Team Leader - Garden Care

Job Overview

The Garden Care Team Member plays a key role in maintaining and enhancing the beauty and health of our clients' landscapes throughout the seasons. This is a hands-on position ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, take pride in detailed work, and are eager to learn about plant care and landscape maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct daily garden care operations at assigned properties
• Perform and supervise garden maintenance including pruning, edging, weeding, mulching, debris removal, and plant care
• Monitor plant health and communicate concerns to the Production Manager as needed
• Train and coach team members on proper horticultural practices and equipment use
• Provide constructive feedback and reinforce attention to detail with team members
• Oversee crew time tracking, including clock in/out procedures
• Cookordinate and release materials as needed for each site
• Ensure all work meets company quality standards prior to leaving each property
• Maintain a clean, organized truck and trailer
• Communicate effectively with supervisors regarding job progress, challenges, and material needs
• Operate tools and equipment safely and enforce all safety guidelines and company procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• High school diploma (degree in horticulture recommended)
• Demonstrate professionalism and strong communication skills with clients, team members, and management
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and pride in workmanship
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Able to lift heavy materials and perform physically demanding work
• Reliable attendance and ability to work long days as project schedules require
• Able to work outdoors in variable weather conditions, including heat and humidity
• Able to stand, bend, kneel, lift, and work on uneven surfaces and terrain
• Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan Driver’s License. A CDL with class C endorsement is preferred