2021-2022 Snow Crew Members
SNOW CREW MEMBERS
Shovelers
This is an on-call position that is dependent on Mother Nature. Once snow is forcasted, our Crew Leaders call all members to get ready. It could be that we need you here at 7 am, 4 pm, 9 pm or midnight. You need to be available at any hour for this position. It's long, hard work but great money! Excellent winter gig for anyone in a seasonal job: construction, etc.
Snow Shovelers - $22 - $24 per hour - No experience necessary
Lead Snow Shovelers - $24 - $28 - Some experience necessary
Business Developer/Sales
Business Developer / Landscape Sales
Compensation: This is a salaried, business development position that includes a commission plan providing the opportunity to earn up to $120k or more per year! Prospective Combined Hiring and Annual Commission Bonuses ranging to $10,000! This is a full-time, year round position.
Who we are interested in hiring:
SLS Landscape is looking for a Business Developer to generate leads and sales for both residential and commercial Landscape Maintenance and Landscape Design & Build. SLS has a high-end clientele, so we are looking for someone polished and professional that has a history working in the landscaping field. Knowledge with hardscape projects, design, landscape blueprints, plants and maintenance are a must.
Self-motivated, excellent communication, follow through, setting client expectations and hustle are all ideal skills for the candidate we are searching for. As is a love for the industry and outdoor living.
Preferences:
· Certifications and/or Licenses in industry related fields such as: Horticulturist, ICPI, etc.
· Bachelor’s Degree
· Minimum of 5 years of sales experience; preferably in landscape related field
Other characteristics we look for:
· An optimistic attitude – we all have good days and bad days. We are looking for team members that can still give a smile, tell a joke and enjoy their workday even when Dunkin’s screwed up your coffee that morning.
· Desire to learn new skills and new techniques – we want you to enjoy your job, utilize your existing skills and improve in areas you are interested in.
· Proactive/Problem Solver – knowing how to navigate a tricky situation and giving a client the best service possible often requires one to make decisions in the moment. Having this innate ability is a benefit to all.
· Listen – Listening is a skill we all struggle with on occasion, but is crucial to effective communication between you, your fellow employees and clients. Knowing how to sit back, listen and apply what you’ve heard is a talent to be proud of!
· Sense of Humor – In our opinion, laughing is part of the recipe needed to love your job. We aren’t looking for comedians, you don’t have to tell any jokes, you could even be an introvert. We just want you to enjoy coming to work every day (well, maybe not every day, sometimes Monday’s are rough ;)) and to us that includes some laughter throughout the day!
Benefits:
· Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
· Paid Holidays
· Paid Time Off
· Educational Assistance
· Employee Events
· Uniforms, Snacks, Beverages and more!
We welcome your questions and interest regarding this position so please reach out! We look forward to meeting you! Email resume to sally@sls-landscapes.com
SLS Landscape Design & Development is an equal opportunity employer.
IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN
The Irrigation Technician is responsible for starting, closing, installing, troubleshooting, and repairing moderately complex irrigation systems. This role requires someone to work independently, as well as take direction from the Irrigation Supervisor.
Required:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Irrigation Technician
- Program, replace, and wire valves correctly; install timers; perform sprinkler retrofits; diagnose and repair electrical and hydraulic controllers, backflow preventers, and remote-control valves as needed
- Purchase materials and tools necessary for completion of irrigation maintenance and repairs within budget and authority limitations
- Familiar with water management practices by keeping water usage under budget
- Understands the relationship between job quality and customer service, satisfaction, and retention
- Valid Driver’s License
- Seasonal snow removal duties required (could be plowing, operating equipment and/or shoveling)
Preferred:
- CIT – Certified Irrigation Technician
- Additional skills in the landscaping/construction fields a plus (e.g. snow removal, landscape maintenance, etc.)
This is a full-time, seasonal position.
Starting pay $20 - $28 per hour. Compensation commensurate with experience.
GARDEN CARE ENHANCEMENT CREW LEADER
GARDEN CARE/ENHANCEMENT CREW LEADER - Not Hiring at the Moment
We love gardens and taking care of them is one of our specialties. The Enhancement Crew Leader (Garden Care) is passionate about flowers and shrubs and will lead our Enhancement Crew members to properly cultivate, prune, coax, weed, and ensure that our clients’ flowering shrubs, perennials and annuals all are given the chance to express their full beauty.
In this role you would be pruning, planting, transplanting, mulching, edging, and more. You must have some leadership experience, as well as experience in this field and will be leading at least one crew member.
This position is full-time, with competitive pay and benefits for eligible employees that includes health care insurance, paid vacation days, team events and more!
Qualifications:
- Knowledge and skills within landscaping, horticulture, fine gardening, irrigation, safe work practices, skilled with equipment and tools, and basic computer skills
- Knowledge and skills with shrub and ornamental tree pruning required
- Career minded individuals with a Passion for the Green industry and our Environment
- Understanding of landscape plans, design and project management are required
- Horticulturist Certification is a bonus!
- Ability to build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members and customers
- Ability to operate power equipment safely and effectively
- Valid Driver’s License
DESIGN BUILD CREW MEMBERS
Design Build Crew Members carry out all landscape construction tasks. We build high end outdoor spaces and are looking for dedicated, talented team members. Experience a must!
Qualifications:
- Ability to operate power equipment safely and effectively
- Valid driver's license
- CDL and Hydraulics License preferred
- Ability to build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members and customers
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CREW MEMBERS- Hiring for 2021
Landscape Maintenance Crew Members carry our all maintenance tasks. Our clients care about their properties and want perfectly mowed lawns, precise edging, expert pruning and meticulous attention to detail.
Experience preferred.
Qualifications:
- Experience of 1 year or more preferred
- Experience with commercial equipment preferred
- Able to withstand outdoor elements
- Able to lift 50 lbs
Duties will include, but are not limited to: Mowing, Edging, Mulching & Raking
Crew Leaders
A Crew Leader at SLS must be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of landscape while directing a crew of one to three members. You must have experience with employee safety, some computer skills and have some leadership in your work history.
Crew Leader Opportunities:
- Design Build Crew Leader
- Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader
- Garden Care Enhancement Crew Leader
DESIGN BUILD
Design Build (Landscape Construction) Field Supervisor
Our Design Build department is very busy with HIGH END outdoor space projects so it's the perfect time to join our team. EXPERIENCE A MUST!
We are offering full time work with immediate openings, competitive pay, benefits and an assigned truck to use daily.
Pay Rate Range is $30 - $40 per hour depending on experience
Certification/License Preferences:
- Hoisting License (this will be required within 1 year of working with SLS)
- CDL
- DOT
- OSHA 10
This position is also required to work on the snow team through the winter months.
Skills/Duties for Design Build Supervisor:
We design and build pools, patios, outdoor kitchens, walkways, stairways, fireplaces and more.
We are looking to hire a Design Build (Landscape Construction) Field Supervisor who will oversee the projects at hand, as well as work in the field and act as the Manager's "right hand person". You must be able to work with a team, giving direction and support as well as taking direction when needed from your Manager.
Requirements:
- Knowledge and hands on experience with landscape construction
- Read blueprints
- Some plant/tree/shrub knowledge
- Some basic computer skills
- Valid Driver’s License
- Knowing how to prioritize jobs and making sure each job is perfected, cleaned up and completed on time is crucial.
- Minimum of 3 years in landscape construction experience
- Minimum of 2 years as a Crew Leader
Certification/License Preferences:
- Hoisting License (this will be required within 1 year of working with SLS)
- CDL
- DOT
- OSHA 10
Pay Range - $30 - $40 per hour for a DB Crew Leader
We offer great benefits, training, education, health insurance, paid vacation days and more!
OFFICE STAFF
OFFICE STAFF & MANAGEMENT
We are not currently hiring for our office staff.
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