What are the responsibilities and job description for the Enhancments Crew Leader position at Estate Landscaping & Lawn Management?
Join a Quality-Focused, Family-Owned Company
Are you a motivated leader who takes pride in delivering high-quality landscape work? Do you enjoy coaching crews, solving problems on the job, and keeping projects running smoothly? We’re looking for a Landscape Installation Crew Leader to join our team and oversee a crew of 3–5 employees under the direction of our Landscape Operations Manager.
We are a family owned and operated, employee-oriented company that believes in treating our team with respect, supporting professional growth, and delivering exceptional service to our clients.
Schedule
- Full-time: Monday–Friday
- 40 hours per week
- Shift hours vary between 6:45 AM – 6:00 PM
- Occasional flexibility may be required based on project needs
What You’ll Do
- Lead, supervise, and motivate landscape installation crew members.
- Complete landscape and enhancement projects with minimal supervision.
- Manage labor, equipment, and materials to meet schedules and stay within budget.
- Ensure high-quality work and adherence to project timelines.
- Submit daily time sheets and communicate equipment needs or issues.
- Enforce safety standards and train crew members on safe work practices.
- Troubleshoot issues and ensure jobsite safety and productivity.
- Perform hands-on installation work, including:
- Tree, shrub, and perennial planting
- Grading, sod installation, soil amending, mulching, seeding
- Pruning shrubs and small trees
- Staging and setting up jobs according to design plans
- Operate equipment such as bobcats, forklifts, loaders, chainsaws, and trailers.
- Conduct vehicle inspections and deploy safety cones.
- Record job progress and report job progress to operations supervisor throughout the day.
What We’re Looking For
- Valid driver’s license with 3 years of clean driving record (required).
- Experience with commercial properties and HOA environments.
- Strong communication skills with both clients and crew members.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong plant identification, planting, and pruning knowledge.
- Confident operation of bobcats, forklifts, loaders, chainsaws, and trailers.
- Ability to read landscape plans, drawings, and site maps.
- Independent self-starter with a team-first, family-oriented attitude.
- Positive, energetic, “roll up your sleeves” mindset.
- Reliable, collaborative, and committed to quality.
Education & Certifications
- High school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience).
- BMP & Forklift Certifications preferred.
Physical & Environmental Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 100 lbs occasionally.
- Capable of standing, bending, pushing, and lifting for extended periods.
- Normal eye/hand coordination, color recognition, and movement ability.
- Must be able to travel to designated locations.
- Work may involve exposure to varying outdoor temperatures.
Why Join Us?
As a family-owned and operated business, we value hard work, mutual respect, and supporting our team like family. We are quality-driven, employee-focused, and committed to creating an environment where our employees can grow, succeed, and take pride in their work.