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Yellow River Landscaping

Lawn Care Crew Lead (1+ Yrs Professional Exp)

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What they do

A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.

$35,257 / year median in Georgia

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Lawn professionals in Covington & Monroe — Are you tired of showing up for a company that doesn't show up for you? Disrespectful management. Broken promises. No path forward. A culture that makes you dread Monday mornings. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone — and you deserve better. Imagine working for a company where your effort actually gets noticed. Where you're treated like a professional, paid competitively, and given a real path to grow — not just a title that never changes. At Yellow River Landscaping, that's not a pitch. It's how we operate. Here's what you won't find here: Off-season layoffs Empty promises Disrespect from leadership A ceiling on your growth We don't care where you've been. We care what you bring. Every opportunity here is earned through merit and work ethic — so if you're willing to put in the work, we'll put in for you. We're a locally owned, fast-growing company based right here in Newton County — and we're building something worth being part of. ✅ Benefits of Working with
Us:
Long-term Career Path:
Set career path to get you to 100k per year.
Training & Development:
On-the-job training to strengthen your skills.
Competitive Pay:
Earn strong base wages plus bonuses through our performance-based pay system.
Consistent Schedule:
4x10 workweek (Monday-Thursday), with occasional Friday/Saturday shifts due to weather delays—giving you more time for family and life. Paid Holidays.
Year-Round Employment:
Unlike many seasonal landscaping jobs, we offer steady work even in winter.
Crew Lead Responsibilities:
Perform various grounds maintenance tasks (mowing, edging, weedeating, shrub care, bed maintenance, leaf clean-up, tree trimming, etc.). Lead and manage a crew, helping develop both new and experienced team members. Ensure the highest quality standards on every job. Foster a productive, efficient, and safe work environment. Drive company trucks and trailers daily, navigating routes and handling tight spaces safely.
Qualifications:
At least 1 year of crew lead experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance.
Mechanical Aptitude:
Ability to safely operate and maintain landscaping equipment.
Physical Capability:
Able to perform physically demanding work outdoors in all weather, including lifting heavy items and digging.
Bonus Skills:
Knowledge of plant care techniques is a plus!
Note:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Ready to grow your career with us? Apply today and become part of the Yellow River Landscaping family!
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$19.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Safety equipment provided Application Question(s): Are you located within 10 miles of Covington, GA? Describe any previous relevant experience.
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Covington, GA 30014 (Required)
Work Location:
In person