Hardscape/Maintenance Crew Lead

Superior Lawn Care and Landscaping, Green Bay, WI

If you have any questions please call (920) 615-3836

We need a lead who can run safe, organized design/build jobsites, deliver consistent install quality, coordinate logistics, and communicate clearly to protect hours and the customer experience

Requirements

• Strong install background (hardscape and softscape), equipment competence
• Leadership and problem-solving under pressure
• Valid driver’s license (CDL a plus)

What “good” looks like (expectations and standards)

• Job sites feel organized and professional, not improvised
• Materials show up when needed, minimal waiting time
• Install quality is consistent: clean lines, correct base prep, proper compaction, correct elevations
• Issues are caught early (layout, grade, drainage) and communicated with solutions, not surprises
• Customer feels taken care of on site, even when things change
• Accurate daily reporting: time, materials used, progress, blockers

Core responsibilities

• Lead a 3-person install crew (Lead Apprentice COO as crew member peak season)
• Read and execute plans, run layout, manage the daily production plan
• QC on hardscape, planting, grading, drainage, and site protection
• Coordinate material deliveries and usage to minimize waste
• Run daily safety briefings and enforce jobsite safety standards
• Keep the site clean and professional daily, protect property, manage customer interactions
• Coach and develop the apprentice in the field

Schedule expectations

• Full-time, year-round (design/build season is heavier)
• Typical schedule: Monday to Friday, with earlier starts (weather-dependent)
• Overtime as needed to hit milestones and protect customer deadlines (we plan ahead, we do not live in chaos)

Pay range concept (how we think about compensation)

We set pay based on (1) skill level, (2) leadership ability, and (3) ability to hit quality and efficiency targets.

• Base pay: hourly range (set by experience and skill level)
• Performance growth: increases tied to demonstrated leadership, quality consistency, and controlling hours (estimated vs. actual)
• Future upside: clear path to Senior Install Lead as volume grows

.Growth path (what’s next if you win in this role)

Crew Lead → Senior Install Lead → Install/Production Lead (as volume grows)

Non Negotiables

• Show up on time, ready to work (no chronic lateness, no no-call/no-show)
• Respect customers, teammates, and property
• Safety is non-negotiable (PPE, spotting, equipment use, no unsafe shortcuts)
• Quality standards every job (do it right, fix it if it’s wrong)
• Follow the process, stay coachable (no freelancing)
• Clean and organized work style (truck, trailer, tools, jobsite left clean)
• Own problems and communicate early (see it, say it, solve it)
• Eliminate waste (plan moves, reduce walking/searching/rework, protect materials)

Benefits:

• Opportunities for advancement

Experience:

• Design Build Hardscaping : 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Green Bay, WI 54313 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

At Superior Lawn Care & Landscaping, we don’t just maintain properties—we take pride in building and protecting high-quality outdoor spaces for our clients. We’re looking for a hands-on Maintenance Crew Leader who takes ownership, leads from the front, and holds a high standard for equipment, safety, and workmanship.

This role is critical to keeping our crews running efficiently and our equipment performing at its best.

What You’ll Do

• Lead by example in maintaining and repairing our fleet of lawn care and landscaping equipment
• Diagnose and fix both minor and major mechanical issues quickly to minimize downtime
• Keep our shop, tools, and workspaces clean, organized, and safe at all times
• Manage maintenance schedules and complete work orders efficiently and correctly
• Source, order, and replace parts to keep operations moving without delays
• Support the team with additional responsibilities as needed to keep jobs on track

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in equipment or mechanical maintenance (landscaping or small engine experience is a big plus)
• Strong working knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and basic diagnostics
• Someone who takes pride in their work and doesn’t cut corners
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines without constant oversight
• Physically capable of handling a demanding, hands-on role
• Leadership mindset—you don’t wait to be told what’s broken, you stay ahead of it