Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader

CSL Group Ltd; Whitby; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits package

Employee appreciation events

Uniforms provided

Safety boot allowance

RRSP and DPSP

Growth opportunities

Team-focused culture

Job summary

CSL Group Ltd is seeking a Crew Lead to manage a small maintenance crew of 2–3 people, ensuring daily tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to CSL standards.

You will plan daily work, coordinate with the Operations Manager, train crew members, and maintain equipment. This role involves outdoor work in all seasons, with winter snow operations as needed.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in commercial landscaping or property maintenance.
• At least 1 year of experience leading a small crew.
• A valid G driver's licence and ability to drive a truck/trailer.
• Good knowledge of landscape maintenance practices and equipment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Initiative and decisive decision-making when needed.
• Ability to learn CSL's systems and standards.
• Positive attitude and teamwork.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, dig, climb, and perform physical work.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all seasons.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small commercial landscape maintenance crew of 2–3 people.
• Plan the crew's daily work and ensure properties are maintained safely and efficiently.
• Provide the crew with the right equipment, materials, and information for the day.
• Oversee regular landscape maintenance tasks (mowing, trimming, pruning, etc.).
• Report issues to the Operations Manager and maintain safety policies.
• Train and support crew members and clarify expectations.
• Keep vehicles and tools clean, organized, and in good working order.
• Complete daily inspections and paperwork; assist with winter operations when needed.

Skills

Crew leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Physical fitness

Team coordination

Tools

G driver's license

Job description

Why CSL?

CSL Group is a dynamic, family-based company committed to its employees. We are growing, and we are looking for people who want to grow with us.

If you are looking for a career, not just a job, CSL offers opportunities to learn, take on more responsibility, and move up within the company.

We take our company values seriously, too. SHARING stands for:

Safety | Humility | Accountability | Respect | Integrity | Nurturing | Growth

If that sounds like a company you would like to be part of, keep reading!

What You'll Be Doing

As a Crew Lead, you'll be the person helping keep a small crew of 2–3 people organized, productive, and moving in the right direction. You'll spend plenty of time working alongside your crew, but you'll also be responsible for making sure the job gets done right.

• Lead a small commercial landscape maintenance crew of 2–3 people.

• Plan the crew's daily work and make sure properties are maintained safely, efficiently, and to CSL standards.

• Get your crew where they need to be with the right equipment, materials, and information for the day.

• Oversee regular commercial landscape maintenance including mowing, trimming, blowing, pruning, weeding, garden maintenance, cleanups, and seasonal services.

• Keep an eye on the details. If something doesn't look right, needs attention, or could become a bigger problem, speak up and let the Operations Manager know.

• Work alongside your crew and lead by example. We don't expect our Crew Leads to stand around giving orders.

• Communicate with the Operations Manager about daily progress, property concerns, client requests, equipment issues, and anything else that may affect the day.

• Help train and support crew members and make sure everyone understands what is expected.

• Keep trucks, trailers, equipment, and tools clean, organized, and in good working order.

• Complete daily equipment inspections and report any damage, defects, or accidents.

• Follow CSL's safety policies and help create a safe and positive work environment.

• Keep properties looking their best and take pride in the work your crew puts out.

• Complete required time tracking, inspections, and daily paperwork.

• When winter arrives, switch gears and help with snow operations. This may include snow removal, salting, shovelling, operating equipment, and leading your crew through winter conditions.

• Be ready to work outdoors in all kinds of weather. Yes, that includes the Canadian variety.

What We're Looking For

• 1–3 years of experience in commercial landscaping, landscape maintenance, or property maintenance.

• At least 1 year of experience leading a small crew.

• A valid G driver's licence and the ability to drive a truck and trailer.

• Good knowledge of landscape maintenance practices and equipment.

• Someone who can organize a day, keep a crew moving, and adjust when things don't go according to plan.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Someone who takes initiative and isn't afraid to make a decision when one needs to be made.

• Someone who can recognize when an issue needs to be handled and when it's time to call the Operations Manager.

• A willingness to learn CSL's systems, standards, and way of doing things.

• A positive attitude and the ability to work well with a team.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, dig, climb, and perform physical work throughout the day.

• Comfortable working outdoors in all seasons.

Work Perks

• Competitive wages

• Attractive benefits package

• Employee appreciation events

• Company-paid uniforms

• Safety boot allowance

• RRSP and DPSP

• Opportunities to grow within CSL

• A team that actually wants you to succeed

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