Lawn Maintenance Crew Leader

Join a team that values professionalism, teamwork, and pride in creating beautiful outdoor spaces for clients. As a Lawn Maintenance Crew Leader, you will play a key role in leading a field crew to deliver high-quality lawn care services. This hands-on position offers the opportunity to mentor team members, develop leadership skills, and contribute to a supportive, growth-focused environment. If you enjoy working outdoors, take satisfaction in a job well done, and are ready to take the next step in your landscaping career, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and motivate a crew of 2–4 team members to complete daily lawn maintenance routes according to company standards
• Perform and supervise mowing, edging, trimming, blowing, pruning, weeding, bed maintenance, and seasonal cleanups
• Conduct quality-control checks and make on-site adjustments to ensure work meets client expectations
• Operate, troubleshoot, and perform basic maintenance on commercial mowers, trimmers, blowers, and related equipment
• Promote and enforce safety procedures and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE); complete pre- and post-trip inspections; report incidents or near-misses
• Communicate professionally with clients and office staff regarding site needs, service changes, and any issues
• Document services, time, photos, and notes using the company’s mobile app; ensure accurate crew timesheets
• Maintain truck, trailer, and equipment security; keep vehicles and job sites clean and organized

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional lawn or landscape maintenance experience
• At least 1 year of experience as a crew leader or foreman preferred
• Strong knowledge of turf care, pruning, seasonal maintenance practices, and operation of commercial landscaping equipment
• Valid driver’s license; ability to drive a truck with trailer
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs, work on your feet all day, and perform outdoors in all weather conditions
• Basic irrigation troubleshooting skills; pesticide applicator license or willingness to obtain preferred
• Excellent communication, time management, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills a plus
• Comfortable using smartphones or tablets and job management apps

Compensation

Full-time position with competitive pay based on experience and leadership responsibilities.