Lawn Maintenance Crew Leader

Join a team dedicated to creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor environments for clients. As a Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader, you will lead a small crew in delivering high-quality landscape maintenance and construction services. This hands-on role is ideal for those who enjoy working outdoors, value teamwork, and are committed to safety and continuous improvement. The company offers a supportive environment that encourages leadership growth and recognizes the contributions of every team member.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and train a crew of 2–3 team members to complete landscape maintenance and construction tasks efficiently and safely.
• Coordinate with management and sales staff to understand project requirements, plan equipment and material needs, and ensure timely completion of work.
• Perform hands-on landscape tasks such as site preparation, trimming, digging, debris removal, and operating hand and power tools.
• Monitor job budgets, track material costs, and ensure accurate timekeeping for crew members.
• Maintain open communication with management regarding job progress, customer satisfaction, and crew performance.
• Promote and enforce compliance with safety procedures and incident reporting requirements.
• Participate in snow operations during winter months, including planning, area management, and snow removal, which may require work outside regular hours.
• Perform opening and closing duties, light equipment maintenance, inventory record keeping, and maintain cleanliness of assigned areas.
• Assist with other work-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid and appropriate state driver’s license, or ability to obtain one before employment.
• Experience or education demonstrating the knowledge and ability to perform landscape maintenance work.
• Familiarity with the safe use of landscape equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate a small crew, including giving clear written and verbal instructions.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to schedule.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, walk and stand for extended periods, and perform strenuous labor in various weather conditions.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Bilingual candidates are a plus.

Compensation

Pay: $20–$22 per hour, based on experience

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• 401(k) plan