Landscape Crew Leader, Maintenance

Landscape Crew Leader, Maintenance

Brooklyn Heights, Ohio

Description

Position

Landscape Crew Leader, Maintenance

Reports to

Operations Manager, Maintenance

Classification: Full-Time Hourly Non-Exempt

Position Core Profile

The Landscaping Maintenance Crew Leader is responsible for supervising and working alongside a crew of technicians to complete landscape installation and maintenance projects to the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and safety. This position plays a key leadership role in daily field operations, ensuring that jobs are completed on schedule and within scope while fostering a positive and productive team environment. The Crew Leader also serves as a frontline representative of the company in client interactions and supports continuous improvement in safety, service, and crew development.

Differentiators

• Hands-On Leadership: Leads by example in executing all phases of landscape work while providing direction, training, and oversight to crew members.
• Field Expertise: Utilizes a strong working knowledge of plants, materials, and landscape construction techniques to ensure high-quality results.
• Customer-Facing Communication: Serves as the primary field point of contact for clients, ensuring their expectations are met and questions addressed professionally.
• Team Development: Supports the growth and performance of the crew through coaching, mentoring, and monitoring of on-the-job behavior and technical proficiency.
• Operational Accountability: Tracks labor, materials, and job progress with accuracy, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget and specifications.

Accountabilities

* Field Operations & Task Execution: Perform hands-on landscaping duties, including handling plants, soil, mulch, gravel, pavers, and other materials; Operate and maintain various equipment, such as riding mowers, walk-behind mowers, backpack blowers, string trimmers, edgers, and hedge trimmers;...