Crew Leader, Landscape Maintenance

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Landscaping Team Position:

Maintenance Crew Leader Location:

Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi

Reports To:

Operations Manager Position Overview:

The Maintenance Crew Leader will oversee and manage a team of landscaping professionals, ensuring high-quality service delivery and adherence to our ecological and sustainability standards. This is an active leadership role involves coordinating daily tasks, providing hands-on guidance, and maintaining residential and commercial landscapes.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Management Supervise a crew of 1-4 team members across daily maintenance routes. Conduct morning briefings to assign tasks and set goals for the day. Monitor crew performance and provide on-the-job coaching and support. Address personnel issues and maintain a respectful team culture. Quality Control Inspect completed work and implement corrective actions when needed. Identify, document, and report on-site issues to management. Training Demonstrate proper use of all-electric tools and safe operating methods. Keep the crew updated on evolving practices and safety protocols. Safety Compliance Enforce all safety procedures and ensure team compliance. Conduct safety briefings and check that PPE is used appropriately. Identify potential hazards on site and respond proactively. Equipment Maintenance Oversee the use, care, and storage of all tools and equipment. Perform regular inspections and keep maintenance logs for tools and vehicles. Schedule necessary repairs, replacements, or inventory restocks. Minimum Qualifications 3+ years of landscaping or groundskeeping experience. At least 1 year of crew leadership or supervisory experience. Valid Hawaiʻi driver's license. Able to lift 75 lbs and work in varied weather conditions. Strong time management, communication, and leadership skills. Familiarity with or willingness to learn electric landscaping equipment. Interest in native plant care, ecological landscaping, and sustainable land stewardship. Flexibility to adapt in a startup environment with evolving systems. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of native Hawaiian and drought-tolerant plant species Experience with organic or chemical-free maintenance practices Work Environment Physically active outdoor work in sun, rain, and varied terrain. Use of quiet, zero-emission, all-electric tools and vehicles. Small team, startup culture with collaborative and mission-driven values.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Safety equipment provided Vision insurance

Experience:

Landscaping:

3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Honolulu, HI (Required)

Work Location:

In person