Potomac Lawns is looking for an experienced Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader to join our team. We are looking for someone with hands-on commercial landscape maintenance experience who can work alongside the crew while taking responsibility for quality, productivity, equipment, and the properties assigned to them.
This is a hands-on position—not just a supervisory role. The Crew Leader will perform landscape maintenance work alongside the crew while making sure each property is completed safely, efficiently, and to our standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead a small landscape maintenance crew on commercial and residential properties
- Perform mowing, string trimming, edging, blowing, shrub pruning, mulching, cleanups, and general landscape maintenance
- Safely operate commercial zero-turn/stand-on mowers and other landscape equipment
- Drive a company truck while towing and backing a landscape trailer
- Assign tasks and keep the crew working efficiently throughout the day
- Inspect completed properties for quality before leaving
- Follow daily routes, schedules, and job instructions
- Perform basic equipment inspections and help keep trucks, trailers, and equipment clean and organized
- Communicate professionally with customers and management
- Follow company safety procedures and PPE requirements
- Participate in commercial snow and ice operations during the winter as needed
Qualifications
- At least 1 year of landscape maintenance crew leader or foreman experience preferred
- Commercial mowing and landscape maintenance experience required
- Experience with shrub trimming and pruning
- Experience operating commercial mowing and landscape equipment
- Valid driver's license required
- Must be comfortable driving a work truck and towing/backing a landscape trailer
- Ability to lead by example and work alongside the crew
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Must be able to perform the physical requirements of landscape maintenance work
- Must be willing to complete a background check
- DOT medical card or ability to obtain one is a plus
What We Offer
- $23–$26 per hour, based on experience and ability
- Weekly pay
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Company uniforms
- Boot allowance after eligibility period
- Snow removal opportunities during winter
- Training and opportunities for advancement
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Landscape maintenance: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- driver's license (Required)
Work Location: In person
