Crew Leader – Landscape Enhancements
Monroe, CT
Full Time
Manager/Supervisor
Join a dedicated team responsible for creating and maintaining high-quality outdoor environments for clients. As a Landscape Enhancements Crew Leader, you will lead a team in completing landscape enhancement projects while ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard of quality. This is a hands-on leadership position that combines landscape expertise with crew supervision, project coordination, and customer service. If you have experience in landscaping and enjoy leading a team while taking pride in the finished product, this is an excellent opportunity to make a visible impact.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a landscape enhancements crew while working alongside team members in the field.
- Coordinate daily crew activities to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to plan.
- Perform and oversee landscape enhancement work including planting, bed preparation, mulching, edging, pruning, and other landscape improvements.
- Interpret landscape plans, project specifications, and work instructions to ensure projects are completed correctly.
- Ensure work meets company quality standards and client expectations.
- Properly organize and utilize tools, materials, equipment, and other resources needed to complete projects.
- Operate hand tools, power equipment, mowers, trimmers, blowers, and other landscaping equipment safely and efficiently.
- Assist with the loading, unloading, transportation, and proper handling of landscape materials and equipment.
- Monitor job sites for safety, quality, and productivity.
- Train, direct, and provide guidance to crew members on proper work methods and safety procedures.
- Communicate with supervisors regarding project progress, site conditions, materials, equipment, and any issues that may affect completion.
- Communicate professionally with clients and respond appropriately to questions or site concerns.
- Maintain accurate information regarding work completed, materials used, and time worked as required.
- Maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment in proper working and safe condition.
- Follow all company safety procedures and ensure crew members are working safely.
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on a variety of commercial and landscape properties.
- Perform other landscape enhancement and crew leadership duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in landscaping or a related field.
- Previous experience leading or supervising a landscaping crew preferred.
- Strong knowledge of landscaping practices, plants, trees, shrubs, and landscape installation techniques.
- Ability to interpret landscape plans and project specifications.
- Ability to operate landscaping equipment, power tools, and hand tools safely.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead, train, and motivate team members.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and keep projects moving efficiently.
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, rain, snow, and cold temperatures.
- Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
- Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record preferred/required based on position requirements.
Offered compensation: $22/hr - $28/hr
Experience and License Requirements
- Landscape Installation and Enhancements
- Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance
- Crew Leadership / Team Supervision
- Landscape Plan Interpretation
- Planting and Landscape Installation
- Power Equipment Operation
- Hand Tool Operation
- Commercial Landscaping
- Valid Driver's License
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