Crew Lead - Landscape & Snow Removal Maintenance

Landscapers By Nature Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid health, vision, prescription, and dental benefits

Coverage for workwear and childcare

Flexible starting locations

Job summary

Landscapers By Nature Ltd. based in Calgary is hiring a Maintenance Crew Lead to manage grounds maintenance services year-round, including landscaping and snow removal. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years experience in landscape maintenance, effective communication skills, and a Class 5 driver’s license.

This role offers a dynamic work environment with a strong emphasis on team coordination and quality service to ensure customer satisfaction. Benefits include company paid health insurance and additional perks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in landscape/grounds maintenance industry.
• Class 5 driver’s license required.
• Effective communication skills for reports and instructions.
• Physical ability for strenuous tasks and outdoor work.
• Ability to motivate and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage loading/unloading of trucks.
• Operate power equipment for maintenance tasks.
• Supervise crew for safety and productivity.
• Conduct daily vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness in work areas.

Skills

Customer and quality focus

Effective communication skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Problem-solving abilities

Dependability

Tools

Power equipment

Hand tools

Small engine equipment

Job description

Company

Landscapers By Nature Ltd. (LBN) is an established leader in the landscape maintenance and snow removal market in Calgary. We deliver premium landscaping and snow removal services to large apartment and townhome communities.

Position Overview

The Maintenance Crew Lead is responsible for performing a variety of work tasks to manage the timely completion of grounds maintenance service contracts through Winter and Summer services. The Crew Lead supervises a crew of laborers, operates tools and equipment to carry out tasks, and provides daily progress reporting on job time and cost data.

Benefits

• Day work only! (Early start at 6:30 AM)
• Company paid health, vision, prescription, and dental benefits.
• Coverage for workwear, childcare, pet insurance, pet daycare, sports and recreation, gym memberships and more.
• Four daily starting locations in Calgary to work closer to home.
• Year round work: landscaping in summer months, snow removal in winter.
• Management team that cares about you and your personal goals.
• Stellar company culture with core values: Be Real, Never Settle and Count on Me.

Core Capabilities

• Customer and quality focus.
• Positive attitude and ability to motivate others.
• Effective communication skills.
• Teamwork.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities.
• Responsibility and dependability.
• Ethics and integrity.

Job Duties

• Plan and manage loading/unloading of trucks and trailers, including all daily labor, equipment, and materials.
• Cut grass, trim edges, clean up, blow trimmings, fertilize areas, and perform other lawn care duties.
• Snow removal in Winter season.
• Spray areas to control weeds.
• Perform general gardening tasks.
• Operate power equipment including lawn tractors, lawn mowers, line trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, pruning saws, sod cutters, chain saws, Kabota's, Skid Steers and snow blowers.
• Supervise crew members to ensure safety, quality, and productivity.
• Inspect all work for quality to eliminate re‑work or return visits.
• Train crew members on proper and safe job methods.
• Conduct daily inspections and maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Assist in construction projects, shop and yard maintenance, vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Complete and submit all required paperwork daily: time and service record forms, equipment inspection forms, site inspection forms, etc.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites, shop/yard areas.
• Ensure all work activities are safe and comply with PPE standards.
• Comply with company policies and regulations.
• Work in accordance with local health and safety laws.
• Communicate with customers politely and courteously.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 full years (Summer and Winter) experience in the landscape/grounds maintenance industry.
• Class 5 driver’s license and ability to drive a truck and trailer.
• Capability to operate required equipment and tools safely and responsibly.
• Effective communication skills: verbal instructions, reading labels, completing daily reports.
• Time‑management skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to motivate others.
• Ability to work well with others and be open to new ideas.
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools, and equipment for landscape and construction practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods and carry out strenuous tasks.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Work Conditions

• Can use hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, and materials.
• Can lift a minimum of 50 lbs repeatedly throughout shift.
• Can work physically demanding 10‑12 hour shifts.Can work in fast‑paced environment.
• Requires good manual dexterity and excellent stamina.
• Works near heavy equipment and other vehicles.
• Works outdoors in varying conditions: heat, humidity, rain, dust, noise, cold.
• Flexible working hours, including weekends and holidays.