Employment

1st Impressions Landscape and Garden Center was created in 1998 and provides Landscape Design and Installation, Estate Management, Snow Removal and a Retail Garden Center. We work with both residential and commercial customers. Our goal is to provide you with an unprecedented experience whether your interest is complete design and installation, or personalized property maintenance. We are an organization dedicated to our core values of Humility, Integrity, Knowledge and Experience (HIKE).

Job Summary

This position supervises yard and warehouse operations. including loading designated product(s) into customers’ and service division staff’s vehicles while ensuring a safe, customer friendly experience.  This role also includes inventory management, record keeping, and general maintenance and upkeep of equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Verify customer purchases and load merchandise through professional communication and highest level of customer service
• Collaborate with installation and maintenance crews to Load service division vehicles with required material
• Maintain yard and warehouse cleanliness, organization, and site safety in accordance with established policies and local, state and federal regulations
• Receive incoming vendor shipments and verify integrity of shipments
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment
• Complete inventory inspections and provide recommendations for restocking
• Perform snow removal services during winter months

Required Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with ability to pass insurance eligibility background check

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience operating heavy equipment like skid steer loader, mini excavator and backhoe loader
• Proficient in basic and technical equipment repair, maintenance procedures and standards.
• Must be able to work independently for extended periods of time in all weather conditions.
• Self-motivated, dependable individual with strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally and effectively
• Ability to use a computer or tablet for record keeping.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of landscape products and materials.
• Highly organized, neat individual.

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to lift, carry and move up to 50 lbs frequently and heavier items occasionally
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting and reaching throughout the workday
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs and navigate uneven or sloped terrain safely
• Auditory ability to hear instructions, warnings and equipment alarms
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, cold and precipitation

Work Environment

• Primary working environment is outdoors in various weather conditions.
• 20%-40% of your time is spent in heavy equipment moving material or loading customers.
• 10-20% of your time is spent in a warehouse environment

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision benefits
• Paid time off and holidays after 90 days
• Retirement benefits with company match
• Uniforms provided
• Paid/Reimbursed continuing education opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonuses

Disclaimers

This job description is not a contract of employment.  Employment with 1^st Impressions is on an at-will basis, meaning either the employee or employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice or cause, in accordance with applicable law. 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

1^st Impressions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

1st Impressions Landscape and Garden Center was created in 1998 and provides Landscape Design and Installation, Estate Management, Snow Removal and a Retail Garden Center. We work with both residential and commercial customers. Our goal is to provide you with an unprecedented experience whether your interest is complete design and installation, or personalized property maintenance. We are an organization dedicated to our core values of Humility, Integrity, Knowledge and Experience (HIKE).

Job Summary

The Crew Leader is responsible for leading a multiple person crew in landscape installation and maintenance services during the growing season and overseeing snow and ice management operations during the winter season. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong production skills, crew supervision, and accountability for quality, safety, and efficiency year-round.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Spring–Fall: Landscape Installation & Maintenance

• Lead and work alongside a multiple person crew
• Install landscapes: mulching, planting, bed prep, minor landscape features
• Perform maintenance: trimming, pruning, spring/fall clean-ups, edging
• Professional communication with customer on-site as needed, to validate expected work
• Read landscape designs/work orders and execute to company standards
• Ensure employee and worksite safety following all local, state and federal requirements
• Oversight to ensure quality of work is completed within budgeted time
• Provide real time feedback to assigned crew regarding performance to support their individual growth and development
• Coordinate and collaborate with Field Production Supervisor to manage tools, materials, and daily equipment checks as well as providing timely job status updates including any obstacles, challenges and wins
• Maintain clean, professional job sites

Winter: Snow & Ice Management

• Lead snow operations for assigned team during storm events including timely communication with dispatch and applicable crews
• Plow, shovel, blow, and clear walks, drives, and entrances
• Apply ice-melt and de-icing materials
• Respond to snow events nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ensure professional, timely, safe, contract-compliant service in alignment with all local, state and federal regulations

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of landscape installation and maintenance experience
• Ability to identify basic plants and weeds
• Use of phone-based app to complete project work orders, employee timesheets and other required paperwork
• Ability to work extended and irregular hours during snow events
• Demonstrated experience running various landscape heavy equipment such as Bobcat or Dingo Loaders
• Valid driver’s license with ability to pass insurance eligibility background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous crew leadership experience preferred
• Snow removal experience preferred

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to lift, carry and move up to 50 pounds frequently and heavier items occasionally
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting and reaching throughout the workday
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs and navigate uneven or sloped terrain safely
• Auditory ability to hear instructions, warnings and equipment alarms
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, cold and precipitation

Work Environment

• Primary worksites are located outside and subject to exposure to the weather elements.
• Occasional warehouse work related to tools and equipment storage and upkeep

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision benefits
• Paid time off and holidays after 90 days
• Retirement benefits with company match
• Uniforms provided
• Paid/Reimbursed continuing education opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonuses 

Disclaimers

This job description is not a contract of employment.  Employment with 1^st Impressions is on an at-will basis, meaning either the employee or employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice or cause, in accordance with applicable law. 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

1^st Impressions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.