Crew Leader, Landscape Maintenance

SUMMARY:

Bright Landscapes is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader to lead Commercial Landscape Maintenance operations within our Cullman, Alabama location serving the North Alabama market. This position is the driving force behind daily production, crew performance, and on-site client satisfaction across our commercial maintenance accounts.

The Crew Leader owns the execution of routine landscape maintenance, training and developing crew members, retaining top talent, and protecting the Bright Landscapes Standard on every property, every visit. This role demands ownership, urgency, accountability, and a relentless focus on labor efficiency, quality, and safety while living our Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Determination, and Passion.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Field Leadership & Landscape Maintenance Execution

• Lead the daily execution of routine landscape maintenance on commercial properties including mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, bed care, mulching, and debris removal.
• Drive the crew to hit route timing, production targets, and quality standards on every site, every day.
• Ensure turf, shrubs, and landscape beds are maintained to contract specifications and the Bright Landscapes Standard, with no exceptions.
• Walk properties before and after service to verify quality, identify deficiencies, and correct issues before leaving the site.
• Communicate site conditions, scope changes, and enhancement opportunities to the Account Manager and Branch Operations.

Labor Efficiency & Production Ownership:

• Own crew labor hours, route times, and production output. Labor efficiency is a critical responsibility of this role.
• Plan the day before the day. Stage trucks, fuel, materials, and equipment to eliminate downtime and unnecessary windshield time.
• Sequence work on commercial sites to maximize man-hour productivity and minimize rework.
• Hold the crew accountable to a steady production pace without sacrificing quality or safety.

Training & Retention:

• Train every Crew Member on proper technique, equipment operation, safety, and the Bright Landscapes Standard from day one.
• Onboard new hires in the field and set clear expectations around quality, pace, conduct, and accountability.
• Develop crew members toward higher levels of responsibility including equipment lead, secondary leader, and future Crew Leader opportunities.
• Drive retention through strong leadership, fair treatment, clear communication, and daily recognition of effort and results.
• Address performance, attendance, and behavior issues promptly and partner with the Account Manager and Branch leadership on corrective action when needed.

Quality Control & Protecting the Bright Landscapes Standard:

• The Bright Landscapes Standard is non-negotiable: straight lines, clean edges, sharp beds, complete debris cleanup, and a professional jobsite presence.
• Inspect every property before pulling off. The Crew Leader is the last line of quality before the client sees the work.
• Coach in real time. If it is not right, fix it on the spot and teach the crew why it matters.
• Always represent Bright Landscapes professionally on client properties through uniform appearance, conduct, communication, and equipment presentation.

Equipment Operation & Care:

• Operate and oversee the safe use of mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, aerators, trucks, and trailers.
• Lead daily pre-use inspections and confirm the crew is following required procedures. Report mechanical issues immediately.
• Ensure trucks, trailers, and equipment are clean, organized, and properly secured at the end of every day.
• Protect company assets. Equipment loss, damage, or misuse is the responsibility of the Crew Leader to identify, report, and address.

Safety and Compliance:

• Follow all company safety policies and field procedures.
• Maintain awareness of jobsite hazards including traffic, terrain, weather, and equipment movement.
• Participate in required safety meetings and field training.
• Ensure crew members consistently use required PPE and follow safe work practices.

FIRST YEAR EXPECTATIONS & ONGOING EXCELLENCE

• Hit route timing and labor budgets on assigned commercial maintenance accounts week over week.
• Deliver consistent Bright Landscapes Standard quality on every property, every visit, verified through Account Manager and Branch Operations site audits.
• Build and retain a stable, high-performing crew while actively addressing turnover, attendance, and performance concerns.
• Develop at least one crew member toward the next level of responsibility within the first 12 months.
• Maintain consistent attendance, punctuality, and reliability and enforce the same standards across the crew.
• Operate with zero preventable safety incidents and zero preventable equipment damage.
• Communicate clearly and proactively with the Account Manager and Branch Operations regarding production, quality, client, equipment, and people issues.

LEADERSHIP PROFILE: EMBODYING OUR CORE VALUES

"Strong crews build strong reputations."

At Bright Landscapes, the Crew Leader is a front-line operator of the business. You own the production, the people, and the quality on the ground. Leadership here is not about a title. It is about execution, accountability, developing the team behind you, and consistently living our Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Determination, and Passion:

• INTEGRITY: Do the job right the first time. Protect the client, protect the crew, and protect the company.
• EXCELLENCE: Hold the line on the Bright Landscapes Standard with clean lines, sharp edges, maintained beds, and consistent execution on every property, every visit.
• TEAMWORK: Train, support, and develop the crew. Move as one unit. Win as one unit.
• DETERMINATION: Drive production through heat, cold, rain, tight schedules, and unexpected challenges without losing pace, quality, or professionalism.
• PASSION: Take ownership of your crew, your routes, and your craft. Lead with pride.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Transportation: Valid driver’s license required with an acceptable driving record. Ability to safely tow trailers and operate company vehicles.
• Experience: 2 years of commercial landscape maintenance experience required. Prior Crew Leader, Foreman, or similar leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead, train, motivate, and hold a crew accountable to production, safety, and quality standards.
• Technical Skill: Strong working knowledge of commercial landscape maintenance practices, equipment operation, route execution, and property quality standards.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive physical tasks outdoors for extended periods.
• Work Environment: Comfortable leading a crew in heat, cold, rain, humidity, and varying outdoor conditions.
• Safety Focus: Commitment to following safety protocols and using required PPE consistently.
• Growth Mindset: Drive to develop crew members, improve route efficiency, strengthen client satisfaction, and advance toward future Account Manager or Operations leadership opportunities.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) 5% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20