What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader position at KeckCo?
Company Overview
KeckCo is a dynamic landscape maintenance company serving residential communities, homeowners' associations, and commercial properties. We are passionate about creating beautiful, well-maintained outdoor spaces that enhance community living and business environments.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated, dependable, and experienced Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader to join our team.
The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of residential and commercial landscape maintenance, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to delivering exceptional quality and customer service.
This is a hands-on leadership position requiring the ability to manage crews, maintain properties to professional standards, troubleshoot problems, and ensure daily operations run efficiently. Position is full-time year round.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead, supervise, and train landscape maintenance crew members.
- Perform and oversee all aspects of turf and ornamental landscape maintenance.
- Ensure work is completed efficiently, safely, and to company quality standards.
- Train new employees on proper maintenance procedures, equipment operation, and safety practices.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair irrigation systems.
- Monitor turf and ornamental plants for diseases, insect infestations, and other potential problems.
- Identify and report landscape maintenance issues to the Territory Manager.
- Operate commercial landscape equipment and perform minor mechanical repairs in the field.
- Communicate professionally with customers while working on their properties.
- Utilize Aspire Crew Control software for daily crew management and job reporting.
- Maintain crew productivity, accountability, and attention to detail.
- Report directly to the Territory Manager.
Required Qualifications
✅ Extensive experience (4 years minimum) in turf and ornamental landscape maintenance.
✅ Previous crew leadership or management experience highly preferred.
✅ Strong knowledge of commercial landscape maintenance practices and procedures.
✅ Experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing irrigation systems.
✅ Ability to identify turf & ornamental diseases, insect damage & other landscape issues.
✅ Mechanical knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment in the field.
✅ Ability to read and understand pesticide labels and follow proper safety procedures.
✅ Ability to effectively lead, motivate, and train crew members.
✅ Willingness and ability to learn Aspire Crew Control software.
✅ Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation required.
✅ Excellent communication and customer service skills.
✅ Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
✅ Willingness to work overtime and occasional weekends as needed.
✅ Must be reliable, organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.
We are looking for more than someone who can operate landscaping equipment. We want a leader who takes ownership of their crew, their work, and the properties they maintain. We offer a rewarding, team atmosphere with opportunity for advancement.
Please Include your resume detailing your work experience with your application
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $25