READY Crew Leader

READY Crew Leader
Temporary, Full-Time

Reports to: Landscape Foreman

Job Overview: 

A READY Crew Leader is responsible for leading a team of crew members to provide environmental services, including the installation and maintenance of landscaping projects such as conservation landscapes and rain gardens, in addition to performing maintenance and assessments of stream restoration projects, removing debris from waterways, and more.  

Working with operational staff, the Crew Leader helps to coordinate and implement the work plan for each day.  The Crew Leader ensures that their crew meets the specified objectives in performing their work.  They are also responsible for ensuring that team members have and use the skills and training necessary to complete their assignments correctly, safely, and in a timely manner.  The Crew Leader motivates their team and participates in supporting the professional development of their Crew Members.  As the first line of supervision, Crew Leaders are responsible for handling disciplinary matters, which may include escalating issues to higher-level management. Above all, the Crew Leader is responsible for the safety of their crew and ensuring protocols are enforced to create a healthy work environment.

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Through the READY program, Howard EcoWorks provides training in identifying native and invasive plants, construction techniques for environmental restoration projects, comprehensive tool training, and more. READY participants will also receive soft-skills training such as resume building and interview practice, as well as gaining exposure to different sectors of the environmental industry.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Manage and report daily crew attendance and billing

Enforce proper safety protocols at all times

Assist in training crews in how to properly use, store, and care for equipment & tools

Lead and supervise crews in proper execution of projects

Plan, execute, and assess the day-to-day activities of the crew to ensure adherence to project schedules

Read, interpret, and implement work plans, landscape designs, and planting plans

Drive company vehicles to transport crew and materials to job sites 

Care for company vehicles on a daily and weekly basis by adhering to the standard operating procedures

Ensure crew delivers EcoWorks services timely, efficiently, and of expected quality

Communication with customers as needed

Provide and support field skills training to crew members

Oversee clean up of job sites and the proper storage and/or disposal of materials 

Communicate and document progress and issues to Landscape Foreman

Assist in construction and maintenance work as needed

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Qualifications & Requirements:

Must be between the ages of 18 - 25

Must be a Howard County Resident

Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

Proven track record of strong leadership, communications, and process improvement skills

Must be dependable

Ability to work in a variety of outdoor settings including forests and streams

Must meet our required level of proficiency for safely driving a truck and trailer

Able to stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 40 pounds repetitively throughout a day

Must have reliable transportation to the initial job site (office)

May need to use their personal vehicle during the course of work.  Mileage is reimbursed at the then-applicable IRS rates

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience with READY or UpLift programs

Passion and/or interest in the outdoors

Experience in landscaping or environmental fieldwork

Flexible with changes in day to day tasks

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Wage: $17/hr

Benefits:

Paid sick leave - 1 hour of Sick and Safe Leave accumulated for every 30 hours worked, accumulating up to 40 hours per year.  Accrual starts on the first day of employment and one is eligible to use Sick and Safe Leave after the completion of 30 days of employment

Option to enroll in the EcoWorks 401(k) plan

Opportunity to earn Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional-Associate  (CBLP-A) Certificate & Red Cross First Aid & CPR Certification

Additional professional development opportunities

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Job Timeline:

Start Date: 6/16/25
End Date: 8/15/25

This is a full-time, hourly, seasonal position. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., including a half-hour unpaid lunch break and 2 paid 15-minute breaks per day.  There are no paid holidays, however, July 4th will be observed.  Weekend work opportunities may become available but are not mandatory.  Work in the field is weather-dependent, which may result in shortened work weeks in the event of extreme weather.  Indoor training and professional development opportunities may be offered on bad-weather days, when possible.

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Application Process:

Apply online. Cover Letter and resume is optional.

Deadline to Apply: May 16, 2025