Commercial Landscape Operations Crew Lead

Field Operations Crew Lead

Blades Landscaping | Northwest Arkansas

Pay: $1,000/week base salary

Bonus Opportunity: $10,000 to $15,000 in Year 1

Growth Track: Real path to $80,000 to $100,000 within 12 to 24 months

Blades Landscaping is hiring a Field Operations Crew Lead to help lead jobs in the field, set the pace for the crew, and grow into a larger leadership role over time.

This is not a standard landscaping job. It is a career-track opportunity for someone who wants responsibility, upside, and a clear path forward. If you want to work hard, lead from the front, and be paid based on performance instead of just presence, this is worth a serious look.

What this role actually is

You will not be sitting in an office. You will be in the field, helping drive production, setting the standard, guiding team members, and taking ownership of day to day execution.

This is a working leadership role. That means you are expected to lead through effort, consistency, and example. At Blades, authority comes from shared work, not from standing back and supervising from a distance. The prospectus frames this role around field leadership, accountability, equipment readiness, and setting the tone for the team.

What you’ll do

• Lead jobs in the field alongside the crew
• Set the daily pace for quality, urgency, and professionalism
• Perform core landscape maintenance work as needed, including mowing, trimming, edging, and installs
• Train and guide team members in the field
• Hold the standard for job quality and crew accountability
• Help maintain equipment, trailers, and overall readiness
• Take ownership when something needs to be corrected, repaired, or solved
• Support company growth by helping the team perform at a higher level across accounts

Compensation

• Guaranteed $1,000 per week base salary
• This is a salary role, not hourly
• Year 1 bonus potential of $10,000 to $15,000
• Bonus structure is tied to performance, including profit share and growth-related upside
• Realistic earnings target of $80,000 to $100,000 within 12 to 24 months for the right person

The prospectus makes the model clear: Blades pays on performance, ownership, and results — not just time on the clock. Upside is tied directly to what you help build.

Why this opportunity is different

A lot of landscape jobs are hourly, inconsistent, and capped. This one is built differently.

At Blades, this role sits on a real leadership track. The prospectus lays out a path from Field Operations Lead into larger leadership positions over time, with increasing authority, responsibility, and income as the division grows.

If you are the kind of person who wants to grow into leadership instead of waiting for someone else to move aside, this opportunity is designed with that in mind.

What kind of person fits here

You may be a fit if you:

• Work hard without being told
• Take ownership instead of making excuses
• Want to grow into leadership
• Can handle responsibility
• Show up reliably and consistently
• Care about standards, not just finishing the day
• Want a real path forward, not just another job

Who this is not for

This role is not for someone who:

• Wants to show up and coast
• Thinks like an hourly clock watcher
• Avoids hard work
• Wants the title without the responsibility
• Prefers to watch the work instead of helping lead it

The prospectus is very direct about this role being for operators, not passengers.

Work rhythm

This is a seasonal business with a clear cycle.

During the high-output season, expect long days, strong team intensity, and real earning opportunity. During the slower season, the workload becomes lighter and more flexible, while steady base pay remains in place. That cadence is part of how the opportunity is structured.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscaping or closely related field work
• Ability to lead from the front in a physically demanding environment
• Comfortable working outdoors in normal seasonal conditions
• Strong accountability and follow-through
• Able to train, guide, and set expectations for others
• Comfortable taking ownership of field problems and helping solve them
• Valid driver’s license preferred
• Equipment and trailer awareness is a plus
• Leadership potential is a must

Please submit:

Resume

A short paragraph explaining why a performance based field leadership role interests you

Earliest available start date

Application Question(s):

Are you willing to work physically alongside your crew every day? (Yes/No)

Are you comfortable working extended hours during busy season, including 50 hour weeks when needed? (Yes/No)

Explain in detail your experience leading or helping lead a landscaping, construction, or trade crew:

Explain in detail your experience setting quality standards and keeping a crew accountable in the field:

Explain in detail your experience training team members or helping less experienced workers improve:

Do you understand the compensation structure ($1,000/week base salary plus performance based bonus opportunities) and are you genuinely excited about this role?

Do you have at least 2 years of experience in landscaping, construction, or another trade based field? (List total years of experience)

How quickly can you start if offered the position?

Language:

English (Required)

Work Location:

• In person