What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lawn Care Crew Leader position at Fairfax Lawn maintenance?
Lawn Care Crew Leader
Fairfax Lawn Maintenance — Greater Birmingham, AL
Pay: $19.00–$22.00 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated ability
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, primarily daytime hours
Position: Lawn Care Crew Leader / Lead Lawn Care Technician
About Fairfax Lawn Maintenance
Fairfax Lawn Maintenance is a growing lawn care and landscaping company serving residential and commercial properties throughout the Greater Birmingham area.
We are looking for a dependable, experienced Lawn Care Crew Leader who takes pride in quality work and is capable of eventually running a mowing route and crew without constant supervision.
This is not simply a grass-cutting position. We are looking for someone who can become a key part of our company as we continue to grow.
What You'll Do
As a Crew Leader, you will be responsible for helping complete and eventually lead daily lawn maintenance routes.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead and work alongside a lawn maintenance crew
- Operate commercial zero-turn mowers
- Operate commercial walk-behind mowers
- Operate push mowers
- Edge sidewalks, driveways, curbs, and beds
- String trim around structures, fences, trees, and obstacles
- Blow off sidewalks, patios, driveways, and other hard surfaces
- Maintain professional mowing patterns and property appearance
- Load, unload, and secure equipment
- Safely drive a truck and trailer when assigned
- Review daily routes and work orders
- Keep the crew productive and on schedule
- Take required before-and-after photos
- Report property issues to management
- Communicate professionally with customers when necessary
- Check completed properties for quality before leaving
- Help train new crew members
- Perform basic daily equipment checks
- Follow all Fairfax safety and workplace standards
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is:
- Dependable and on time
- Experienced in professional lawn maintenance
- Comfortable operating commercial lawn equipment
- Able to work independently
- Able to lead and hold others accountable
- Detail-oriented
- Productive without sacrificing quality
- Respectful of customers and customer property
- Comfortable working outdoors in Alabama weather
- Able to perform physically demanding work throughout the workday
- Willing to learn the Fairfax system and follow company procedures
Preferred Experience
Professional lawn care or landscaping experience is strongly preferred.
Previous crew-lead experience is helpful but not required. An experienced lawn care technician with strong leadership potential is encouraged to apply.
Driving Requirements
Candidates who will operate company vehicles must have:
- A valid driver's license
- A reasonably clean driving record
- The ability to safely operate a truck with a trailer
Growth Opportunity
We are building a company where dependable employees have an opportunity to advance.
Potential career path:
Crew Leader Trainee → Crew Leader I → Crew Leader II → Senior Crew Leader / Field Supervisor
Raises and advancement are based on performance, reliability, quality, productivity, leadership, equipment care, customer service, and adherence to company standards.
What Success Looks Like at Fairfax
A successful Crew Leader:
- Shows up on time
- Keeps the crew moving
- Produces professional-quality work
- Takes care of equipment
- Completes required documentation and photos
- Avoids preventable property damage
- Minimizes callbacks
- Treats customers professionally
- Helps their team improve
- Can eventually complete an assigned route without the owner having to supervise every property
How to Apply
Please submit your application through Indeed.
Applicants who appear to be a good fit will be contacted for the next step in our hiring process.
Fairfax Lawn Maintenance is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, performance, reliability, and business needs.
Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Safety equipment provided
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $22