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Landscape / Maintenance Crew Leader

Oaklawn Landscaping
Highland, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 10/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/10/2026

Join a family-owned landscaping company that values teamwork, professional growth, and exceptional service. As a Landscape / Maintenance Crew Leader, you will play a key role in leading a dedicated crew to deliver high-quality landscaping and grounds maintenance services. This position offers the opportunity to develop leadership skills, contribute to the company's reputation for excellence, and work in a supportive environment where your contributions are recognized. If you are passionate about landscaping and enjoy working outdoors while guiding a team, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career.

Responsibilities
  • Lead and supervise the daily activities of a landscaping and maintenance crew, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to high standards.
  • Perform a variety of grounds maintenance tasks, including mowing, pruning, edging, raking leaves, watering, and planting.
  • Operate and maintain landscaping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and hand tools.
  • Conduct job site inspections and complete checklists to ensure quality and safety standards are met.
  • Accurately complete administrative duties, including crew timecards, equipment inventory, and material reports.
  • Drive crew members to and from work sites as needed.
  • Promote and enforce safety protocols, ensuring all crew members use personal protective equipment (PPE) and attend safety meetings.
  • Identify and report issues related to irrigation, safety, or equipment to the Maintenance Manager.
  • Respond to customer requests within contract allowances, providing courteous and timely service.
  • Participate in winter services such as snow clearing, plowing, shoveling, and salting as needed.
  • Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition.
  • Demonstrate proper horticultural practices, including planting, pruning, and pest identification.
  • Work collaboratively with team members and communicate effectively with field staff and supervisors.
Qualifications
  • At least three (3) years of professional landscape and grounds maintenance experience.
  • Strong knowledge of horticultural practices, including planting, pruning, and plant identification.
  • Ability to operate and maintain landscaping equipment and hand tools safely.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and experience supervising a team.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to complete administrative tasks accurately and on time.
  • Valid driver’s license required and must be maintained throughout employment.
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds and walking on uneven ground.
  • Bilingual English and Spanish skills are desirable but not required.
Benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Company vehicle
  • Company phone
  • Company computer and iPad
  • Paid holidays
  • Supplemental insurance options
  • Dental insurance

Salary : $20 - $26

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