Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader

Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader

Rine Landscape Group is seeking an experienced Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader to join our residential maintenance team.

Important requirement: This position requires a valid Ohio driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. The selected candidate must regularly drive company trucks and truck/trailer combinations while transporting team members, equipment, and materials. Applicants without a valid driver’s license will not be considered.

The Crew Leader works alongside one to two team members to complete residential landscape maintenance services safely, efficiently, and according to company quality standards. This is a hands-on position for someone who can operate commercial equipment confidently, lead by example, communicate clearly, and take ownership of completing the job correctly.

This position reports to the Maintenance Production Manager.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting at $21 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-supported training and industry education
• Professional work environment focused on accountability, quality, and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Safely operate company trucks and truck/trailer combinations.
• Transport team members, equipment, and materials to and from residential job sites.
• Complete daily vehicle, trailer, and equipment inspections.
• Properly load, secure, and care for equipment and materials.
• Help organize daily assignments and work sequencing.
• Work alongside one to two team members to complete assigned maintenance services.
• Operate commercial-grade equipment, including zero-turn and walk-behind mowers, string trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge trimmers.
• Perform mowing, trimming, edging, blowing, bed maintenance, pruning, seasonal cleanups, and enhancement work.
• Help team members follow safe equipment-operation and landscape-maintenance procedures.
• Complete assigned work within established production goals and quality standards.
• Maintain clean, organized, and professional vehicles, trailers, equipment, and jobsites.
• Monitor turf and landscape conditions and report concerns to management.
• Assist with irrigation inspections and report observed deficiencies.
• Interact professionally with residential clients and communicate questions or concerns to management.
• Report equipment issues, job-site concerns, and team needs promptly.
• Complete required paperwork, inspections, and reports accurately and on time.
• Participate in snow-removal operations during the winter months.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Ohio driver’s license required
• Driving record acceptable under company insurance requirements
• At least two years of professional residential landscape-maintenance experience
• Experience operating commercial-grade mowing equipment
• Experience driving trucks and trailer combinations
• Ability to understand written work instructions and complete required documentation
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and help guide a small team
• Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading landscape-maintenance teams
• Experience with route planning and production management
• Knowledge of turf care and horticultural best practices
• Experience operating skid steers, stand-on equipment, or compact utility equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and equipment-troubleshooting skills
• Ohio pesticide applicator license or willingness to obtain one

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You

• Take pride in quality work and professional customer service
• Communicate clearly and address problems early
• Enjoy helping teammates and working as part of a small team
• Care for company equipment and materials
• Are dependable, organized, and prepared each day
• Take ownership of completing work safely and correctly

Our Core Values

Accountability: Do what you say you will do. Communicate early and often. Do what is right, even when no one is looking, and always operate safely.

Quality: Be respectful, courteous, and professional. Strive for excellence and remember that details matter.

Teamwork: When someone needs help, offer support. We win, lose, and learn as a team.

Swing the Hammer: Plan the work, use the right tool, and take ownership of completing the job correctly.

Physical and Work Requirements

• Regularly stand, walk, crouch, stoop, kneel, and reach
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 80 pounds
• Work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, snow, and wet or humid conditions
• Work around moving mechanical equipment
• Work on residential properties where pets and other site-specific conditions may be present

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities of this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rine Landscape Group is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.