Sr. Team Lead – Hardscape

Sr. Team Lead – Hardscape

Location

Honeoye Falls, NY (crews start from here; field-based at client job sites)

Travel

Local and regional travel to job sites; company driving as needed. Crews are home each night.

Schedule

Shifts begin at 7:00 AM Monday – Friday; candidates must be able to work overtime as needed. No Saturday work is required.

Salary

$32.00–$34.00/hour depending on experience; candidates with certain certifications or current CDL A or B licenses may be eligible for additional compensation.

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Experience

10 years in the industry overall, with 5-6 years leading teams. Large-scale hardscape install experience is required, including natural boulders, dry stack walls, Techo-Bloc walls, light masonry, and paver or bluestone patios. Equipment experience (skid steers, mini excavators), and the ability to read construction drawings and renderings is required. Valid driver's license is required; ability to comply with DOT regulations and pass a DOT physical is required.

Role Description

The Hardscape Team Lead leads a high-performing installation crew that consistently delivers safe, profitable, and exceptional hardscape projects. This role owns daily execution by developing people, maintaining quality standards, controlling production, protecting company assets, and creating an outstanding client experience — all while living out JLC's Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site operations, keep jobs on track, and address site challenges — from elevation changes to undisclosed conditions — while coordinating timelines with production managers.
• Review plans with company designers and production managers, flag what's missing, and plan workflow so equipment, materials, and tools are ready before work begins.
• Allocate materials onsite and in Aspire and advise on delivery timelines.
• Coach, train, and hold crew members accountable for performance, production, safety, and behavior.
• Oversee machines and equipment onsite, coordinating with Facilities and Logistics on the timely delivery of what's needed.
• Create and review job punch lists, perform pre- and post-job inspections, and correct deficiencies before leaving the site.
• Serve as the onsite point of contact for clients and property managers, escalating issues before they become problems.
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards, including same-day reporting of incidents or near misses.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years installing hardscapes, including large-scale installs and work with natural boulders, dry stack walls, manufactured block walls, light masonry, and paver or bluestone patios
• 2+ years leading a crew
• Experience reading construction drawings and renderings
• Understanding of grading and drainage
• Experience operating skid steers, mini excavators, and compact equipment
• Strong communication and people skills, with the ability to break larger projects into manageable steps
• Valid driver's license is required; ability to comply with DOT regulations and pass a DOT physical is also required
• OSHA training preferred.
• CDL A or B is a plus, candidates with a CDL may be eligible for additional compensation.

Preferred, and supported through training if you're not there yet

• ICPI Concrete Paver Installer certification
• NCMA Segmental Retaining Wall Installer certification

WHO WE ARE

Josh Landscape Co. is a family-owned landscaping company serving the greater Rochester, NY area. Across our three divisions — JLC Design/Build, Property Care, and Oasis Pools — we design, build, and maintain outdoor spaces built to last. Our Hardscape crews bring those designs to life, taking pride in work our clients can see and our team can stand behind.

WHAT WE OFFER

• An organization where you're a name here, not a number.
• New, well-maintained trucks and equipment to do the job right.
• Pay that beats most competitors in the market, with a clear path to top-line skilled-craftsperson rates.
• Consistent work and overtime through the green season.
• The opportunity to work the winter snow season for year-round earning potential.
• Real opportunities for advancement and hands-on training. As one team across JLC Design/Build, Property Care, and Oasis Pools, you can build skills in hardscape and masonry, planting and horticulture, drainage and irrigation, heavy equipment operation, fiberglass pool installation, and snow and ice management — with a clear path to Manager and Director roles for those who want it.
• Support pursuing ICPI, NCMA, and DOT certifications.

HOW WE WORK

INTEGRITY

Conducting all business with honesty, transparency, and a strong moral compass.

RELATIONSHIPS

Focusing on long-term, trust-based connections with both clients and staff.

TEAMWORK

Fostering a collaborative environment to deliver seamless design, build, and maintenance projects.

QUALITY

Delivering exceptional craftsmanship and using durable materials based on the client's budget, style, and functionality needs.

We are looking for valued members of the Josh Landscape Co. team to help us build and maintain outstanding outdoor spaces. This is an important role for us and a great opportunity for the right candidate. If you want to build a career and not just work a season, we'll invest in you.

*Josh Landscape Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Posted hourly pay reflects base pay only; individual pay is determined by experience, skills, and role-related factors.*

Pay: $32.00 - $34.00 per hour

Work Location: In person