Crew Leader, Landscape

Overview

Join our dynamic landscaping team as a Landscaping Crew Leader and take charge of creating beautiful, functional outdoor spaces! In this energetic leadership role, you will oversee daily landscaping operations, supervise crew members, and ensure projects are completed efficiently and to the highest standards. Your expertise in grounds maintenance, hardscaping, irrigation, and plant care will drive successful project execution while inspiring your team to deliver exceptional results. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead outdoor projects that transform landscapes and enhance community environments.

About the Position

Good Guyz Landscaping is looking for an experienced, dependable Landscaping Crew Leader / Working Foreman who can help operate and manage a lawn maintenance crew.

This is not an entry-level labor position.

We are looking for someone who has landscaping experience, can lead other workers, safely operate equipment, drive a truck and trailer, and eventually run daily routes independently when the owner is not present.

The right person should be responsible, organized, hardworking, and able to make good decisions in the field without needing constant supervision.

Responsibilities

● Lead and work alongside a landscaping crew

● Drive company truck and trailer to customer properties

● Safely operate commercial zero-turn lawn mowers

● Operate weed whackers/string trimmers, backpack blowers, and other landscaping equipment

● Make sure lawns are cut, trimmed, edged, and blown off properly

● Follow the assigned daily route and keep the crew moving efficiently

● Make sure all equipment is accounted for before leaving every property

● Properly load and secure mowers, trimmers, blowers, gas cans, tools, and other equipment

● Keep truck and trailer clean and organized

● Check fuel, mixed gas, oil, trimmer line, and other supplies needed for the workday

● Report damaged, broken, or missing equipment immediately

● Help prevent equipment from being lost or left behind

● Communicate with the owner regarding route progress, customer concerns, equipment issues, or unexpected problems

● Maintain professional behavior around customers and customer properties

● Help train and direct other crew members

● Perform lawn maintenance and general landscaping work when needed

● Complete an end-of-day equipment and trailer check

Qualifications

● Previous professional landscaping or lawn maintenance experience required

● Crew leader, foreman, or supervisory experience preferred

● Experience operating a commercial zero-turn mower

● Experience using commercial weed whackers/string trimmers and backpack blowers

● Valid driver’s license required

● Must be comfortable driving a pickup truck and trailer

● Must be able to safely back up and maneuver a trailer

● Must be dependable and show up on time

● Must be able to work early mornings and full landscaping days

● Must be physically capable of performing landscaping work outdoors

● Must be organized and able to keep track of tools and equipment

● Must be able to follow instructions while also working independently

● Must have good judgment and problem-solving ability

● Must be able to communicate professionally with customers and coworkers

* experience with hardscaping , handling heavy machinery, elite in building patios, retaining walls, and decks

Pay

Starting pay is approximately $175- 200 per day, depending on experience.

Experienced candidates who demonstrate the ability to independently manage the crew, truck, trailer, equipment, and daily routes may earn up to $200 per day.

Pay will be discussed based on experience and demonstrated ability.

Work Environment

This is outdoor physical work. Applicants should be prepared to work in heat, changing weather conditions, and around commercial landscaping equipment.

Reliability, safety, efficiency, organization, and quality workmanship are extremely important to this position.

Join us as a Landscaping Crew Leader where your leadership fuels innovative outdoor transformations! Bring your passion for outdoor work and your expertise in landscape management to help us craft vibrant environments that inspire communities.

Call (570)426-0836 if you meet the qualifications

Pay: $175.00 per day

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• How many years of professional landscaping experience do you have?
• Have you ever led or supervised a landscaping crew ?
• Do you have experience operating a commercial standing zero turn machine ?
• Do you know how to drive a truck with trailer, moving in all directions?
• Do you have a valid drivers license?
• Are you able to meet by 615 am in the morning?
• Briefly describe your experience managing landscaping equipment, tools, and a daily route.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $175 - $200