yourself on a best-in-class team where you can grow to be your brightest.   We’re looking for a Crew Leader for our Portage Branch that will lead a team while servicing sites throughout the Portage / Kalamazoo and Battle Creek areas . Can you picture yourself here?

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 and Hardscapes experience will move to the top of the Candidate list.

STARTING RATE OR MINIMUM RATE OF PAY IS $17 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.

Here’s what you’d do :

You’d flex your leadership skills, directing the work of 2-5 team members. You’d ensure assigned tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. Our crew leaders oversee crews in varying service lines, including basic maintenance, landscape installation, and supportive services like irrigation, seasonal color management, and chemical applications.

You’d be responsible for :

Overseeing day-to-day site operations and delegating work to crew members

Surfacing client concerns to the Production Manager and proactively assisting in achieving a resolution

Providing the Production Manager with feedback on crew members

Ensuring all crew members perform their work safely and in accordance with company policies

You might be a good fit if you have :

Here’s what to know about working here :

Here at BrightView, we’re as passionate about caring for our clients as we are about caring for each other. Though we’re the nation’s leading landscape company, we maintain a small company feel and supportive environment that makes our team members feel at home.

If you’re looking to join a team of talented go-getters who tackle big vision projects other companies could only dream of, you just might have found your match. With our range of services, including landscape design, development, maintenance and enhancements, there’s no limit to what we can do, and what you can achieve.

Growing Everyday

Like the communities we serve, you are on a constant path of discovery to shape your career and personal development. In addition to best-in-class opportunities and competitive salary, you may be eligible for benefits and perks like :

Start Your Bright New Career Journey

BrightView is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.