Landscaping Crew - Lead
Newport, RI 
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Company Overview:

CW Resources is a national non-profit organization dedicated to creating an inclusive society where individuals with disabilities and those facing economic challenges have access to meaningful vocational training and are empowered as valued employees. We are committed to providing exceptional employment opportunities with flexible hours, comprehensive benefits, and a mission-driven focus.

  • National Non-Profit
  • Mission-based Meaningful Employment
  • Exceptional Employees
  • Flexible Hours and Paid Time Off - includes Sick, Vacation, and Holiday (Based on Hours Worked)
  • Employer Paid Benefits Includes:
    • Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Group Term Life
    • Long Term and Short Term Disability Benefits
    • Health Savings Account
    • 403(b) Retirement Match Plan
    • Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick / Personal time

Role and Responsibilities:
The Landscaping Crew Lead will lead and supervise landscaping employees, ensuring they work effectively and efficiently. As well as train and evaluate staff, ensure employees adhere to company policies and safety guidelines, and report any unsafe conditions.

  • Coordinate safety gear and equipment safeguards.
  • Organize, plan, and direct landscaping and maintenance operations, including scheduling work for timely completion.
  • Maintain the goals, standards, and objectives of the facility and company.
  • Perform final inspections to ensure quality.
  • Inspect crew equipment daily, addressing malfunctions, and provide training in proper equipment usage and maintenance.
  • Perform routine maintenance at the end of each day.
  • Use weed whackers in areas where a mower cannot be used, addressing failed areas promptly.
  • Complete daily paperwork for all assigned areas.
  • Stay after hours or work on weekends as needed to meet project requirements.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by management.
  • Working equipment, materials and supplies in landscaping contracts.


Education and Experience Requirements:

  • High school diploma and/or GED.
  • Minimum of (2) Two years' landscaping experience.
  • Minimum of (1) One-year Supervisory experience in related field.
  • Ability to work directly with disabled individuals.
  • Must have knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.

    Physical Demands:

    The Landscaping Crew Lead is a physically demanding position. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.

    • Frequently required use of hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls.
    • Must spend the entire time at work standing, walking, lifting heavy objects, operating medium-weight lawn care equipment.
    • Required to do a great deal of stretching and bending, often in awkward positions.
    • Frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 70 pounds.
    • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

    Environmental Demands:
    The incumbent will be exposed to outdoor elements and may have to work in extreme heat. The incumbent may be exposed to loud noises for extended periods.

    If you are a motivated, safety-conscious individual with a strong work ethic and the ability to lead and manage a landscaping crew effectively, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!

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    Qualifications

    Behaviors
    Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
    Loyal - Shows firm and constant support to a cause
    Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them
    Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
    Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
    Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

    Motivations
    Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help
    Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
    Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

    Education
    High School (required)

    Experience
    1 years: Supervisory (required)
    2 years: Landscaping (required)


    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

    Equal Opportunity Employer–minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. CW Resources, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and ensuring a workplace free from all forms of discrimination or harassment. We strongly encourage women, people of color, people with disabilities, people who are veterans, people who identify as LGBTQ, and members of ethnic minorities to apply!

     

    Job Summary
    Company
    Start Date
    As soon as possible
    Employment Term and Type
    Regular, Full Time
    Salary and Benefits
    20.77
    Required Education
    High School or Equivalent
    Required Experience
    2 years
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