Eastern Land Management

Crew Leader - Landscape Enhancements

Stamford, CT - Full Time

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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