Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader

We are looking for a professional, knowledgeable, horticulturally trained leader with an eye for detail and exceptional time management skills to care for all horticultural and grounds management aspects of a portfolio of estate homes and Class-A commercial properties in the Raleigh area. The successful candidate will be well-versed in the care of trees, shrubs, perennials, warm-season and cool-season turf, and annual flowers, including pruning, deadheading, integrated pest management, mulching, fertilizing, and other seasonal tasks to be performed in all types of weather. The candidate must be a strong communicator, able to interact with the public and the client, provide updates and reports to their manager, and lead, manage, and train a crew of 2-3 other employees. The ability to operate all tools and equipment safely is a must.

Requirements:

• NC Pesticide Applicator’s License, or ability to acquire one within 90 days of hire
• NC Driver’s License with clean record
• Ability to perform all aspects of seasonal care for the property, including but not limited to: pruning, weeding, mowing, edging, mulching, pest management, hand watering, fertilization, flower installation and care, leaf removal, clean up trash and debris, snow and ice removal
• Excellent knowledge of pruning techniques for shrubs and small trees, including structural, aesthetic, and corrective techniques based on season and plant type
• Strong working knowledge of integrated pest management technique,s including pest ID, beneficial insects, chemicals, non-chemical methods, sprayer calibration, and proper record-keeping
• Ability to work in all weather condition,s including hot, cold, rainy, windy, and snowy weather.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills

We offer:

· $19-$23/hour

· True overtime (150%) after 40 hours worked in a week

· Health, vision, dental, and life insurance

· Paid vacation and holidays

· Retirement program with 3% company match

About our company:

Here at Myatt Landscaping & Construction, we are dedicated to being the best landscape company possible. Period. We specialize in the highest-quality residential and commercial landscaping and grounds management services, and we seek to foster lasting relationships with our clients AND our employees. We want our company to be a safe, highly professional, yet fun place to work, where every employee has the opportunity to further their training and follow a clear career path to achieve their goals. About half of all the managers at Myatt started out as entry-level crew members, and many have been working here 15 years or more. You could have a lifelong career with Myatt too!

If you're looking for an opportunity to be part of a growing organization dedicated to an exceptional product, superior services, and investing in its team members, then we look forward to hearing from you! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.