Landscape Crew Lead | Fairview Heights, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company  
Locations: Fairview Heights, IL  
Additional Locations: n/a 
Work Site: On Site   
Req ID: 230073 

Position Overview

Directs crew members and equipment and plans and executes assigned work or tasks by performing the following duties. 

Job Duties

What You’ll Do: 

• Cultivate your green career with us! 
• Enhance the appearance and value of properties through direction of your crew in the execution of daily grounds and turf maintenance. 
• Properly plant, trim, mow, weed, mulch, fertilize and so much more. 
• Learn to diagnose insect, disease, and cultural/environmental turf and shrub conditions. 
• Maintain open communication with management and clients to provide feedback on landscape needs. 
• Drive, use, maintain and properly operate landscape equipment.  

Qualifications

What We’re Seeking: 

• Love of the outdoors 
• Preferred: background in Horticulture or Landscaping 
• Preferred:  Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID knowledge 
• Ability to complete the Davey landscape career development books upon hire 
• Ability to complete the Davey first aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire   

Additional Information

What We Offer: 

• Paid time off and paid holidays 
• Opportunities for advancement 
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match 
• Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options 
• Group Health Plan 
• Employee referral bonus program 
• Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas 
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers 
• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees 
• Charitable matching gift program 

*all listed benefits available to eligible employees  

Company Overview

Invest in your future. Join one of the largest Employee Owned companies in the nation!  Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.   

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Landscape Enhancement Crew Leader to our passionate team of landscape professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day! 

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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Employment Type: Permanent 
Job Type: Full Time 
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%