LAWN CARE CREW LEADER

Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Job Summary The Lawn Services Crew Leader is responsible for managing daily field operations, ensuring high-quality results, and directing a crew at various client locations. This is a hands-on position requiring technical expertise in lawn maintenance, a strong commitment to safety, and the ability to train and motivate team members while providing exceptional service to clients.

Key Responsibilities Crew Leadership:

Supervise and coordinate daily activities for the crew, ensuring work is completed efficiently, safely, and to company standards.

Lawn Maintenance:

Perform, and direct, tasks including mowing (riding/walk-behind), string trimming, edging, blowing, pruning, and debris removal.

Equipment Operation & Maintenance:

Safely operate and maintain commercial equipment (mowers, blowers, trimmers). Perform daily inspections and routine, minor repairs on equipment.

Quality Control:

Inspect completed properties to ensure adherence to company, quality, and contractual standards.

Training & Mentoring:

Train and coach crew members on proper equipment use, safety procedures, and efficient landscaping techniques.

Customer Communication:

Serve as the on-site point of contact for clients, addressing questions and concerns professionally.

Safety Compliance:

Enforce all company safety policies and OSHA regulations, ensuring the crew wears proper PPE.

Documentation:

Maintain daily work logs, report on crew attendance/performance, and complete paperwork or mobile app entries for jobs.

Transport:

Safely drive company trucks and trailers to and from job sites.

Qualifications Experience:

1-3 years of experience in commercial lawn maintenance or landscaping, with at least 1 year in a leadership/foreman role preferred.

Driver's License:

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required.

Knowledge:

Strong understanding of lawn care techniques, equipment maintenance, and safety regulations.

Skills:

Proven ability to lead, motivate, and direct a small team.

Physical Stamina:

Ability to lift at least 50-75 lbs and work in varying, often extreme, weather conditions (heat, rain, etc.).

Technology:

Proficient in using mobile devices for tracking hours and completing digital work orders. Preferred Qualifications Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus. Pesticide Applicator License. DOT Medical Card. Work Environment Position requires working outdoors, often in high heat or cold, for 40-50+ hours per week. Monday-Friday schedule, with occasional weekends depending on weather delays. Must be authorized to work in the United States