Uyeta Landscape and Maintenance
Location
Kirkland, WA | United States
Job description
Work closely with Enhancement Supervisor in support of Enhancement and company goals, through effective project and employee management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Have experience of installing: irrigation, rock/block wall, drainage systems, plants, soil, sod and mulch.
Have experience using tractors, track hoes, skid steers, trenchers, backhoes, dump trucks and loaders.
Have a basic working knowledge of trucks, power equipment, and being able to communicate repair need to mechanics.
Have a basic understanding of fertilization for both turf and plants.
Have a basic understanding herbicide applications and relevant practices.
Have a basic understanding of annuals installation.
Have the ability to read and write English.
Work with Enhancement Supervisor to schedule and assign daily tasks to crew leads and ensure completion.
Work with Company Training Coordinator to continually increase the skill level of crew members.
Constantly promote and encourage adherence to company policies and best practices through the use of Company SOP Training.
Consistently positive reviews from clients and Area Supervisor regarding quality of work, general performance and attitude.
Constantly monitor quality of completed work.
Constantly assure proper use and care of inventory, including company vehicles, equipment, tools and rental equipment.
Understanding and execution of parameters needed to meet or exceed job budget and margin goals.
Reconcile Daily Job Costs, for accurate and timely submission to payroll.
Complete status change form for new hires, terminations, address changes, etc.
Recommend new hires and terminations to Enhancement Supervisor for final approval.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct supervision of two or more (2-3 man) crews.
Training, planning, assigning and directing work.
Problem resolution.
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct vehicle and equipment training as needed for new and existing employees, including but not limited to proper backing techniques for trailers; safe usage, loading/unloading trailers and small and large equipment usage.
Observe and evaluate crew leader and laborer performance, to assist Enhancement Supervisor during performance evaluations.
Facilitate conflict resolution between employees.
Provide translation for employees as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
High school diploma, GED or at least 5 years related work experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read, write and comprehend English.
Ability to speak effectively before employees and have basic interaction with customers.
Bi-lingual English/Spanish strongly preferred, including ability to read, interpret and translate documents and verbal presentations.
Mathematical Skills
Basic math-for cubic yards, square feet and basic geometry.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram and/or schedule format
Ability to read landscape plans, irrigation plans, grading plans and municipal plans.
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
As required by state and federal law
Valid driver license issued by the state where employed
Certified Landscape Technician (CLT) preferred
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong customer service
Effective oral and written communication
Ability to operate commercial landscape equipment and tools
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Organizational skills
Flexibility
Basic understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Constantly required to talk, hear, see, sit, stand and walk
Must be able to see at close vision, distant vision, in color, peripherally, have depth perception and have the ability to adjust focus
Frequent use of hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
Frequently required to reach, bend, twist, stoop, crouch, climb and balance
Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Frequently works with mechanical objects and outside in all weather conditions
Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
Frequently exposed to loud noise levels
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as position, tenure, geographic location, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Please note that the salary information shown below is provided in compliance with state specific laws. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations, and therefore may be different in other locations or operating divisions.
Pay range: $25.00 - $28.50
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