What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Crew Technician position at Cross Creek Nursery?
Position Overview
Cross Creek Grounds is looking for a dependable, hands-on Crew Leader to guide and work alongside our landscape maintenance teams. This is a field-based role where you’ll be outside, getting your hands dirty, leading hardworking people who take pride in what they do.
At Cross Creek, you’ll be part of a diverse, award-winning company with opportunities to grow across multiple divisions, including nursery, production, and hardscaping. We take pride in the quality of our work and the people who make it happen every day.
If you’re ready to work hard, learn fast, and be part of a team that values craftsmanship and camaraderie, apply today to join the team and grow with us. Our retention rate is among the highest in the landscaping industry thanks to our supportive culture, friendly faces, and loyal clients who make every day rewarding.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily routes for commercial and residential properties and make sure the crew is prepared for each job.
- Demonstrate proper techniques for edging, trimming, blowing, and detailed grounds upkeep.
- Monitor crew productivity and adjust workflow to stay on schedule.
- Conduct walk throughs at every property and document any service needs or follow up tasks.
- Oversee safe loading and unloading of equipment, tools, and materials every morning and afternoon.
- Ensure every property looks polished by the time the crew leaves.
Required Skills & Experience
- Background in grounds maintenance, landscape services, or outdoor labor roles.
- Ability to lead small teams with confidence and keep work flowing smoothly.
- Working knowledge of mowers, blowers, trimmers, and other landscape tools.
- Strong problem solving skills and the ability to make decisions in the field.
- Reliable communication skills for coordinating with clients, supervisors, and crew members.
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks on busy routes.
- Comfortable learning mobile apps for time tracking and job documentation.
- Physically able to lift equipment, work outdoors all year, and handle fast paced field work.
- Valid drivers license and dependable transportation.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance Options
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 3% Company Match
- Superior Work Environment & Supportive Team Culture
- Four 10-Hour Workdays Per Week (Enjoy 3-Day Weekends!)
Salary : $19