Maintenance Crew Leader

Job Title: Maintenance Crew Leader

Reports To: Operations Manager

Division: Maintenance

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly

Location: State College, PA

Company Overview

At LandServ, Inc., we take pride in maintaining high-quality landscapes for our clients throughout the season. Our Maintenance Division delivers reliable, detail-oriented service to keep residential and commercial properties in excellent condition year-round.

As a Maintenance Crew Leader, you’ll manage a small team responsible for completing daily route schedules, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency on every job.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Crew Leader is responsible for supervising and participating in day-to-day landscape maintenance operations. This includes mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, cleanups, and other routine landscape care. The Crew Leader ensures work is completed on time, meets company quality standards, and maintains a professional appearance on every site.

This is a seasonal position, with full-time hours from March through mid-December, with the potential for reduced hours or a temporary layoff during the winter months depending on snow removal work and project availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise a small crew to complete assigned maintenance routes.
  
• Perform and oversee mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, general cleanup, and other landscape-related scopes of work..
  
• Operate trucks, trailers, and equipment safely (mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc.).
  
• Perform routine maintenance and daily inspection of equipment and vehicles.
  
• Communicate job expectations clearly and provide on-site training to crew members.
  
• Monitor quality and efficiency to ensure client satisfaction.
  
• Maintain accurate daily records (timesheets, equipment reports, etc.).
  
• Represent LandServ, Inc. with professionalism and a commitment to teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement. Interact professionally with clients, the public, and team members.
  
• Report safety issues, equipment needs, and worksite concerns promptly.
  
• Perform snow removal and related winter work duties as required during the winter season.

Qualifications

• 2 years of landscape maintenance experience; prior crew leadership preferred.
  
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.
  
• Ability to lead by example and motivate team members.
  
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
  
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Must be dependable and safety-conscious.

Work Schedule

• Typical schedule: Monday–Friday, 7am.– 4pm/5pm, with overtime as needed.
  
• Peak season (March through December): ~40 – 50 hours/week.
  
• Winter season will involve snow operations or reduced hours.
  
• Weekend work is rare but may be requested for weather delays or deadlines.

Compensation & Benefits Summary

• Hourly Rate: $21.75 - $24.00, based on experience and qualifications.
  
• Performance Review: after 30 days of employment with potential rate increase.
  
• Health Insurance: LandServ provides employer-assisted medical and short-term disability coverage and offers voluntary dental and supplemental plan options for employees.
  
• Simple IRA: Once eligible, employees receive up to 3% company match.
  
• PTO: Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay
  
• Apparel Stipend: Annual stipend for work apparel.

Why Join LandServ

LandServ offers a professional, team-oriented environment with opportunities for growth and advancement. Crew Leaders play a vital role in exceeding client expectations and operational excellence—success in this position can lead to further leadership opportunities within the company.