Lawn Mowing Foreman / Crew Lead

Job Description

Job Title: Lawn Mowing Foreman / Crew Lead

Company: Specialized Property Care
Location: Shop near Tea, SD
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round (Mowing + Snow Removal)

About Specialized Property Care

Specialized Property Care is a fast-growing, residential-focused property care company serving the Sioux Falls area. We operate professional mowing crews, snow removal teams, and year-round services with a strong focus on reliability, leadership, and execution.

We’re hiring Lawn Mowing Foremen (Crew Leads) to lead mowing crews, maintain quality standards, and keep routes running efficiently.

This is a leadership role , not just a guy on a mower.

What This Role Is

As a Lawn Mowing Foreman, you are responsible for:

• Leading a mowing crew day-to-day

• Setting the pace, quality, and tone for the crew

• Ensuring properties are completed to SPC standards

• Representing the company professionally on customer properties

All new foremen are fast-tracked through our Leadership Training Program .

Responsibilities

• Lead a residential mowing crew (mowing, trimming, blowing)

• Ensure all properties meet quality and cleanup standards

• Operate and oversee commercial-grade mowing equipment

• Keep the crew on schedule and routes running efficiently

• Communicate clearly with supervisors and operations

• Train and coach crew members on proper techniques

• Maintain trucks, trailers, and equipment

• Work year-round (mowing season + snow removal)

Schedule & Workload

• 40+ hours per week

• 50–60 hours per week during peak mowing season

• Early starts (typically 7:00am until route completion)

• Saturdays as needed during peak periods

Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

• Prior experience leading or running a mowing crew preferred

• Strong work ethic and ability to lead by example

• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions

• Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs regularly

• Valid South Dakota driver’s license with a clean driving record

• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented

• Able to navigate routes using GPS

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision

References will be checked.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $24–$32/hr depending on experience and performance

• Industry-leading pay for proven crew leaders

• Paid Time Off (vacation + holidays)

• Year-round employment (mowing + snow)

• Paid training and leadership development

• Clear advancement opportunities into senior leadership roles

Top-end pay is reserved for foremen who:

• Run efficient routes

• Maintain quality standards

• Lead strong crews

• Take ownership of results

Why This Role Is Different

• Residential-focused routes

• Strong systems and SOPs

• Leadership training provided

• Real advancement — not empty promises

• Family-owned, professionally run company

How to Apply

Apply by submitting your resume or call/text Charles directly: View phone number on us.fitly.work