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Job Title: Crew Leader

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Landscape Technician/Crew Leader
*Position Summary*
The Landscape Technician is responsible for performing tasks involving physical labor on our hardscape installation team. The person in this position may operate a variety of hand and power tools, clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, clean up debris and remove waste materials.

*Essential Duties and Responsibilities*
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
* Performing a variety of tasks and assigned work duties involving strenuous manual labor on outdoor projects and worksites
* Maintaining a clean job site; picking up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards
* Loading and unloading trucks and hauling and material handling and storage
* Carrying out opening and closing duties
* Maintaining personal health and sanitation standards
* Hands-on work required with team members to complete projects in budget and on time
* Operation of a variety of landscape construction equipment such as: Skid Loader, Small Track Machine, Compactor, Laser Level, Compact Mini-Excavator
* Installation of patios, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, and retaining walls.

*Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)*
* Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver’s license prior to employment
* Some knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in heavy/highway construction work
* Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule
* Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions
* Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely
* Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions
* Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency

*Physical Demands and Work Environment*
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue and to effectively jump, sprint or throw an object. Excellent stamina is required. The noise level in the work environment is generally loud.