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Enhancement Landscape Crew Leader
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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.
$36,879 / year median in Illinois
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Green View has been serving Central Illinois since 1955, a family-owned landscape design, installation, and maintenance company with locations across Peoria, Bloomington, Springfield, and Champaign. Three generations of the Hoerr family have built this company on doing great work and treating people right. We take pride in our crews and in the properties we maintain. Position Overview Green View has Enhancement Landscape Crew Leader positions available for dependable, friendly, and motivated team members. You'll lead by working alongside your crew on light landscaping installations and maintenance cleanups, hands-on every day. If you're looking for a family-owned team with competitive wages and room to grow, we want to hear from you. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Lead planting of annuals, perennials, shrubs, and small-to-medium trees with proper placement, spacing, and soil prep Oversee mulch and decorative rock installation, ensuring uniform coverage and correct depth Direct removal of plants, invasive species, and debris with a focus on efficiency and quality Install brick edging, landscape borders, and simple hardscape features with proper alignment Operate hand pruners, loppers, hedge trimmers, and chainsaws for trimming and maintenance Inspect and safely operate hand tools, wheelbarrows, motorized augers, and skid steers Train crew members on techniques, material handling, and equipment use Monitor project progress and adjust workflows to hit productivity and quality targets Support snow and ice removal during the off-season What We're Looking For Experience in landscaping or a related field, with a willingness to lead Comfortable directing a crew and holding people accountable to quality standards Valid Illinois driver's license with a clean driving record Able to lift up to 80 lbs and work outdoors in all weather Available for snow operations as needed What Green View Offers Competitive hourly pay based on experience Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays 401(k) retirement plan with company match Group Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance All job-specific equipment and safety gear provided Employee referral bonus program Company cell phone plan Real opportunity to grow, we promote from within Green View is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and do not discriminate on any protected basis. Specific job responsibilities listed are guidelines and may be expanded at the discretion of Green View management.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Bonuses/Stipends