Lead Technician

Supervise associates by assigning duties, communicating goals, providing feedback, and monitoring performance Teach and support company policies and procedures and ensure compliance Participate in hiring, promotion, coaching, teaching, job shadowing, technician certification, and associate evaluation Maintain quality and safety standards, equipment, tools, supplies, and supporting documentation Ensure associates are trained on Logistics and company policies and procedures Assign and support work activities to comply with OSHA, Hazardous Waste, NFPA, Storm Water, and DOT requirements Manage assigned areas using horticulture methods and solutions Maintain garden beds, containers, landscape plants, and facility grounds Complete work orders and maintain records, logs, and documentation using phones, tablets, and laptops Perform landscaping, planting, pruning, weed management, and pest and disease control Operate heavy machinery and powered equipment Provide customer service to facility users and resolve problems and complaints Perform seasonal exterior maintenance, including snow and ice management Evaluate replacement needs and implement facility sustainability upgrades Explore improvements to lower operating costs and standardize equipment Source tools and equipment and approve purchases of parts, materials, equipment, and supplies Prepare and execute budgets and develop project cost estimates Maintain vehicles, coordinate required maintenance, and submit maintenance invoices Safely operate, inspect, and maneuver motor vehicles and powered equipment Perform pre-operation and post-operation safety inspections and address hazards or malfunctions Lead and participate in teams, coordinate work assignments, and support timelines and work quality Develop and implement processes and practices by collaborating with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners Promote company policies, ethics, integrity, and compliance Mentor and develop associates and support continuous improvement Requirements Ability to successfully complete a DOT physical and secure medical certification during pre-hire contingency Ability to maintain a minimum 90-day Medical Examiner’s Certification card Valid state-issued driver’s license Ability to pass a motor vehicle report No DUI, DWI, OUI, or reckless-driving convictions involving alcohol or drugs within the last three years No more than two moving violations in the last three years when driving a commercial motor vehicle No serious traffic violations under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations in the last three years when operating a commercial motor vehicle No preventable accidents under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations in the last three years when operating a commercial motor vehicle Ability to read and speak English Two years’ experience in the landscaping/gardening industry Preferred: Associate’s degree in horticulture or related area Preferred: Certified nursery and/or landscape professional Preferred: Experience as a landscaping/gardening crew leader or supervisor Preferred: Intermediate functionality in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint Preferred: State/local licensing where required Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in landscaping and horticulture management, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor associates, and manage operational budgets effectively. Highest-signal resume keywords Landscaping Management Horticulture Methods OSHA Compliance Team Leadership Budget Preparation ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Landscaping Planting Pruning Weed Management Pest Control Heavy Machinery Operation Safety Inspections Record Keeping Project Cost Estimation Sustainability Upgrades Soft Skills Communication Mentoring Problem Solving Customer Service Team Coordination Certifications & Qualifications DOT Medical Certification Medical Examiner’s Certification Certified Nursery Professional Landscape Professional Certification Industry Keywords Landscaping Industry Horticulture Compliance Safety Regulations Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Tools & Technologies Phones Tablets Laptops Power Equipment Motor Vehicles #J-18808-Ljbffr