Landscape Crew Leader

Job Description Job Description Landscape Design Concepts (LDC) is a rapidly growing Family Owned Landscape, Snow Removal and Facility Maintenance business. Started in NJ 38 years ago, LDC has evolved into one of the largest privately-held commercial landscaping, snow removal, and facility management companies in the US, catering to diverse sectors including corporate campuses and homeowner associations across 17 states. With a commitment to quality, meticulous attention to detail, and customized solutions for every client, LDC is your go-to for expert guidance and cost-effective solutions in Commercial landscaping, snow removal, and facility management.
LDC now operates 8 Locations in the Northeast and Mid Atlantic regions with most work being Self Performed and supported by a small network of Subcontract partners. We are always looking to add Experienced and talented professionals to our team to support our growing company.
LDC offers Competitive Pay, Paid Holiday/PTO time, Health Benefits and employee contributed 401k.

Landscape/Lawn Maintenance Crew Leader
The Landscape/Lawn Maintenance Crew Leader is responsible for working in the field with a crew overseeing and directing the daily operations of a landscape crew, making sure crew remains on schedule, communicating with management and office staff. This includes assigning tasks, providing guidance, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. The Crew Leader must be knowledgeable in all aspects of landscape maintenance and have good leadership skills. The Crew Leader will be responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of equipment and tools, the completion of all necessary paperwork, site reports/documentation, maintenance of assigned equipment and ensuring the crew follows all safety protocols. The Crew Leader will also be responsible for the training and supervision of crew members. The Landscape Crew Leader ensures that projects are completed efficiently, on time, to scope and according to the highest standards of safety and quality.

Landscape/Lawn Maintenance Crew Leader Duties
Supervise and coordinate the activities of landscape crew members making sure work is completed to customer standards
Maintain Schedules and deadlines, assign work to crew members
Train crew members in proper landscape techniques and use of tools
Inspect completed work to ensure quality
Maintain landscape equipment and supplies
Ensure that safety procedures are followed
Communicate with site personnel or client representatives when required
Landscape/Lawn Maintenance Crew Leader Skills
Organizational skills, must have ability to use Email, Site reporting applications via smartphone
Leadership skills, ability to lead by example and be a team player
Knowledge of landscape operations and horticulture practices
Knowledge and adherence of all local and state rules, regulations and requirements when applicable
Ability to operate landscape equipment and machinery
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, possibly for extended periods of time, including nights, weekends or holidays
Able to lift 50lbs.
Strong communication skills, verbal, text and email
Ability to identify out of scope work and provide information for quotes to clients
Landscape/Lawn Maintenance Crew Leader Requirements
Possess a valid Driver’s License with minimum of 5 years’ drivers experience
Be legally able to work in the United States
Currently possess a current DOT Medical card, or obtain one withing the first 30 days of employment
Ability to drive a non CDL truck and trailer
Pass applicable back round check
Possess a smart Phone or device
Ability to supervise and lead a landscape crew(s)
Knowledge of safe work practices
Basic Knowledge of irrigation systems
Ability to identify landscape plants, grasses, weeds and possible diseases
Comprehensive knowledge and operation of tools required to complete work tasks Mowers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, edgers, string trimmers, blowers and other support equipment
Ability to trim and prune shrubs
Personal Traits
Leadership
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Attention to detail