Maintenance Crew Leader (Foreman)

TurfTec Landscape is seeking an experienced Maintenance Crew Leader to lead a professional landscape maintenance crew serving commercial and residential properties throughout the Aiken area. This position is responsible for managing daily job assignments, ensuring high-quality workmanship, operating commercial landscape equipment, and developing crew members while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

The ideal candidate is dependable, motivated, and takes pride in delivering exceptional service while leading by example.

Responsibilities

Crew Leadership

• Lead and supervise a landscape maintenance crew each day.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to company quality standards.
• Train, coach, and mentor crew members on proper landscape maintenance techniques and equipment operation.
• Assign daily tasks and monitor productivity throughout the day.
• Maintain a positive, professional work environment.
• Communicate job progress, material needs, equipment issues, and customer concerns to management.

Landscape Maintenance

• Mow, edge, string trim, and blow properties.
• Detail landscape beds through weeding, pruning, and debris removal.
• Prune shrubs, ornamental trees, and groundcovers.
• Monitor landscape health and report irrigation, pest, disease, or plant issues.
• Perform seasonal property cleanups.
• Ensure every property meets or exceeds TurfTec's quality standards before leaving.

Equipment & Safety

• Safely operate commercial zero-turn mowers, walk-behind mowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, backpack blowers, edgers, and other landscape equipment.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and routine maintenance.
• Maintain clean, organized trucks, trailers, and shop areas.
• Follow all company safety procedures and promote safe work habits among crew members.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of landscape maintenance experience.
• Previous crew leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of proper mowing, pruning, edging, and landscape maintenance practices.
• Ability to identify common turf and ornamental plant issues is a plus.
• Valid South Carolina driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to safely operate commercial landscape equipment.
• Dependable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• Typical start time: 7:00 AM
• Minimum 40 hours per week.
• Up to approximately 55 hours during peak season.
• Occasional Saturday work may be required based on workload or weather.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Clothing allowance after one year
• Optional health insurance
• Ongoing training and advancement opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any suspensions, tickets or traffic violations in the last 3 years?
• Do you have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation?

Experience:

• Landscape maintenance: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $27