Overview
We are seeking a dedicated, experienced, and highly motivated Lawn Care Crew Leader to oversee and lead our lawn care team in delivering high-quality landscape maintenance and installation services.
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and supervisory skills, hands-on experience in lawn care, and comprehensive knowledge of professional landscaping practices and equipment. This position plays a key role in ensuring that all properties are serviced efficiently, safely, and consistently to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, supervise, and motivate the lawn care crew on a daily basis.
- Ensure all assigned properties are completed efficiently, accurately, and within the scheduled timeframe.
- Supervise multiple property routes while maintaining a fast-paced and organized workflow.
- Perform hands-on lawn care and landscaping duties alongside the crew and lead by example.
- Operate and have a strong working knowledge of all standard lawn care and landscaping equipment, including mowers, edgers, trimmers, blowers, and other related equipment.
- Ensure equipment is used properly, safely, and maintained in good working condition.
- Monitor the quality of work performed at each property and ensure company standards are consistently met.
- Identify and address landscaping issues or deficiencies and communicate them to management when necessary.
- Ensure crews follow proper safety procedures and company policies.
- Manage time effectively to keep routes on schedule without sacrificing quality.
- Train and guide crew members on proper lawn care techniques, equipment operation, and job-site expectations.
- Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude when interacting with customers, property managers, and team members.
Requirements
- Proven experience in lawn care maintenance and landscaping, with a strong understanding of proper lawn care practices and basic horticultural principles.
- Previous supervisory or crew leadership experience in a lawn care or landscaping environment is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of professional lawn care techniques, landscape maintenance practices, and proper equipment operation.
- Knowledge of irrigation systems is a plus but not required.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to effectively motivate, train, and manage a team while maintaining productivity and high-quality standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, property managers, and team members.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple properties and routes, and ensure all assigned work is completed efficiently and on schedule.
- Ability and willingness to perform hands-on landscaping work, including lifting and moving heavy materials and operating lawn care equipment for extended periods.
- Knowledge of and experience operating all standard lawn care equipment is mandatory, including commercial mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and related equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining quality, safety, and professionalism at every property.
- Ability to lead by example, working alongside the crew while ensuring that company standards and procedures are followed.
- A valid driver’s license is mandatory, as the position requires driving company vehicles to various job sites.
- Reliable transportation and a professional work ethic are expected.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who is not afraid to work alongside the crew. The Crew Leader will be responsible not only for supervising the team, but also for actively participating in the work and setting the standard for productivity, quality, professionalism, and safety.
The right candidate understands that success means getting all properties completed on time, efficiently, and correctly—without sacrificing the quality of the work.
Qualifications
- With experience in lawn maintenance - It is mandatory;
- Preferable with Irrigation license is a plus and very welcome but not mandatory;
- Driver's License (Required) - It is mandatory;
- Work from Monday to Saturday;
- Start 6:30 AM up to 4:30PM, after the routes done.
- No language barrier - accepted english, or spanish speakers.
- Hardworker, honest and accountable
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Tampa, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Valid Driver's License - Mandatory
Work Location: In person
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily lawn care operations, ensuring all assigned properties are serviced efficiently, professionally, and according to company standards.
- Oversee the crew’s work, including mowing, edging, trimming, blowing, weed control, tree and shrub care, garden and bed maintenance, and other landscape maintenance services.
- Monitor and ensure the proper care and maintenance of irrigation systems, plantings, hardscapes, and other landscape features within assigned properties.
- Ensure all work is completed on schedule, safely, efficiently, and with consistent attention to quality and detail.
- Lead by example by working alongside the crew and assisting with hands-on lawn and landscape maintenance tasks when needed.
- Train, coach, and mentor team members on proper lawn care techniques, equipment operation, safety procedures, and company standards.
- Inspect completed work at each property and address any areas that do not meet the company’s quality expectations.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety procedures, and proper equipment operating practices at all times.
- Maintain all lawn care and landscaping equipment in clean, safe, and proper working condition.
- Perform and oversee routine equipment maintenance, including changing engine oil, sharpening mower blades, greasing equipment, checking fluids, cleaning equipment, and identifying mechanical issues.
- Train crew members on proper equipment maintenance and ensure they understand how to properly care for and operate company equipment.
- Report equipment problems, repairs, and maintenance needs to management promptly to prevent unnecessary downtime.
- Communicate professionally with clients, property managers, and team members, addressing questions or concerns and ensuring excellent customer service.
- Monitor daily routes and crew productivity to ensure properties are completed efficiently and within the scheduled timeframes without compromising quality.
- Identify potential landscape, irrigation, or property issues and communicate them to management with appropriate recommendations.
- Maintain a professional appearance, positive attitude, and strong work ethic while representing the company at all job sites.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
