READY Crew Leader

Business: Howard EcoWorks

Location: Glenwood

SEASONAL • TEMPORARY

Business Product/Service: Environmental Non-Profit

Business Address:
14270 Burntwoods RD
Glenwood, Maryland 21738

Phone: (443) 518-7665

Contact Name: Matt Hemler
Title: Program Coordinator
Email: mhemler@howardecoworks.org
Website: https://www.howardecoworks.org/ready

Job Description

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.

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

Job Requirements

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

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License, Heavy Lifting, Medium Lifting

Wages per hour: 17
Number of openings: 2
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES
Career Development

Days of Work:
MONDAY 7:00 am – 3:30 pm  TUESDAY 7:00 am – 3:30 pm  WEDNESDAY 7:00 am – 3:30 pm  THURSDAY 7:00 am – 3:30 pm  FRIDAY 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Shift:

How to Apply: https://www.howardecoworks.org/ready-crew-leader
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: NO
Experience in Months:
Minimum Age: 18 & over
Closing Date: 05/16/2025