Landscape Crew Leader

Wright Yard Services is seeking a dependable, hardworking Landscape Crew Leader to lead one of our residential maintenance crews. This is a full-time position with year-round employment for someone looking to build a long-term career in the landscaping industry.

This is a career opportunity, not just a seasonal mowing job.

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in producing high-quality work, treats customers with respect, and wants opportunities to grow as our company expands.

As a Crew Leader, you will be responsible for safely operating commercial landscaping equipment, leading a two-person crew, maintaining a professional appearance on customers’ properties, and helping ensure every job is completed to a high standard. After completing the daily mowing route, you may assist our project crew with landscaping, drainage, fencing, or other outdoor construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a two-person residential lawn maintenance crew.
• Safely operate commercial stand-on mowers, string trimmers, blowers, and other landscaping equipment.
• Mow, edge, trim, and clean approximately 50 residential properties each week.
• Assist with hedge trimming, weed control, mulch installation, landscaping, fencing, drainage, and other outdoor projects as needed.
• Load, unload, clean, and maintain company equipment.
• Communicate professionally with customers and represent the company well at every job site.
• Work safely in outdoor conditions, including Mississippi heat and humidity.
• Help train and encourage crew members while maintaining a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds repeatedly throughout the day.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Landscaping or construction experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, honesty, and professionalism.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Benefits

• Starting pay: $20.00 per hour
• Full-time hours during the growing season (40 hours per week)
• Minimum of 15 hours per week during the winter season
• Three weeks of paid time off annually
• Company uniforms provided
• Profit sharing and performance bonuses
• 50% company match on 401(k) contributions, up to 15% of pay (eligible after 90 days)
• Opportunities for advancement into management as the company grows

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who wants more than just a job. We want a long-term team member who can grow with our company and eventually take on greater leadership responsibilities. Character, integrity, reliability, and a willingness to learn are more important to us than years of experience.

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Work Location: On the road

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