What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Operations Crew Leader position at Cross Creek Nursery?
Job Title:
Grounds Operations Crew Leader
Position Overview
Cross Creek Grounds is searching for a reliable and motivated Grounds Operations Crew Leader to oversee our commercial and residential grounds maintenance teams. This is a hands-on outdoor role where you will work directly with your crew, support daily operations, and help deliver exceptional landscape care year-round.
As part of Cross Creek, you join a stable and respected company with long-term employees who take pride in their work. Many of our team members stay with us for years and often refer friends and family because of our strong culture, consistent hours through every season, and supportive leadership across all divisions including nursery, production, and landscape construction.
If you want steady 40 weeks in winter and summer, enjoy leading people, and appreciate a workplace that values loyalty and teamwork, this is the place to grow. We have one of the best retention records in the landscaping industry thanks to our positive environment and dependable client relationships.
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!)