Crew Leader-Commercial Grounds Maintenance

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead, and train crew members in the performance of routine commercial landscape maintenance services.
• Ensure timely execution of all grounds maintenance requirements, including mowing, edging, pruning, and seasonal tasks.
• Safely operate and maintain landscaping equipment and machinery.
• Load, unload, and transport heavy materials and equipment to job sites.
• Cook daily work assignments, equipment needs, and material pickups.
• Maintain positive working relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Monitor and adjust irrigation systems, including controller settings and minor repairs.
• Conduct daily safety briefings and participate in department meetings.
• Prepare and submit timekeeping records and other required documentation.
• Drive and operate company vehicles, including trucks with trailers, while transporting crew and equipment.

Equipment Operation

• Push, walk-behind, and ride-on mowers
• Edgers, string trimmers, chainsaws, and pruning tools
• Blowers, sprayers, tillers, aerators, and slit seeders
• Hand tools (e.g., shovels, picks, rakes)
• Occasional operation of tractors and other specialized equipment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $700 per week and up based on experience and qualifications.
• Affordable BCBS Health Insurance with optional Vision and Dental coverage
• 40 hours Paid Time Off (PTO) annually + 11 Company-Observed Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing company

Additional Information

• As a growing company with multiple locations across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida, Bland Landscaping offers career advancement for driven individuals who meet the necessary qualifications and demonstrate a strong work ethic.
• If this role doesn’t fit your current career goals, we encourage you to explore other job opportunities available across our Southeastern branches.

Required Skills

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
• Ability to bend and stoop continuously throughout the workday
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns, and other environmental risks
• Must wear work boots and Bland Landscaping uniforms, presenting yourself in a clean, professional, and polite manner
• Must adhere to all company safety practices when handling chemicals and equipment
• Must wear company-issued eye and ear protection as required
• Must have strong communication skills and the ability to motivate and lead others
• Must be willing to obtain a North Carolina Pesticide Applicator’s License
• Valid NC driver’s license and a good driving record preferred
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must comply with all Bland Landscaping Company policies and procedures

Work Environment

• This is a physically demanding, outdoor position that requires daily interaction with tools, machinery, and various environmental conditions.
• Flexibility, reliability, and a proactive work ethic are essential.