Are you a natural leader with a passion for beautiful landscapes? As a Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader in our Residential Maintenance division, you'll lead a team while getting your hands dirty alongside them. This is the perfect role for someone who loves working outdoors, takes pride in quality workmanship, and knows how to bring out the best in their crew. You'll manage daily operations on residential properties, operate professional equipment, supervise crew members, and ensure every property looks its absolute best. If you thrive in a leadership role where you can mentor others while creating stunning outdoor spaces, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities and Duties
- Conduct daily safety inspections of equipment, vehicles, and job sites
- Perform landscape maintenance duties such as pruning, planting, irrigation repairs, and mowing
- Assign daily tasks to Crew Members and oversee their work quality
- Communicate with Supervisors regarding crew performance, equipment issues, and job-related concerns
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs when necessary
- Apply chemicals and fertilizers properly and safely
- Interact with clients to understand their needs and ensure satisfaction
- Support career development of Crew Members through coaching and mentoring
- Manage site hours to maintain budget and control material usage
- Complete daily documentation including time tracking, work performed, and vehicle inspections
- Work with seasonal crews for snow and ice removal during winter months
- Maintain cleanliness of shop, yard, and truck/trailer spaces
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of landscape maintenance experience required
- Supervisory experience leading a team
- Knowledge of landscape maintenance, irrigation systems, and horticulture practices
- Ability to operate gas-powered equipment (mowers, blowers, hedgers, etc.)
- Proficiency with smartphones and work applications
- Strong customer service and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds daily
- Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record (preferred)
- Bilingual in Spanish and English (preferred)
- Plant identification knowledge (preferred)
Work Schedule and Environment
- This position is based at our headquarters in Southeast Portland
- Work schedule is four 10-hour shifts per week with possible overtime and weekend hours during peak seasons.
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme temperatures
- Required safety equipment is provided at no cost (vests, glasses, gloves, hearing protection)
- Travel between job sites in a company vehicle
Benefits & Pay Range
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$21-$27 per hour, dependent upon experience
- Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
- Comprehensive and affordable health insurance: medical, dental, vision, mental health, and alternative medicine
- 401k with generous company match
- 40% employee discount on all plants and retail merchandise
- Partner discounts and employee store passes at Danner, Carhartt, Duluth Trading, Adidas, and Columbia
- Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the company
About Us
Dennis' 7 Dees is a family-owned and operated business with deep roots in the Portland area. Along with our retail gardening stores, we provide residential and commercial landscaping services throughout Oregon and southwest Washington.
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