Landscape Maintenance Team Lead

Operations / Crew Lead (Landscaping & Hardscape)

About Us

The Grounds Guys of Atlanta & Alpharetta is a premium landscaping company serving high-end residential clients across the Atlanta area. We deliver reliable, professional service with a strong focus on quality, safety, and efficiency.

Position Summary

We’re hiring an Operations / Crew Lead to help run day-to-day field operations and keep crews productive, safe, and on schedule. This role is hands-on in the field and includes leading crews, supporting scheduling/route execution, and helping drive efficiency—especially during the busy season.

Pay & Schedule

• $25–$28/hour (depending on experience)
• Full-time
• Year-round work (seasonal workload fluctuations)

What You’ll Do

Crew leadership & daily execution

• Lead a crew on maintenance and project work; set the pace and quality standard on-site
• Ensure crews are ready and leaving the shop within ~15 minutes of start time
• Communicate job order, start times, and special notes clearly to the team

Scheduling & route support

• Support daily/weekly scheduling and route execution during predictable seasons
• Assist with schedule adjustments during weather disruptions, emergencies, and last-minute changes
• Help prioritize urgent/high-value jobs and communicate changes to crews (and customers when needed)

Quality, shop standards & accountability

• Ensure weekly shop/field tasks are assigned and completed on time
• Hold the team accountable for end-of-day cleanup (trucks, trailers, shop) and proper tool/material storage
• Flag recurring issues and bring solutions to leadership

Equipment care & safety

• Perform and enforce daily/weekly equipment checks
• Track basic maintenance needs (blades, oil, filters, belts, tires, small repairs)
• Maintain safe work practices: PPE use, guards/shields in place, stop unsafe behavior immediately

Efficiency & unbillable time reduction

• Reduce wasted time at the shop, between jobs, and from unnecessary trips
• Help implement simple process improvements (pre-loading, staging areas, clear job packets)
• Track basic metrics (departure times, jobs completed vs. planned, notable time losses) on LMN routing ap

Hardscape & project support

• Support hardscape installs and landscape improvement projects
• Assist with project prep (materials/tools lists, crew instructions) and on-site coordination
• Help with material sourcing: ordering/pickup coordination, lead times, and ensuring materials are ready before crews roll out

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Proven experience leading a landscaping crew (maintenance and/or installs)
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive company vehicles/trucks
• Strong communication and leadership—can coach, correct, and keep the team moving
• Safety-first mindset and willingness to enforce standards
• Reliable, organized, and comfortable with checklists/basic documentation

Strongly Preferred

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Hardscape experience (pavers, retaining walls, drainage, grading, etc.)
• Experience improving route efficiency and reducing unbillable time

Success Looks Like

• Crews consistently roll out on time and stay productive throughout the day
• Schedules are executed smoothly and adjusted calmly when things change
• Equipment downtime is minimized and safety standards are enforced
• Quality stays high and shop/truck standards are maintained
• Unbillable time trends down over the season

How to Apply

Submit your resume (or a brief work history) and tell us:

1. Your crew lead experience (team size, type of work)

2. Whether you’re bilingual

3. Your hardscape experience (specific types of installs)

Your driver’s license status and comfort driving trucks/trail