Team Lead / Grounds Maintenance

 

***Position pay's $25-$33/hr! ***

Alaska Pet & Yard Services is hiring a reliable and hardworking Team Lead / Grounds Maintenance.

This is a hands-on field position. You will spend most of your workday driving an assigned route and removing dog waste from customer yards. You will also help the company maintain strong field performance by training employees, conducting quality-control checks, troubleshooting unusual customer situations, and supporting communication between field employees and management.

This is not a desk or office supervisor position. You must be able to perform the job at a high level before leading others.

 

 

Responsibilities

  • Complete an assigned daily route using your own vehicle. (We reimburse for mileage)

  • Remove dog waste and thoroughly check each customer’s service area.

  • Follow customer instructions and secure all gates.

  • Report aggressive dogs, unsafe conditions, access problems, and customer concerns.

  • Maintain dependable attendance, punctuality, service quality, and productivity.

  • Train new employees and coach existing employees when improvement is needed.

  • Conduct quality-control checks and provide direct, respectful feedback.

  • Help investigate unusual yards, service areas, complaints, or field problems.

  • Assist with supplies, team communication, meetings, and training assignments when needed.

  • Set a positive and responsible example for other field employees.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of previous leadership, training, mentoring, or supervisory experience. Must genuinely have a passion for leading people.

  • Has a insured reliable vehicle that they don't mind having pooper scooper tools in while they're working. Vehicle cannot have more than 100,000 miles. We provide the following: All tools like a shovel, bucket, pooper scooper and misc. supplies such as bag's, etc. Tools and and supplies are all provided by us!

  • Is in EXCELLENT physical condition to be performing outdoor manual labor 8-10 hours per day.

  • Proven record of dependable attendance and punctuality.

  • Able to work independently without constant supervision.

  • Comfortable giving and receiving direct feedback.

  • Able to repeatedly walk, bend, lift, rake, and carry bags weighing approximately 30 pounds. Field employees walk 7-10 miles per day.

  • Enjoys working around dogs and handling dog waste.

  • Excellent communication and customer-service skills.

  • Valid driver’s license, active auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record.

  • Reliable vehicle with appropriate seasonal tires and room for tools and supplies.

  • Clothing and footwear appropriate for Alaska weather.

  • Able to pass required background and driving-record check.

  • Has employment references that shows strong work ethic, reliability and consistent work attendance.

 

  • Has General Laborer experience (i.e. Landscaping, construction, general outside hard labor work, etc.)

 

  • No criminal history (We conduct a back ground check)

 

  • Availability:

     

    • June - Feb: Is available five days per week (Monday - Friday), can start work by 8:AM and work a full day.

 

  • March - May: Is available to work Monday - Saturday, 10 hours per day and can start at 8:AM.

 

Compensation:

 

Probationary period is approximately 60 days. During the probationary period compensation is $25 per hour.

 

After the probationary period, compensation is paid by the job and our drivers average between $25-$33/hr!

 

Our compensation package is structured around employee performance, rewarding field staff for working efficiently and effectively. An employee’s pace, physical condition, and familiarity with their routes also influence results.

 

While every person is different, most new field employees seem to average the following:

 

  • Month 1-2 on the job: $25/hr during the 60 day probation period.

  • Month 3-5 on the job: Field employees usually average $27 or more per hour.

  • Month 6-8 on the job: Field employees usually average $28 or more per hour.

  • Month 9  on the job and beyond: Top highly efficient field employees that are in good physical condition typically average $28/hr. to $33/hr.

 

Important Note: Our pay structure is designed to incentivize field employees based on the level of effort that they put into the job. "The above are averages." Every employee is different. Employees that are truly focused on the job all day, are organized, are in good physical condition, and know their way around the roadways, usually meet these averages.

 

In addition to the compensation above, we pay 67 cents per mile while providing to services to our customers. Mileage compensation usually is around $400-$600 per month (depending on how many jobs the employee can do per day).

 

All compensation is paid twice per month. 

 

Apply:

 

Short form employment application

 

 

 

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