Search Results for ‘employee’

Hello, I hope everyone who is reading this has had a great day. In the last month, I have almost doubled in clients and am now struggling to keep up. I only have the weekends to mow currently. Once school lets you, all my problems will be solved (I'll have 5 days a week). But for right now, I'm...

Hi, I am 13 and this summer I started mowing lawns in my neighborhood. I did not want to limit my self to just my waling distance, so I built a custom bike trailer for my self. I can fit all my stuff on it, it works great. I had some design failures and building took some time, so I got started...

Seeking lawn care technician in northeast Iowa. Full-time employment, 40+ hours during growing season, and snow removal during the winter months. Operating new or newer equipment, mowing, trimming, landscape maintenance, etc. Qualified individuals must be responsible, dependable, and posses a...

My husband is in his second year and there are a TON of companies in our area. He has plenty of work however, hiring qualified employees without additional perks that larger companies offer (a take home vehicle, 401k, etc). How have you all done this (or how did you do this) as a newer company.

I’m looking for a way to improve work production, quality and teamwork on guys that maybe don’t know exactly what they should be doing all the time. Last year and this year, I have had a problem with guys not helping finishing properties/jobs. I’m not sure if it’s laziness or not understanding...

We will be needing help with the growing season coming so the hiring process is about to begin. What process have you used that has failed and what are you still using because it works? Feel free to chime in with any advice or maybe a picture of an application you use.

I no longer am mowing on a day to day basis. I started to recieve complaints this year which is fairly new to me. So to cut down on these complaints for lawn mowing I plan on having pictures taken After every service visit and being sent to client via text/email. I also plan on having a...

How can I advertise to get more employees? I was told that most contractors don’t use job posting sites. Also, in California a lot of them are foreign and don’t speak English. So how can I advertise to them and hire more employees?

I’m starting my lawn care company in California and was wondering what type of licenses do I need? Also do I need to get licenses for my employees or would they get it themselves?

I'm having trouble with employees: #1. that are moving very slowly with the backpack blower. Sometimes they just stand there blowing a single leaf. #2. that are leaving uncut grass in different locations(I think they're doing this because they know i'll see it and have them to go back and get)...

Outdoor Digs is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our growing team. We are unlike many other grounds maintenance companies - we care deeply about the work we do, are committed to the success of our team members, and work on some of the finest properties in the area. We are a growing...

Hey guys! So we are now into September and this has been my first "official" year of landscaping. I gotta tell ya which I'm sure a lot of y'all have experienced, it is great when things are great ..lol. Anyway. I am posting in search of advice of or some type of guidance. My main career is in...

When did you know it was time to make your first hire? Did you reach a certain number in sales? Or did the work just become too much? What made you decide, "I'm at the point I need an employee"?

Hey guys, I have a few questions concerning insurance and payroll. Insurance Questions: #1: How much coverage do you carry on your company for General Liability? (Example: $500,000, $750,000) #2: Which insurance company do you use, and would you recommend them to someone else? Have you had a...

Alright guys, I'm thinking 2017 is the year I hire at least 1 employee. I was hoping someone could give me some insight on who I can talk to (maybe an accountant?) about the cost of employees and the laws regarding employees. Or is there somewhere I can find this info on my own? I want to know...

Hi guys, can see by looking through threads and talking to many people in the industry that employee retention is so important! Especially when it comes to your best employees. That's why we've put together a series of posts around handling different requests from your best talent. To start...

Okay so, this year went smoothly and is still not over but is slowing down enough for me to start thinking about next year. This is a long read, so if you make it through and have some advice for me I would greatly appreciate it. I have my setup mostly figured out, the main things I could use...

Back in May, a landscape employee was mowing a client's backyard. A family of ducklings was in the grass and in the mower's direct path. The operator continued forward, intentionally running over the ducks. He has been sentenced to one year in jail, three years probation, community service, a...

We are a family owned business in New Jersey. We are looking for a qualified crew foreman. Does anyone have any new ideas to find someone that has experience and is reliable?