Crew Lead at EQUIP Enterprises, Inc in Laredo, Texas

Job Description:

Now Hiring! We want you on our team!!

• Helping People!


• Great Team!


• Amazing Culture!

If that sounds great to you, come join our team, where our passion and purpose is to provide job skills training, a compassionate culture, and employment opportunities for disabled veterans and other people with disabilities! If you are interested, please consider applying for this position within our company as a Working Crew Lead.

Job Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of the Site Supervisor, the Working Crew Lead is responsible for, and manages, a small grounds and janitorial crew by prioritizing projects, assigning work tasks, monitoring work quality and work schedules. Accountable for the completion of assigned landscaping and cleaning duties with minimum supervision. Provides training to the grounds and janitorial crew. Interacts positively with facility members/staff and responds promptly to requests. Maintains constant monitoring to ensure grounds are maintained to company standard and crew safety. Maintains constant monitoring of cleanliness to ensure company standards are correctly maintained, while using the appropriate supplies and equipment responsibly and efficiently.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for the daily scheduling of employee shifts to ensure proper manning in order to perform the cleaning in a productive and cost-efficient manner.


• Perform all duties required during the shift that include restroom cleaning, sweeping, mopping, litter pick up, dust removal, metal polishing, glass cleaning, mow lawn, apply fertilizer, remove stumps, cut down tree limbs, trim shrubs, pull weeds, rake, mulch, prune, water plants and other duties as assigned.


• Perform minor repairs on equipment utilized in grounds keeping.


• Orders supplies and maintains inventory of supplies.


• Ensures safety procedures are being followed by all employees.


• Designs and implements work methods and procedures to increase productivity and improve service within an assigned area.


• Adheres to budget requirements and works toward obtaining objectives and project goals.


• Responsible for following the safety program in order to provide a safe and clean workplace for employees and customers within the regulations of all OSHA local and state regulations. This includes MSDS books are current.


• Supervises safety, fire protection and prevention programs by frequently inspecting work areas and equipment.


• Responsible for the progressive disciplinary process in the area of counseling, oral and written warnings.


• Develops and implements methods to improve productivity within established payroll and expense budgets.


• Responsible for building access via assigned keys and badges.


• Motivates workers to ensure that predetermined productivity, cost, and quality standards are achieved or exceeded.


• Prepares and submits monthly paperwork.


• Other duties as required.


• Orients new employees on policies and trains personnel on cleaning and grounds procedures.


• Counsels employees as needed or as requested.


• Prepares and assigns schedules through delegation.


• Prepares procedure schedules to expedite work


• Inspects daily, assigned work areas to insure compliance with contract specifications, documents on inspection forms. Assures that inspections do not cause write up’s due to poor quality therefore causing financial deductions to E.Q.U.I.P.


• Prevents damage to state government property through Quality Control measures and training. Prevents damage to company equipment through maintenance and quality control checkups weekly.


• Performs routine maintenance of housekeeping equipment.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent exposure to heat, sun for extended periods of time.


• Possible exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, and various infectious diseases.


• Exposure to wildlife.


• Possible exposure to uncomfortable noise levels and vibration of the body or extremities.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old.


• High School Diploma or G.E.D.


• One-year relevant experience required, three or more years preferred.


• One year of supervisory experience is preferred.


• The job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable.


• Read, write, and communicate effectively in English.


• Knowledge of tools, equipment, techniques, skills, materials, and methods of landscaping.


• Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.


• Ability to operate or learn to operate riding mower, weed eater, grass edger, chain saw, stump grinder, hedge trimmer, leaf blower, wood chipper, lift, pressure washer, and other basic hand and power tools.


• The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.


• The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).


• The ability to lift between 25-50 lbs.


• The ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time in inclement weather.


• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.


• Ability to operate various pieces of large equipment in accordance with company procedures and safety regulations.


• The ability to make repetitive movements.


• The ability to work in awkward postures.


• Be able to pass a background check and screening requirements as required by contract and company standards.