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Mowing Crew Member/Crew Leader
Expectations:
Alfresco Landscapes is a landscape design, build and maintenance company. We specialize in delivering unparalleled landscape results with a skilled team. Crew members are expected to meet or exceed the company expectations and guidelines for quality work.
Requirements:
Efficiently and effectively operate a variety of vehicles and equipment including zero turn commercial lawn mowers, gas powered line trimmer, stick edgers, and Hurricane blowers.
Snow Plow experience beneficial but not required.
Physical Requirements:
Outside work environment; various weather conditions.
Some heavy lifting.
Professional appearance.
Benefits:
Competitive wages
Full year employment available
Paid vacation and holiday pay
Benefit package including Aflac, life insurance, retirement, uniforms options
Advancement, training, and development opportunities available.
Brought to you by:
- Washtenaw Community CollegeAnn Arbor, MI
Grounds Maintenance Technician
Why Join WCC?
Washtenaw Community College (WCC), located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in one of America’s top college cities, is a mission-driven organization focused on student success that offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits program.- An inclusive, welcoming environment for our students, faculty & staff
- Affordable & Comprehensive Health, Dental, Life & Vision Insurance
- 1:1 Employer Match for Retirement
- WCC Tuition paid for you AND your dependents
- Check out even more of our Total Rewards here
As a member of the WCC team, you’ll enjoy a generous retirement savings plan, affordable and comprehensive health, wellness and dental insurance, significant paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time and free tuition reimbursement for employees and eligible dependents.
Position Summary:
The Grounds Maintenance Technician is certified in landscape techniques and skills, and responsible for the overall maintenance of the landscape and grounds of the college. This position is also accountable for maintenance of the campus athletic fields, irrigation systems, waste handling, outdoor campus events and set ups, as well as snow/ice control.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Performs the planting, cultivation, propagation, pruning, and care of turf, annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, etc.
• Instructs, demonstrates, and shares knowledge with grounds maintenance personnel in proper maintenance techniques, use of equipment, and expertise from designated Landscape Industry Certified module of certification.
• Properly identify plant materials, and remove undesirable plant species from ornamental planting beds by hand or with the use of appropriate equipment.
• Drives tractors, operates heavy power equipment rented or owned by the college.
• Performs tree trimming, minor site construction projects, and assists other Facilities Departments in site related special assignments.
• Remove snow from walkways, drives, paths, and parking lots by hand and with plow trucks, power brooms, snow blowers and heavy equipment.
• Maintain athletic fields, courts, and related amenities by grading, mowing, chalking, painting, and setting up equipment for practices, games, and other scheduled uses.
• Completes various setups for outdoor campus events, displays, and banner installations.
• Completes the installation, repairs, excavation, and preventative maintenance of irrigation systems.
• Prepares, and maintains records, reports, recommendations, etc., including maintenance logs /inspections, irrigation programs, and revisions to campus site drawings.
• Monitor, maintain, and repair concrete and asphalt hard surfaces by cleaning, painting, cold patching, etc. and maintain underground domestic water, storm water, and sewer drains as needed.
• May make recommendations for the selection of grounds equipment and materials.
• Maintains tools and equipment in clean working order.
• Assists with disposal of refuse and debris to maintain campus in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Maintain exterior signage, nature trails, outdoor seating, and related site amenities.
• Identify and report any damage, unsafe conditions, deterioration, or needed repairs to campus grounds or property.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance on campus is required for this position.
Hours/Schedule:
This position will work 40 hours per week. Schedule dependent on college need, and union bargaining agreement. All shifts are posted up to twice a year for requested shift preference. Landscape and Grounds shifts will begin the first pay period of April and November, and include a day shift and an afternoon shift.
Work Environment:
• Ability to work in a typical garage or high bay facility, with potential to encounter wind drafts, dust, exhaust fumes (gas/diesel), and spikes in noise levels due to equipment or tool use.
• Ability to work outside in various types of weather, including inclement conditions for extended periods.
Physical Demands:
• Physically capable of walking over uneven surfaces, bending and kneeling for long stretches of time, climbing stairs and ladders, and lifting 50 pounds from floor level to at least waist high.
• Ability to lift, pull, and use pushing motions, in repetition, with tools, materials, and landscape equipment from light to heavy in weight.Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Equivalent of five (5) years, recent, full time paid work experience in Grounds Maintenance.
• Possess and maintain certification by National Association of Landscape Professionals as a Landscape Industry Certified Technician in a minimum of one specialty designation as administered by the Michigan Green Industry Association (MGIA).
• Thorough knowledge of landscape and grounds maintenance principles, practices, techniques, and materials.
• Experience with installation, repairs, excavation, and preventative maintenance of irrigation systems.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally, in writing, and electronically.
• Ability to utilize various computer software programs for digital work order system, and Microsoft Office components for email, training, and documentation.
• Ability to lift and transport fifty (50) pounds and climb ladders with or without assistance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain fork lift and aerial lift certification.
• Possess and maintain a valid state issued Driver’s License and Chauffer’s License.
• Previous knowledge of grounds maintenance equipment and demonstrated ability to operate power tools and power vehicles such as; snowplows, snow blowers, salt spreaders, and power brooms.
• Ability to interact with clients, co-workers and management in a positive, supportive and cooperative way.Additional Preferred Qualifications:
• Landscape and Grounds paid work experience at a higher education facility or school.
• Licensed by State of Michigan as a Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator in Categories 3A, 3B and 6.
• Associates degree or successful completion of courses, concentrated in Landscape and Turfgrass Management, Horticulture, Arboriculture, or related to Grounds Maintenance.
• Desire to work outdoors, and a passion for a successful green industry career.
*Anticipated start date for this position is in accordance with trail period endingOur college strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.
Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our diverse community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment.Please apply directly on our website: https://jobs.wccnet.edu/postings/12464
Brought to you by: - Alfresco LandscapesGrand Rapids, MI
Landscape Designer/Architect – Sales
Landscape Designer and Sales personnel manage the landscape design and install projects from the initial customer contact through design and installation. Responsible to act as the liaison between the client and the Landscape Foreman insuring instructions for project execution are completed to customer expectation, company values and quality standards.
Responsibilities:
· Qualify and manage leads and produce additional new customer leads
· Meet with clients on site to discuss and determine the needs of each client.
· Analyze and measure potential project site.
· Create and develop landscape designs, hand drawn or CAD.
· Create estimates to execute work.
· Review project design and estimate with senior designers prior to customer presentation.
· Present prepared designs and proposals to the client in person with effective, professional communication.
· Coordinate all aspects of the project; working with the various team members as necessary; purchasing,
accounting, foreman and crews.
· Ensure job costs and subcontractor costs are competitive and within budget as proposed.
· On site management of the project to ensure proper execution as designed.
·Communicate with client regarding project changes, estimate, and execute in a timely fashion.
· Complete a final walk through with client when installation is complete.
· Complete a project cost review and prepare final invoicing report for accounting.
Skills & Qualifications:
· Degree in Horticulture or Landscape Architecture - required
· Landscape sales, design, estimating, construction, or management experience - 3 years minimum
· Knowledge of plants (USDA Hardiness Zone 5), landscape installation and maintenance.
· CGIP Certification - preferred
· Proficient in or able to learn company estimating software
· Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record - required
· Enthusiastic and self motivated
· Superior interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, able to represent the company in a professional
manner.Brought to you by: - Alfresco LandscapesGrand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI
Irrigation Manager/Installer
Expectations:
Alfresco Landscapes is a landscape design, build and maintenance company. We specialize in delivering unparalleled landscape results with a skilled team. Crew members are expected to meet or exceed the company expectations and guidelines for quality work.
Requirements:
Irrigation installation and service experience.
Drain tile, underground installation.
Knowledge of plumbing tools, pipe sizing, and relative equipment and supplies.
Construction equipment operation experience preferred.
Troubleshooting skills
English language required; Spanish/English beneficial but not required.
State of Michigan Commercial Driver's License required. Maintain a clean arrest and driving record with means of transportation to/from work.
Year round positions available with snow plow experience.
Physical Requirements:
Outside work environment.
Heavy lifting.
Professional appearance.
Benefits:
Sign On Bonus * qualifications required
Competitive wages
Full year employment available
Paid vacation and holiday pay
Benefit package including Aflac, life insurance, retirement, uniforms options
Advancement, training, and development opportunities available.Brought to you by: - Alfresco LandscapesGrand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI
Landscape/Hardscape Crew Member
Alfresco Landscapes is a landscape design, build and maintenance company. We specialize in delivering unparalleled landscape results with a skilled team. Crew members are expected to meet or exceed the company expectations and guidelines for quality work.
Requirements:
Experience with landscape design install including hardscape/landscapes, irrigation and maintenance required.
Working knowledge of standard horticultural practices; planting, pruning, corrective pruning and fertilizing.
Construction equipment operation experience preferred.
English language required; Spanish/English beneficial but not required.
State of Michigan Commercial Driver's License required. Maintain a clean arrest and driving record with means of transportation to/from work.
State of Michigan Pesticide Applicators License; Core, 3A, 3B preferred but not required
Michigan Certified Nurseryman; beneficial but not required.
Physical Requirements:
Outside work environment.
Heavy lifting.
Professional appearance.
Sign on BONUSBrought to you by: Snow Plow Operator
Are you looking to join a Premier Landscape, Lawn, & Snow Plowing Company? Do you enjoy the outdoors? Do you want a career with advancement? We have what you are looking for.
We are currently seeking a Snow Plow Operator with multiple options with YEAR round employment. $1000.00 Sign on BONUS.
NO DAYTIME Snow Plowing.
The Qualified Snowplow Operator is responsible for "Making a Positive Impact” by the completion of quality snow plowing projects in a safe, professional, and efficient manner. This position works as a member of the crew with minimal supervision to finish assigned tasks and then helping others when needed.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures that all services are completed within the appropriate time, to customer specifications and company
standards.
- Reads and interprets mobile maps and mobile routes to provide accurate service.
- Works independently and communicates with a Group Leader by phone.
- Completes and submits paperwork (details, job hours, materials, etc.) to Group Leader after each event in a
timely and accurate manner.
- Operate trucks with front/back plows.
- Operate skid loader (Skid Steer)
- Must be on-time, on-call, and dependable throughout the entire season.
- Abide by company guidelines and safety policies.
- Notifies Crew Leader of any needed equipment repairs.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 18+ years old.
- Valid Michigan drivers license is required.
- Clean MVR is required.
- Must possess knowledge and operational skills to operate a truck with a front & rear snow plow systems.
- Must possess knowledge and operational skills to operate a skid loader (skid steer)
- Friendly attitude.
- Ability to work extended hours
Full Time Year round work schedule available. (If you need a year round career)
Compensation based on experience.Brought to you by:Snow Area Manager
Love working outdoors? Have at least 5 years experience in snow removal, a chauffeur’s license and/or CDL, ASCA-C? Then joining TCLA may be the next great step in your career!
If you want to be a part of an award-winning, well-established company that has clear processes in place, competitive benefits, high-quality equipment, and a real workplace culture, you’ll want to apply to join Troy Clogg Landscape Associates (TCLA).
Our landscaping company offers year-round opportunities with room to grow, bonuses at the end of the year, plus health, dental, and vision insurance. TCLA employees can also partake in deductible reimbursement programs to cover health care expenses and dependent care in addition to our 401(k) and supplemental insurance offerings.
We support our dedicated team members through both fun and learning opportunities: From bi-weekly trainings on green and snow topics, ASCA and LIC certification opportunities, and trade show and industry conferences, to an end-of-snow party, family field days, group chili cook-offs, and an annual Christmas party, gathering together is a big part of our culture—and we make sure there are plenty of opportunities to do so.
We are seeking a Snow Area Manager to report to the Snow Regional Manager and oversee designated assigned crews. If you have previous experience operating heavy equipment, strong communication skills, thorough attention to detail, a high school diploma or equivalent work experience, at least 5 years experience in snow removal, a chauffeur’s license and/or CDL, ASCA-C, and consider yourself a dedicated forward-thinker, joining TCLA may be the next great step in your career.
In this role, you will:
- Feel a sense of responsibility when you live by the company values, care for colleagues, and share in a purpose-driven life.
- Accomplish a feeling of achievement as you operate wheel loaders, backhoes, skid loaders with containment box attachments, snowplows, snowblowers, shovels, and other heavy equipment.
- Communicate efficiently as you work directly with service providers, manage all snow removal crews, determine event start times, and check the quality and productivity of crew members.
- Utilize your excellent administrative skills to fill out event paperwork and area manager reports, complete attendance sheets, and approve GoLMN timesheets for crew members.
- Calmly and efficiently conduct pre- and post-season site inspections for all projects.
- Exemplify your strong mechanical knowledge when reporting repairs needed on vehicles and equipment.
- Improve strength by regularly standing and lifting 50 pounds each day.
- Build time management skills as you assign sites, manage bulk site and de-icer ordering, and oversee the preparedness of equipment and personnel.
- Demonstrate your strong leadership skills by excelling in snow-related jobs including plowing and shoveling.
Brought to you by:- English Gardens
Work Year-Round Without Snow Removal
Year-round and seasonal opportunities available:
• Sales/Designers
• Designer Support
• Crew Leaders
• Assistant Crew Leaders
• Drivers Chaf & CDLEnglish Gardens is looking for hardworking, creative people to join our team. A Michigan family business since 1954, English Gardens is an award winning, full service landscape and holiday decorating company.
We offer excellent wages, seasonal overtime, bonus plan, employee discount in our retail stores, training, and opportunities for advancement. Positions based in Pontiac, MI and Plymouth, MI.
Call 248-874-1400 ext. 0 with questions.
“Traduccion al espanol disponible” “Llama a Juan al 248-763-9167”
Brought to you by: Landscape Foreman
Do you have experience operating heavy equipment, strong communication skills, and attention to detail? Then a job with Troy Clogg as a Construction Foreman may be the career you were building to!
If you want to be a part of an award-winning, well-established company that has clear processes in place, competitive benefits, high-quality equipment, and a real workplace culture, you’ll want to apply to join Troy Clogg Landscape Associates (TCLA).
Our landscaping company offers year-round opportunities with room to grow, plus health, dental, and vision insurance. TCLA employees can also partake in deductible reimbursement programs to cover health care expenses and dependent care in addition to our 401(k) and supplemental insurance offerings.
We support our dedicated team members through both fun and learning opportunities: From bi-weekly trainings on green and snow topics, ASCA and LIC certification opportunities, and trade shows, to an end-of-snow party, family field days, group chili cook-offs, and an annual Christmas party, gathering together is a big part of our culture—and we make sure there are plenty of opportunities to do so.
We are seeking a Landscape Foreman at $20-30 hourly salary to report to the Construction and Enhancement Project Manager and oversee designated assigned crews. If you have previous experience operating heavy equipment, strong communication skills, thorough attention to detail, a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 3 years of work experience, a chauffeur’s license, great computer skills, preferred CDL license, and consider yourself a dedicated forward-thinker, joining TCLA may be the next great step in your career.
In this role, you will:
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Feel a sense of responsibility when you live by the company values, care for colleagues, and share in a purpose-driven life.
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Accomplish a feeling of achievement when you ensure that all projects meet or exceed client expectations.
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Communicate efficiently as you oversee a crew of construction laborers, direct crew members on tasks, train crew members on construction procedures, and contact “no show” employees.
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Utilize your excellent administrative skills when providing reports on construction jobs to project managers, reviewing LMN timesheets, following blueprints for construction or enhancement jobs, and adhering to project timelines.
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Improve strength by regularly standing and lifting 50 pounds each day.
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Exemplify your strong industry knowledge when operating and training crews on heavy equipment such as skid steers, forklifts, dump bodies, sod cutters, and bed edgers.
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Become an imperative part of daily project efficiency as you drive to sites and deliver supplies, purchase gasoline for vehicles and equipment, and assist the construction crew in a variety of tasks involving manual labor in landscaping and small construction projects.
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Lawn Foreman
Do you enjoy freshly cut grass, have a passion for safety, and want to join a team of like-minded individuals? This opportunity with TCLA may be what you have been looking for.
If you want to be a part of an award-winning, well-established company that has clear processes in place, competitive benefits, high-quality equipment, and a real workplace culture, you’ll want to apply to join Troy Clogg Landscape Associates (TCLA).
Our landscaping company offers year-round opportunities with room to grow, plus health, dental, and vision insurance. TCLA employees can also partake in deductible reimbursement programs to cover health care expenses and dependent care in addition to our 401(k) and supplemental insurance offerings.
We support our dedicated team members through both fun and learning opportunities: From biweekly trainings on green and snow topics, ASCA and LIC certification opportunities, and trade shows, to an end-of-snow party, family field days, group chili cook-offs, and an annual Christmas party, gathering together is a big part of our culture—and we make sure there are plenty of opportunities to do so.
We are seeking a Lawn Foreman at $20-$23 hourly salary to report to the Lawn Manager and oversee designated lawn crews. If you have 2-5 years of experience operating professional lawn equipment, strong communication skills, thorough attention to detail, a high school diploma or equivalent work experience, experience in managing a crew of laborers, a chauffeur’s license, the ability to drive and back up a truck and trailer, and consider yourself a forward-thinker, joining TCLA may be the next great step in your career.
In this role, you will:
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Feel a sense of responsibility when you live by the company values, care for colleagues, and share in a purpose-driven life.
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Accomplish a feeling of achievement as you maintain crew safety while loading trailers and trucks, overseeing placement of equipment and supplies, and ensuring all equipment loaded on trailers and trusts are secured by chains and/or straps.
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Communicate efficiently as you relate to customers in a courteous and professional manner, advise Lawn Manager and/or Shop Manager on appropriate forms of needed equipment and vehicle repairs, and train employees in accordance with company-established techniques, procedures, and requirements.
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Utilize your excellent administrative skills to plan each job and set up in the most effective and efficient manner, review the schedule, and ensure staying within the established budget.
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Calmly and efficiently ensure all equipment is in good working order and meets safety requirements.
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Exemplify your strong industry knowledge when maintaining customer lawns with lawn equipment such as push behind mowers, ride-on mowers, walk-behind mowers, power/stick edgers, line trimmers, and backpack blowers.
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Gain strength by engaging in physical activity such as repeatedly lifting 50 pounds, changing mower blades, washing trucks and equipment, and driving the lawn crew and tow trailers to job sites.
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Protect company credit cards by responsibly purchasing gasoline as required.
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