Landscape Crew Lead $21-26/h (full time, year around)

Job Description

Job Description

About Us:

We are a professional landscaping company dedicated to providing high-quality landscape services while creating a friendly and rewarding work environment. We are looking for experienced landscaping professionals who take pride in their work and are ready to grow into a leadership role.

This is a full-time, year-round position, not a seasonal landscaping role. While the type of work may change throughout the year, employees remain active during the winter months. In addition to regular landscaping and grounds maintenance during the warmer months, winter work may include snow and ice removal, leaf and seasonal cleanup, pruning and trimming, property maintenance, plant and bed care, equipment maintenance, and preparing equipment and properties for the upcoming season. Employees may also assist with other general maintenance and outdoor projects as needed. The goal is to provide consistent work throughout the year while allowing employees to develop experience across multiple areas of landscaping and property maintenance.

• Benefits & Perks:
  • Competitive pay: $21–$26/hour
  • Full-time opportunity all year around
  • 5-day work week
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement
  • Friendly and rewarding work environment
  • Leadership opportunity
  • Hands-on work in a variety of outdoor environments

• Summary:
  • We are seeking an experienced Landscape Crew Leader / Driver to lead a crew of 2–5 employees.
  • The ideal candidate will have strong landscaping knowledge and the ability to operate a variety of landscaping equipment.
  • This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work professionally with customers and team members.
  • The Crew Leader will ensure landscaping projects are completed efficiently, safely, and according to job specifications.
  • This is a great opportunity for an experienced landscaping professional ready to take the next step into a leadership position.

• Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage a 2–5 person landscaping crew, assigning tasks and ensuring work is completed efficiently.
  • Operate and maintain landscaping equipment, including 60"–72" riding mowers, walk-behind mowers, chainsaws, pruning equipment, and other small equipment.
  • Read and interpret landscape designs, maps, and blueprints and ensure projects are completed according to specifications.
  • Communicate effectively with customers, team members, and supervisors while maintaining a professional attitude.
  • Complete daily paperwork, including tracking crew hours, equipment usage, and job-site information.

• Requirements:
  • 3–5 years of landscaping experience required.
  • Previous crew leadership or supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge and identification of plant materials.
  • Ability to operate a variety of landscaping and maintenance equipment.
  • Ability to read landscape designs, maps, and blueprints.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.
  • Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, and work well with others.
  • Ability to complete assigned tasks within scheduled job-site hours.
  • Must be available to work a 5-day schedule, with occasional Saturdays due to inclement weather or scheduling needs.
  • Must have a drivers license and good driving history, pass a background check and drug test