About this opportunity
The Club at Quail Ridge lists this Tree Crew Leader/Tree Trimmer -Landscaping Maintenance opportunity in boynton beach, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Lead Tree LaborerLead tree laborer within the assigned group/crew to oversee and perform landscaping duties. Employee performs skilled landscaping and manual work necessary to maintain community grounds. Leads tree crew and other tree trimmer staff in the maintenance, removal, and installation of trees. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: trimming, planting, cultivating, maintenance and removal of trees, sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, debris removal, etc.Essential DutiesSchedule and organize daily work assignments for assigned crew and perform the designated work in areas specified such as: trimming plants, weeding, raking, debris removal or any other landscape work required.Responsible for transporting crew members to and from designated areas.Removal of dead trees, cutting down trees, chipper work, stump grinding, chipping mulch, trimming of trees, and clean-up of all debris.Trimming and shaping of ornamental trees in Quail Ridge. Removal of tree branches from gutters and doors.Clearing of fence lines, trims/removes shrubs/trees from electrical power lines in conformance with safety regulations.Direct, inspect, check and review the work of crews involved in tree trimming or related operations. Employee participates fully in the work of the crews.Includes such activities as trimming or removal of excess, dead or diseased limbs or branches from trees or shrubbery using powered or hand saws or pole pruners; may lower cut limbs and branches by slings or lines; assists in picking up trimmings and loading them into a chipping machine or truck; operates hydraulic boom.Responsible for the safe and proper work practices followed by members of the crew; places cones, roadblocks and flags to safely mark off job site to pedestrian and vehicle traffic.Responsible for any special requests given by supervisor.Required to carry assigned two way radio at all times.Operate cherry picker and aerial lift for tree trimming and removal.Responsible for having designated areas in good condition, horticulturally, at all times.Mows grass, feeds and trims shrubs, tends flowerbeds and regularly inspects assigned work areas to insure proper standards are maintained.Operate gasoline edgers, weedeaters, and hedgers in assigned areas.Operate blowers in assigned areas.Operate mower machines to mow grass.Operate gasoline buggies in assigned areas picking up trimmings and/or debris, loading and unloading in assigned area.Utilizes various gasoline powered landscaping equipment along sidewalks, roadways, driveways and other areas assigned.Haul mulch from designated and assigned areas.Rake/Pull pine needles, grass, cuttings, scuffle weeds, etc...Picking up trimmings and/or debris.Operates lawn and grounds equipment including power mowers, bucket loaders and other power equipment.Repairs and maintains community walks and lots.Plans, plants and maintains exterior and interior landscaping in accordance with the landscaping plan.Removes trash, debris, and junk from grounds.Enforces safety regulations at the work site.Adjusts, cleans and performs minor mechanical work on grounds equipment.May apply pesticides.Perform any other duties/tasks that is required, assigned, and/or directed by management.Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesAbility to interact with all employees and all jobs in landscape maintenance - the mower operation, irrigation, tree operation, fertilizer operation, weed-eater operations, etc...Must be able to lift, carry, pull, and push up to 50 pounds.Heavy physical exertion required.Ability to walk approximately 8-9 hours/day.Ability to operate or learn to operate gasoline Cushman.Ability to operate a cherry picker/ bucket truck.Ability to operate and use a chainsaw properly.Education and ExperienceMinimum of three (3) years' experience in all landscape operations and the ability to supervise employees.Supervisory Responsibilities4-5 crew members
Worksite address
boynton beach, FL, 33435, US
Who can apply
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