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Mausbach Grounds Maintenance
Softscape Crew Lead
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Position Summary The Softscape Crew Lead supports the installation and maintenance of landscape projects, including planting, mulching, bed preparation, grading, edging, sod or seed installation, and general job site cleanup. This position works as part of a team to create attractive, healthy, and well-maintained outdoor spaces while following company standards for safety, quality, and customer service. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Creation of flower beds or gardens, which add color, texture and visual appeal to the property. The overall design may feature seasonal blooms, perennial plants, trees and shrubs.
- Prepare planting beds by removing debris, weeds, existing material, and excess soil as needed.
- Water, prune, stake, and provide basic care for newly installed plant material.
- Weed landscape beds to maintain a clean appearance.
- Trim and shape shrubs, bushes and ornamental plants,
- Assist with seasonal landscape cleanups.
- Load, unload, move, and organize plants, soil, mulch, tools, and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Safely operate hand tools and basic landscape equipment.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site throughout each workday.
- Work efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with team members, supervisors, and customers when appropriate.
- Report equipment issues, material needs, job site concerns, or safety hazards promptly.
- Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of plant materials, planting techniques, and landscape maintenance is a plus.
- Ability to follow instructions, work cooperatively with a crew, and complete assigned tasks efficiently.
- Dependable attendance, punctuality, and willingness to work outdoors in changing weather conditions.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record required, depending on company needs.
- Ability to communicate respectfully with coworkers, supervisors, and customers. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50 pounds or more on a regular basis.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, twist, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
- Comfortable with working outdoors in heat, cold, wind, rain, dust, dirt, and other seasonal conditions.
- May require overtime, early starts, weekends, or schedule changes based on weather, project deadlines, and seasonal demand.
- Valid driver's license.