What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crew Leader- Landscape Maintenance position at Bay Landscaping Inc?
Role Overview
The Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader is the frontline leader of our commercial maintenance operations. At BLI, our Foreman takes full ownership of the job site, transforming client properties while upholding our core values: Professionalism, Quality, Accountability, Efficiency, and Safety. You will manage a crew, oversee high-end equipment, and ensure every blade of grass reflects our commitment to excellence.
Primary Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Direct daily crew activities, manage labor hours effectively, and mentor crew members in best practices.
- Operational Excellence: Execute mowing (zero-turn, stand-on, push), edging, trimming, pruning, and seasonal debris removal.
- Logistics & Tech: Operate company vehicles safely and utilize production software via smartphone for precise time-tracking and job documentation.
- Horticultural Care: Oversee the installation and maintenance of flowers, shrubs, and garden beds; identify specific needs for different grass and turf types.
- Equipment Stewardship: Perform minor 2-cycle and mower repairs, follow weekly maintenance schedules, and coordinate with the Mechanic via our tagging system.
- Preparation: Manage the "afternoon reset"—preparing trucks and equipment daily to ensure a seamless start the following morning.
Key Skills & Qualities
- An "Eye" for Quality: A relentless focus on landscape detail and the ability to spot issues before the client does.
- Safety First: Strict adherence to safety protocols and the ability to enforce them within your crew.
- Communication: Clear, professional interaction with Account Managers. Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are highly valued.
- Problem Solver: Ability to work independently, troubleshoot equipment issues, and manage on-site challenges with a positive attitude.
Requirements
- Experience: 3 years of professional landscaping experience preferred.
- Licensing: Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record (required).
- Compliance: Must be 21 years of age and able to pass a DOT physical and drug screen.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform demanding physical labor (bending, climbing, pulling) in various weather conditions.
What we offer:
- Weekly Pay
- Profit Sharing Program*
- Company Paid Life Insurance*
- BCBS Health, Dental, and Vision*
- 401K*
- 8 Paid Holiday and PTO
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to go through an MVR? (5) years history
Experience:
- Landscape maintenance: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Drivers License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $21