Landscaping Crew - Leader

Vesta Realty is looking for talented individuals with the drive to succeed and grow with our company. Voted a “Great Place to Work” in 2024, Vesta Realty strives to provide the career growth and professional development opportunities that are vital to the success of our workforce. Since being established in 2017, Vesta has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Multifamily Property Management Firms in the United States. We know that this wouldn’t be possible without the efforts of our diverse team and dynamic leadership. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the multifamily industry, we are excited about the opportunities that await you with the Vesta family.JOB SUMMARY, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, JOB REQUIREMENTSPURPOSEUnder direction, provides lead supervision to assigned work crews; plans, schedules, and supervises the work of crews engaged in the maintenance of Vesta ran properties landscaped areas including turf, irrigation, ground cover and shrubs, and tree maintenance; coordinates with Regional Managers and Property Managers to perform needed tasks and monitors and inspects the work done by their crew.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis is the lead level class in the Landscape Maintenance Worker series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned including providing lead supervision to assigned work crews. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including overseeing the activities of one or several maintenance crews engaged in the maintenance of Vesta Ran landscaped areas. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to the assigned area of responsibility. Responsible for protecting equipment from damage from abuse, misuse, or theft.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.Plans, organizes, prioritizes, schedules, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates the work of crews engaged in construction, maintenance and repair of gardens, parking lot medians, trees, and other Vesta managed landscaped areas; provides technical assistance to staff as necessary. Provides for staff training and development; trains assigned employees in their areas of work including landscape maintenance methods, procedures, and techniques. Supervises the use, care, and operation of landscape equipment; assist in maintaining equipment and vehicles for proper working order. Verifies the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications; ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures. Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the section; research new operational techniques, methods and equipment and recommends their application; participates in long-term planning to assess future needs.Prepares budgetary estimates of staff, equipment and materials required for projected activities.Participates in preparing performance evaluations for assigned employees; recommends disciplinary action or dismissal; resolves a variety of routine personnel and administrative matters. Responds to work orders, questions, complaints, or requests for service from other divisions, departments, and the company owner; assigns the work of crews in field work. Coordinates, monitors, and inspects the landscape maintenance and construction work being performed through contracts with private landscaping firms; ensures work is performed in accordance with contractual agreements and Vesta standards; inspects completed landscape construction projects to ensure work has been performed in accordance with plans, specifications, and contracts; prepares invoices for work performed by contractors for payment. Assists in the development of plans, specifications and contracts for landscape maintenance and construction problems.Inspects work in progress and upon completion; detects and corrects inefficient utilization of workers and equipment; ensures that work conforms to specifications and is in accordance with Vesta policies and operating procedures and practices. Repairs and maintains landscaping and irrigation systems and directs their implementation; requisitions necessary plants, supplies, materials, and equipment to ensure an adequate inventory.Supervises and participates in storm drain cleaning activities during inclement weather conditions.Supervises and participates in the Vesta properties weed abatement program. Supervises and participates in the work of crews engaged in the installation, repair, and maintenance of irrigation systems. Performs tree maintenance and evaluates tree problems related to insect and disease infestations and provides oral and written recommendations to eradicate the problem. Ensures that landscaping activities are carried out in a safe manner; investigates accidents to determine cause and takes necessary corrective action. Assists in preparing essential information for budgets, capital improvement, contract costs, and other vital information for landscaping projects on Vesta properties. Prepares or reviews and maintains a wide variety of written reports and records, including personnel records, periodic progress reports, accident reports, maintenance requests and requisitions; develops, reviews and updates written work instructions and schedules. Drives trucks and operates and maintains power equipment; oversees testing and repair of Vesta properties backflow devices. Explains the tree maintenance program to the Regional Director and answers questions regarding tree maintenance, planting, and removal. Performs all other related duties as required. The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time to successfully perform the assigned duties. Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.POSSESSES KNOWLEDGE OFOperations, services, and activities of a landscape maintenance program.Principles of lead supervision and training including work evaluation and discipline.Advanced methods and techniques of planting, transplanting, cultivating, pruning, and maintaining a variety of lawns, ground covers, plants, shrubs, hedges, and trees.Advanced methods, techniques, and equipment used in arboriculture, including species identification, planting, pruning, and maintenance.Soil characteristics and treatment procedures.Advanced methods and equipment used in weed and insect control and treating plant diseases.Advanced installation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems.Test and repair of backflow devices.Principles and practices of contract administration.Principles and procedures of record keeping.Principles, methods, and equipment used in landscape cultivation and maintenance.Common garden pests and disease, and the methods for eradication.Turf management methods, practices and techniques, codes, ordinances and regulations pertaining to trees.Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations. ABILITY TOPlan, organize, supervise, assign, inspect and evaluate the work of others.Motivate and evaluate staff and provide for their training and development.Analyze complex landscaping problems, evaluate alternatives and recommend or adopt effective courses of action.Develop and implement work standards.Prepare clear and concise records, reports, and other written materials.Recognize common plants, plant diseases and insect pests.Read and interpret plans, blueprints, specifications, and manuals.Exercise independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines.Operate office equipment including computers and supporting software applications.Maintain records.Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Respond and perform assigned duties in the event of a cold weather emergency on Vesta properties, such as snow removal and or sidewalk clearing during snow stormsCOMPETENT ATResults OrientedCustomer-Focused Flexible/Adaptable Accountable Planner and Organizer Skill and Career Development Coach Technically Knowledgeable EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSMust have a valid highschool Diploma, HISET certificate, or GED certificateFour years of journey-level experience in landscape maintenance including two years at a level comparable to a Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader. A valid Oklahoma driver’s license is required. PI245504222 Apply