Job description

Yardmaster, Inc is one of the most respected landscape maintenance, site enhancement, & snow and ice firms in the Great Lakes Region, with offices strategically positioned to service the Cleveland, Columbus, Erie, and Detroit metropolitan markets. Yardmaster’s recent growth and branch expansion is a direct reflection of our employee’s commitment to providing professional work, of the highest quality, and creating an overall unique customer experience.

For over 50 years, Yardmaster has been a Premiere Landscaping Career Destination for employees in our industry and those who want to learn it. From entry level to executives, Yardmaster’s leadership approach to team building, has created a culture unmatched by their competitors.

Position Summary:

The Mowing Crew Member implements all post-landscape-construction mowing and maintenance activities on the job site in accordance with pre-established work schedules, specifications, procedures, and standards of quality.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Participates in the pre-maintenance conference with the Crew Leader to get familiar with the job site.
• Safe and efficient operation of all equipment and hand tools.
• Cooperates with customer's personnel for timely project completion.
• Recommends to the Crew Leader any changes in methods, schedules and procedures to improve the job.
• Maintains a close relationship with the Crew Leader and fellow workers to ensure proper delegation of job duties.
• Ensures accurate time sheet payroll reporting, and other job records.
• Maintains strict punctuality at starting and quitting times, break and lunch periods.
• Knows and strictly observes all safety rules and ensures that fellow workers observe all safety rules.
• Alerts the Crew Leader of any potential problems anticipated or observed.
• Trains and evaluates assigned subordinates.
• Perform high quality, technically proficient work to top industry standards.
• Ensures that all tools, equipment, supplies and materials are properly secured at all times to avoid loss, damage, or injury.
• Maintains neat, organized housekeeping standards on the job, truck bed, truck cab, locker, and assigned field area.
• Observes the Company's dress standards.
• ls customer oriented, and highly aware of good public relations.
• Represents the Company with a high degree of professionalism and business decorum.
• Performs any other assignments as requested by the Crew Leader.
• Maintains technical proficiency by keeping abreast of industry trends and developments and their potential effect on current and future operations.
• Know and observes all Company policies and procedures.
• Learns the job of the next immediate Supervisor.
• Snow removal job duties as assigned in the Winter months are required; on-call 24 hours a day.

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license; preferred but not required.
• One years’ experience; preferred but not required.
• Ability to push, pull lift or move up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Insurability and ability to operate a company vehicle

Key Performance Metrics:

• Works safely at all times.
• Reports accidents/injuries in a timely manner.
• Quality work, meeting top industry standards, completed in or under the specified time frame.
• Zero customer complaints or call-backs.
• Daily attendance and punctuality.

Knowledge and Competencies:

• Dedication to an excellent customer experience
• Strong work ethic, embracing accountability and consistency
• Promotes team environment by practicing cooperation, willingness to assist others, and participating in the success of Company goals and initiatives.
• Provides input during team meetings and participates in training and development activities.
• Ability to take direction and carry out job duties as instructed.
• Motivated and self-driven.

Salary: $16.50-$20/hourly

Equipment Used: Hand tools, motorized tools, skid steers, small machines, PPE

Work Schedule: 7:30a-5p (or until daily route is completed), M-F, with overtime and weekend hours as scheduled by the Production Manager; hours fluctuate based on seasonal needs.

Work Conditions: sit, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; walk on uneven surfaces; push and pull equipment; lift up to 70 lbs independently; use arms to reach and extend equipment continuously for 8-16 hours/daily. Exposure to all outdoor weather conditions. Exposure to animals, poisonous plants, and insects. Exposure to chemicals using appropriate PPE.

Please call Margaret @ 614-813-3902 if you have any questions!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 - $25.00 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person