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Landscape Maintenance & Enhancement Crew Leader – Fort Myers, FL
Pay: $22–$26 per hour
Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Year-Round Work
We are hiring experienced Landscape Maintenance & Enhancement Crew Leaders for our growing Fort Myers operation.
We are looking for leaders who can independently manage a crew of 3–5, maintain strong quality standards, keep jobs moving efficiently, and take ownership of the daily work.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a landscape crew of 3–5
- Manage daily routes, job schedules, and crew productivity
- Perform and oversee mowing, edging, string trimming, blowing, and cleanup
- Perform and oversee shrub and hedge trimming
- Maintain landscape beds and complete detail pruning
- Perform and oversee landscape enhancements, plant installations, removals, bed improvements, and small landscape projects
- Ensure weeds, debris, and property details are addressed properly
- Inspect each property or job before leaving to ensure quality standards are met
- Communicate expectations clearly to crew members
- Keep the crew working safely, efficiently, and productively
- Maintain responsibility for company trucks, trailers, tools, and equipment
- Report irrigation issues, property concerns, damages, material needs, and additional work opportunities to management
- Maintain professional conduct and appearance on customer properties
Requirements
- Professional landscape experience required
- Previous crew leader or supervisory experience strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of landscape maintenance and/or landscape enhancement work
- Experience with mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, planting, and property detailing
- Ability to independently manage a crew and daily work schedule
- Valid driver’s license required
- Must be able to safely operate company trucks and trailers
- English communication skills required
- Spanish or bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Must be dependable and maintain consistent attendance
- Must be able to work outdoors in Florida heat and weather conditions
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Must be able to work safely and efficiently
- Commercial and HOA landscape experience strongly preferred
Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday through Friday
- Year-round employment
- Overtime opportunities available
- Occasional Saturday work may be required
Compensation
$22–$26 per hour, depending on experience, leadership ability, and skill level.
Higher pay may be available for exceptional candidates and proven top performers who can independently manage a crew while consistently delivering strong quality and productivity.
We are looking for experienced leaders who are ready to take ownership of their crew and work as we continue growing our Fort Myers operation.
Apply through Indeed with your work history and landscape experience.
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 38.0 – 48.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Safety equipment provided
Experience:
- Landscape Crew Leader: 3 years (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
- Spanish (Required)
License/Certification:
- drivers license (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $26