Job Description

Each Great Outdoors client is unique and will have different opinions and goals for their property. The Horticulture Crew Leader will utilize team management skills, horticulture knowledge/experience, and creativity when working with clients to achieve a high quality product that meets the client's expectations.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma/equivalency.
• 2 + years of related experience in performing and leading most aspects of horticulture services including planting, pruning, mulching, and weeding.
• Mid-level plant knowledge
• 2 + years of related experience in leading and managing a crew
• Reliable transportation to Ann Arbor, MI
• Valid Michigan Chauffeur's License
• Current DOT Medical Card
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Speak, write, and read English.
• Ability to perform the labor and management skills for both horticulture and snow removal services and work in all weather conditions applicable to these services.
• Advanced knowledge of plants and the equipment required to perform horticultural services.
• Must pass review by management and 90 day probationary period.

Desired Qualifications:

• Speak Spanish
• MCN, CLT or Master Gardener Certificate

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide excellence in client service for residential and commercial horticultural services and snow removal.
• Supervise assigned crew utilizing a team approach
• Develop and train crew members.
• Delegate jobs to crew members.
• Communicate effectively with crew members, management, and clients and solve problems as they arise.

Salary:

$22.00-24.00/hour. Experience is a plus and may be compensated above this hourly rate.

Benefits:

All full-time, regular employees are eligible for health, vision, and dental insurance coverage following 90 days of consecutive employment. After one year of consecutive employment, all full-time, regular employees are eligible to participate in the Savings Incentive Match Plan (SIMPLE) IRA. Profit sharing for all employees.

Great Outdoors began in 1983, established to address the lawn care service needs of both residential and commercial clients. That's when a young company founder, Michael Kowalski, launched his first business at the age of just 17.

We are a full service lawn care and landscaping company, dedicated to quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. We take great pride in all that we do, including being able to offer a wide assortment of essential services. The work that we do is intended to create the perfect yard to accent and compliment the home of your dreams.

As industry professionals, we believe in going above and beyond to meet and exceed the needs of our clients.

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