The Landscape Construction Crew Leader must be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of landscape construction including operating equipment, demolition, site, and soil prep, grading, planting all materials, interfacing with customers, subcontractors, architects, etc., and require minimal supervision while directing a crew of two to four employees in a safe manner. The Landscape Construction Crew Leader must also attend to and complete all paperwork and administrative requirements related to the job while creating and maintaining a professional job atmosphere.

Projects Typically Include:

• Stone Patios
• Decks
• Outdoor Kitchens
• Pools
• Water Features
• Pergolas & Structures

Skill set and educational requirements: The Landscape Construction Crew Leader, who is a working foreman, must possess the following skill set and educational background:

• Physically able to handle the workload of a Construction Leadman and/or Laborer.
• Able to interact with customers in a professional and courteous manner on a daily basis.
• Has a minimum of three years of experience in landscape construction.
• Thoroughly understands all aspects of landscape construction as outlined above.
• Able to operate company equipment: skid steer, mini-excavator, mini-skid steer, chop saws, etc.
• Able to operate a transit, shoot grades, and grade sites.
• Able to read landscape plans and drawings.
• Able to lay out a job site and order materials.
• Has the leadership capability and demeanor to effectively manage and direct a crew of two to four people.
• Meets or exceeds company production standards for landscape installation.
• Ensures that jobs are kept on schedule and on budget.
• Able to fill out and process all necessary job paperwork, purchase orders, and time sheets, etc.
• Able to interact with clients, subcontractors, designers, etc. in a professional and competent manner.
• Able to train crew as a team and maintain a high level of morale.
• Ensures that job cost reports are properly analyzed.
• Thoroughly understands and complies with company policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Able to work with minimal supervision from the Project Manager but knows when to ask for assistance.

Success Factors:

• Is a high-energy, self-motivated, working crew leader capable of supervising crew members.
• Is organized in all areas (personal office space, field operations, crew truck, job sites, etc.)
• Leads by example.
• Presents himself or herself in a professional manner.
• Initiates action when needed.
• Anticipates problems and plans ahead for needed materials, equipment, and assistance.

Individual Profile:

• A self-starter.
• Action- and results-oriented.
• Excels at coaching and building a team.
• Excels at leading and managing a crew.
• A multi-tasker.
• Prone to act more than analyze.

Here’s Some of What’s Great About The Pattie Group:

• Forty-five hours of required education every year (industry and non-industry related) – The Pattie Group is always learning.
• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• 401k Program w/ Company Match
• Profit-Sharing
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Company picnics, parties, meetings, staff baseball games, cookouts – The Pattie Group likes to have fun.
• A yearly awards banquet to celebrate the year’s accomplishments.
• Employee reward system.
• Discounted Cleveland sporting tickets.

About The Pattie Group, Inc.:

Since 1968, The Pattie Group, Inc. has provided award-winning and nationally renowned design, installation, and management of breathtaking landscapes and outdoor settings throughout Northeastern Ohio.

We are an equal opportunity employer who is always looking to hire highly motivated and driven professionals with a passion for learning and growing both as an individual and as part of our team. While it is a major plus for you to possess skills and experience in the areas of horticulture, irrigation, electrical, construction, design, etc., it is unnecessary if you have the qualities and characteristics to be trained to be a top performer in your field.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Novelty, OH 44072: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired wage?

Experience:

• Hardscape: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person