Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader

Crew Lead / Assistant Foreman – Garden Goddess Landscaping & Design Location: Atlanta, GA Compensation: Competitive, based on experience. Includes hourly rate, planned overtime and tiered bonus schedule. Schedule: Full-time Language: English required; Spanish a major plus About Garden Goddess We’re Garden Goddess! We’re excited every day to deliver mid-premium residential landscaping and design, serving top Atlanta neighborhoods. We deliver high horticultural standards, precision workmanship, and customized, down-to-earth customer experiences. Our team takes pride in clean lines, proper horticultural technique, and long-term plant health. We’re also growing! We are hiring an experienced Crew Lead / Assistant Foreman with strong technical skills and deep plant knowledge. Position Summary The Crew Lead / Assistant Foreman reports directly to the owner and president and is responsible for daily jobsite operations, quality control, and crew coordination. This is a hands-on role requiring strong horticultural understanding, expert pruning, equipment operation, and a commitment to excellence. Key Responsibilities Crew & Workflow Support Assist with daily task coordination, property routing, and jobsite organization Help train crew members in Garden Goddess horticultural standards and proper techniques Communicate efficiently with the team to maintain productivity and high-quality results Ability to operate independently, with responsibility for routine operations activities includes (but not limited to): Scheduling vehicle maintenance Basic day-to-day communication with customers Routine check-ins and updates on properties with President Other duties as assigned Horticultural Knowledge & Hands-On Detail Work Planting Knowledge Understand seasonal planting windows for Atlanta’s climate, including: Trees & evergreen shrubs: optimal planting in fall through early spring Deciduous shrubs & ornamentals: best planted during dormancy Perennials: ideal spring/fall planting windows based on species Annuals: knowledge of warm-season vs cool-season cycles (pansies/violas vs begonias/coleus) Assess soil conditions, drainage, root flare, planting depth, spacing, and backfill composition Ensure proper mulching and staking techniques for new tree installations Pruning Expertise Perform skilled hand pruning on shrubs, hedges, and ornamental trees Knowledge of correct pruning timing , including: Bloom on old wood vs bloom on new wood When to prune camellias, hydrangeas, tea olives, gardenias, hollies, loropetalum, boxwoods, abelias, and other Atlanta standards Avoiding mid-season or late-summer cuts that encourage tender growth before frost Seasonal rejuvenation pruning vs light structural shaping Use clean, sharp cuts that protect plant health, airflow, and long-term structure Plant Health Observation Identify early signs of pests, disease, dieback, or improper irrigation Advise the team when corrective action is needed Maintain clean, beautiful beds with attention to detail: edges, mulch levels, weed control, debris removal Maintenance & Installation Work Operate ride-on mowers and all standard equipment Execute high-detail bed maintenance: edging, trimming, shaping, mulching, pine straw installation Assist with plant layouts and installation plans based on design sketches or foreman direction Ensure properties are left immaculate — no clippings, no debris, no uneven mulch lines Requirements At least 3 years professional landscaping experience Strong horticultural understanding: plant identification, planting seasons, pruning timing, growth habits Advanced understanding of pruning techniques and schedules Confident operation of ride-on mowers and commercial equipment Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation Able to lift 50+ lbs and work outdoors year-round Ability to use a phone, ipad and computer English required; Spanish a major plus Preferred Qualities Experience supervising or mentoring crew members Experience with CRM tools such as Jobber for routine property updates and communication Familiarity with Atlanta plant varieties and microclimates Strong customer-service attitude Desire to grow into a full supervisory role Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 3 - 5 years Salary: $38,000 - $55,000 Annual Bonus/Commission: No