Job Description
Job Description
The Relax Group is looking for talented, detail oriented Landscape Maintenance Team Leads to join our growing team. If you take pride in your work, enjoy working outdoors, and want to be part of a collaborative team in one of New England's most beautiful settings, we want to talk to you!
What sets us apart? We're a property management company that says "Yes" -- specializing in high-quality, precision landscaping projects of all sizes. Our team is made up of skilled employees, not just subcontractors, allowing us to maintain efficiency, craftsmanship, and tight project timelines.
This isn't just another job -- it's a long-term career with real growth opportunities, exceptional benefits, and steady, year-round work with minimal travel time between projects in the Lake Sunapee region.
With an exciting lineup of landscaping projects this year, including maintaining and enhancing hardscapes, planting, and seasonal cleanup, now is the time to bring your skills to a company that truly values your expertise. Let's build something great together -- apply today!
Being a prominent company in the Lake Sunapee area, Relax & Company values individuals who are looking for a community-oriented environment with the backing of a well-established company. We are dedicated to being the top choice for both our employees and clients.
We offer a competitive benefit package, including:
- Paid Time Off (including paid holidays)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Uniforms
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Mental Wellness Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Group-Term Life Insurance paid by the company
- Short-Term Disability paid by the company
- Long-Term disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Opportunity for Advancement
- Flexible Work Schedule
Job Summary: The Landscape Maintenance Team Lead is responsible for leading landscaping and snow removal teams throughout the year for Relax & Company clients. Due to the seasonality of the business, this position requires flexibility to switch from one role to the other depending on seasonal weather conditions. The position may interact with clients where customer service is a core responsibility. The Landscape Maintenance Team Lead position identifies and acts on customers' needs by delivering the best in customer service to all clients, existing and potential. The Landscaping team helps Relax & Company clients' properties look their best in all seasons of the year. The Landscape Maintenance Team Lead reports directly to the Landscape Maintenance Supervisor.
Landscaping Duties:
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Responsible for leading a team of Landscape Technicians on jobsites in the absence of the Landscape Maintenance Supervisor.
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Responsible for performing all aspects of outdoor property maintenance, including but not limited to yard cleaning, mowing, trimming, planting, gardening, etc.
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Provides guidance and support for other team members.
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Identify and act on customers' needs by delivering the best in customer service to all clients, existing and potential.
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Responsible for quality control of performance maintenance services. Guides team members in ensuring quality control measures.
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Ensure safe and efficient use of tools and equipment relating to landscaping work, including but not limited to, power tools, trucks, large mowers, etc.
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Perform and report on routine inspection and maintenance of equipment and stocking supplies.
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Follow all health and safety regulations, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment.
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Acts as the eyes and ears for the Landscape Maintenance Supervisor while in the field, reporting back and helping to identify issues and solutions proactively.
Snow Removal Duties:
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Responsible for helping remove snow and ice from private roads, driveways, roofs, walkways or porches, and parking lots during the winter weather.
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Routes cover both emergency snowstorm openings as well as routine or scheduled winter maintenance.
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Responsible for operating equipment such as trucks, plows, backhoes, scrapers, excavators, and hand tools.
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Responsible for routes covering both emergency snowstorm openings as well as routine or scheduled winter maintenance, providing candidates with full-time hours no matter the number of snowstorms.
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Ensure safe and efficient operation of the snowplow equipment.
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Monitor weather conditions and respond promptly to changing conditions.
Skills:
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Has the ability to lead a team respectfully and consistently.
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Has an eye for top quality in finished work from edging, mowing lines, clean vegetation, and clean driveways.
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Is patient and can remain calm under pressure.
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Works well as part of a team or independently.
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Ability to motivate and guide a team effectively in the field.
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Ability to be comfortable working in stressful and challenging conditions.
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Excellent attention to detail.
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Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
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Must be adaptable and a problem solver.
Education:
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High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
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3-5 years of professional landscaping and snow removal experience.
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2-3 years of experience leading a team is preferred.
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Experience working directly with customers.
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Experience with vehicle maintenance and equipment repair preferred.
Licenses & Certificates:
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Valid driver’s license without violations required.
Physical Requirements:
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Mechanical skills to use equipment regularly.
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Must have manual dexterity, a good sense of balance, and excellent hand-eye coordination.
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Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds regularly.
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Physical stamina to handle the long hours of performing strenuous work during the day in hot or cold weather and operation of equipment for long periods of time, often late at night or early in the morning.
Other:
This job description was written for Relax & Company for the role of Landscape Maintenance Team Lead. This position is required to fulfill “other duties” as assigned by the manager as it fits within the scope of the position.