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Career Spotlight: Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader

Our unique and talented team helps to make Southern Botanical The Green Standard in our industry. The Southern Botanical front line teams are responsible for bringing clients’ beautiful landscapes to life through careful installation, attention to detail and dedicated understanding of best planting and landscaping techniques. We are currently hiring for numerous front line positions including Landscape Maintenance Crew Members – keep reading to learn more from Pedro about his role and head to our Careers page to apply!

Career Spotlight: Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader

Name: Pedro Del Valle

Role: Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader

Pedro, did you have training in this industry before working at Southern Botanical or did you receive training through our training program? / ¿Recibió capacitación en esta industria antes de trabajar en Southern Botanical o recibió capacitación a través de nuestro programa de capacitación?

I’ve worked in other companies, but I’ve learned more skills here than before. / He trabajado en otras compañías, pero aquí he aprendido más habilidades que antes.

What’s a typical day like in your role? / ¿Cómo es un día típico en su papel?

I check the truck and make sure the truck has everything we need for the day. I check in with my crew and prep them for the day. I make sure we have all of the tools necessary to make sure the properties are properly kept. / Reviso el camión y me aseguro de que tenga todo lo que necesitamos para el día. Me registro con mi tripulación y los preparo para el día. Me aseguro de que tengamos todas las herramientas necesarias para garantizar que las propiedades se mantengan correctamente.

What are your main responsibilities in your role? / ¿Cuáles son sus principales responsabilidades en su rol?

My responsibilities are to keep the properties clean, maintain the company vehicle and make sure that my crew has the tools and a clear understanding of the tasks for that day. / Mis responsabilidades son mantener limpias las propiedades, mantener el vehículo de la compañía y asegurarme de que mi tripulación tenga las herramientas y una comprensión clara de las tareas para ese día.

Why did you choose to work at Southern Botanical? / ¿Por qué elegiste trabajar en Southern Botanical?

Other people in the industry spoke highly of Southern Botanical, that’s why I chose to apply. I’ve learned many new skills, and I’d like to learn more. / Otras personas en la industria hablaron muy bien de Southern Botanical, por eso elegí postular. He aprendido muchas habilidades nuevas y me gustaría aprender más.