What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader position at Lucky Peak Lawn Care?
The Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader is a hands-on leader responsible for directing day-to-day ground maintenance operations on client properties. Working directly alongside a crew of 2 members, the Crew Leader ensures high-quality lawn and enforces safety protocols, maintains equipment, and serves as the primary point of contact between field technicians and site supervisors.
Core Responsibilities
1. On-Site Leadership & Daily Operations
- Direct Supervision: Lead, motivate, and train a crew of 2 members in daily grounds maintenance tasks.
- Field Execution: Work alongside the team performing mowing, string trimming, hedging, pruning, weeding, mulching, and debris removal.
- Quality Assurance: Inspect completed work on-site to ensure it meets company standards and client specifications before departing.
- Time Management: Keep jobs on schedule according to daily work orders and budgeted labor hours.
2. Equipment & Vehicle Care
- Oversee daily prep and loading/unloading of trailers, equipment, and trucks.
- Safely operate commercial mowers (walk-behind, zero-turn), string trimmers, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, and chainsaws.
3. Safety & Compliance
- Conduct weekly safety "tailgate" talks and enforce daily safety standards.
- Ensure all team members wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
- Maintain a zero-incident work environment by adhering to driving and equipment operation rules.
4. Communication & Record Keeping
- Serve as the main point of contact for property owners/clients while on-site.
- Identify and report property issues (irrigation leaks, dead plants, to management.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 2–3 years in commercial or residential landscape maintenance, with at least 1 year in a leadership/supervisory role.
- Driver's License: Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record (able to tow a trailer).
- Technical Knowledge: Strong background in, pruning techniques, and basic turf/irrigation care.
- Languages: English proficiency required; bilingual (English/Spanish) is highly desirable.
- Soft Skills: Problem-solving ability, clear communication, and time-management skills.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- Outdoor Conditions: Must be comfortable working in variable outdoor conditions (heat, rain, cold).
- Physical Stamina: Able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly, stoop, bend, crouch, and walk for 8–10 hours per day.
Salary : $23 - $26