Lawn Maintenance Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Title: Lawn Maintenance Lead
Position Type: Hourly
Department: Lawn Maintenance
Location: St. Augustine
Reports to: Branch Manager / Operations Manager

Join Our Team at The Masters Lawn & Pest!

For over 20 years, The Master's Lawn & Pest has proudly served homes and businesses with expert lawn and landscape services. Our team of certified, experienced professionals is passionate about creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces, from routine lawn care to full-scale landscaping projects. We’re committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients and cultivating a positive, growth-focused environment for our team members.

The Masters Mission Our mission is to continually grow professional team members that exceed our client's expectations. We believe that by investing in the growth and well-being of our staff, they will provide our clients with consistent, high-quality service. Our track record of this speaks for itself in our local awards, testimonials, and hundreds of five-star reviews.

Are you an experienced lawn maintenance professional ready to lead a crew and deliver exceptional results?

We are seeking a Lawn Maintenance Lead to oversee mowing crews and ensure high-quality service for residential and commercial properties. If you have strong leadership skills, hands-on lawn care experience, and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you.

Compensation & Premium Benefits

• Pay Rate: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour (based on experience and leadership ability).
• Hours: Consistent, full-time hours.
• Health & Financial: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, and an IRA with a 3% company match.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Culture: Quarterly team-building events in a supportive, growth-focused environment.

Requirements:

What We Are Looking For

• Lawn Maintenance Expertise: Strong knowledge of mowing, edging, trimming, blowing, and seasonal lawn care practices.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to lead, train, and motivate a crew while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Equipment Operation: Proficiency with commercial mowers (stand-on, zero-turn), trimmers, edgers, and blowers.
• Route Management: Ability to manage daily schedules, maintain efficiency, and ensure timely completion of routes.
• Quality & Safety: Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safe equipment operation and job site practices.
• Communication: Professional communication with clients, team members, and supervisors.
• Core Requirements: A valid driver’s license and the ability to tow a trailer are required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a lawn maintenance crew in completing scheduled mowing routes.
• Operate commercial mowing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensure all properties are serviced to company quality standards.
• Train and mentor crew members to improve performance and efficiency.
• Perform edging, trimming, blowing, and detailed cleanup work.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections.
• Communicate job progress, issues, and customer feedback to management.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Minimum Required Experience and Education

• Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of lawn maintenance experience; leadership experience preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of lawn care equipment, mowing techniques, and seasonal maintenance needs.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and adapt to changing job conditions.
• Credentials: A valid driver’s license is required; trailer towing experience is strongly preferred.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physical outdoor labor in various weather conditions.

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the role. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to meet the goals of the company.