Landscape Crew Lead

Landscape Construction Crew Member

Landscape Construction Crew Lead

Colorado Springs, CO

Puskas Landscape & Design LLC Seasonal Full-Time | W-2 Employee

About Us

Puskas Landscape & Design LLC is a growing landscape construction company serving Colorado Springs, Monument, Black Forest, Castle Rock, and surrounding communities. We specialize in high-end landscape construction, including paver patios, retaining walls, artificial turf, drainage systems, irrigation, landscape lighting, plant installations, and complete outdoor living spaces.

We are looking for an experienced Landscape Construction Crew Lead who takes pride in their work, leads by example, and is committed to producing exceptional results. This individual will play a key role in helping our company continue to grow while maintaining the high standards our clients expect.

Job Description

As the Crew Lead, you will be responsible for leading a small crew, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This position requires someone who can confidently manage a jobsite, solve problems independently, communicate effectively with homeowners and management, and motivate a team to perform at a high level.

This is a hands-on leadership position. You will be expected to work alongside your crew while maintaining productivity, quality, and professionalism throughout every project.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a landscape construction crew of 2–4 employees
• Build paver patios, walkways, and driveways
• Construct retaining walls using concrete block, natural stone, and boulders
• Install artificial turf
• Install irrigation and drainage systems
• Perform grading and site preparation
• Install trees, shrubs, decorative rock, mulch, edging, and landscape lighting
• Read landscape plans and execute projects accurately
• Operate skid steers, mini excavators, compactors, saws, and other landscape construction equipment safely
• Load, secure, and transport equipment, materials, and trailers
• Drive company trucks and trailers to and from jobsites and suppliers
• Coordinate material pickups and delivery runs
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite
• Train and mentor crew members
• Communicate project progress, challenges, and material needs with management
• Ensure all work meets Puskas Landscape & Design LLC's quality standards

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of landscape construction experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading a landscape construction crew
• Extensive experience with paver installation and retaining wall construction
• Experience installing artificial turf
• Experience with irrigation and drainage systems
• Experience operating skid steers, mini excavators, and other landscape equipment
• Strong grading and layout skills
• Ability to read and follow landscape plans
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Must be insurable to drive company vehicles
• Comfortable driving trucks with trailers
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to lift 75+ pounds repeatedly
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Performance-based raises and bonuses
• Opportunity to grow into a long-term leadership position
• Work on high-end custom landscape construction projects
• Supportive team environment that values quality workmanship
• Immediate start available

Schedule

• Seasonal full-time position (typically March through November, weather dependent)
• Monday through Friday
• Occasional Saturdays as needed
• Typical workdays range from 8–12 hours depending on project requirements

Why Join Our Team?

We're looking for someone who wants more than just a job. We want a leader who takes ownership of their projects, genuinely cares about quality, and wants to help build one of the best landscape construction companies in Colorado. If you're dependable, motivated, and passionate about building exceptional outdoor spaces, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please apply through Indeed or email your resume, a summary of your experience, and photos of projects you've personally led or completed (if available) to Puskas.landscape.design@gmail.com.

Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview.

Pay: $26.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunities for advancement

Work Location: In person