Landscape Crew Leader

Description

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Russell Landscape is seeking a skilled and experienced Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader & Driver to lead a team of landscape technicians in providing high-quality maintenance services for residential and commercial properties. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong horticultural knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive and manage a crew efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• •Supervise and lead a crew of 2–5 landscape maintenance workers.
• •Operate and drive trucks and trailers to transport crew, tools, and materials to and from job sites.
• •Ensure all maintenance tasks (mowing, trimming, pruning, weeding, fertilizing, etc.) are performed to company and industry standards.
• •Train and mentor crew members in proper landscape maintenance techniques and safety procedures.
• •Monitor job progress and ensure timely completion of daily assignments.
• •Conduct pre-trip inspections and ensure safe and legal operation of vehicles and equipment.
• •Communicate with clients and management regarding job status, concerns, or special requests.
• •Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and time spent on site.

Qualifications:

• •Minimum of 5 years of landscape maintenance experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• •Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required
• •Proven experience driving trucks and towing trailers with equipment.
• •Strong knowledge of landscape maintenance practices, plant care, and irrigation systems.
• •Ability to read and interpret site plans and schedules.
• •Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• •Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• •Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• •Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and performing physical tasks for extended periods.

Offered:

• •Hourly pay based on experience
• •Health, dental, and vision insurance
• •401(k) with company match
• •Paid time off and holidays
• •Tools, vehicles, and equipment provided