Landscape Crew Leader

About the role

A Landscape Crew Leader is a supervisor position responsible for executing landscape plans, managing projects, and developing productive relationships with customers. While some crew members may specialize in enhancement or maintenance work, all Landscape Crew Leaders must be willing and able to perform either type of work as needed. All employees are expected to carry out the company’s purpose and demonstrate its core values.

Responsibilities

• Execute projects such as hardscapes, outdoor lighting, and landscape/lawn installations from a landscape plan.
• Manage the entire scope of projects, including job layout, materials, and required paperwork.
• Operate various equipment, including skid steer, mini excavator, sod cutters, bush hogs, brick saws, transits, and hand tools.
• Drive a commercial vehicle and pull a trailer.
• Manage, develop, and effectively communicate with your crew.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with customers.
• Supervise a snow zone during the winter, including managing crews, location, and quality control.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record to meet fleet insurance standards.
• Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test.
• One year of experience leading landscape crews.
• Advanced mowing equipment experience.
• Previous experience setting up commercial mowing sites (preferred).
• Strong computer skills and the ability to adapt to new software programs.
• Must be able to move and/or lift up to 60 pounds consistently.

Skills

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to develop strong professional relationships with customers.
• Self-motivated.
• Creative problem solver with the capacity to innovate.
• Team-oriented.

Work Conditions

• Ability and willingness to drive or travel locally if needed.
• Flexible schedule that may require extended hours.
• Potential work hours during the snow season include nighttime, weekends, and holidays for snow removal activities.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions, including rain, snow, sun, extreme cold, or heat.