Grounds Maintenance Crew Leader

WOOD LAWN & LANDSCAPING LLC; Newport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

Wood Lawn & Landscaping is seeking a dependable Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader to join our team. You will lead a maintenance crew, perform hands-on landscape tasks, and ensure work meets company quality standards. The role emphasizes leadership development, training, and advancing within the company.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, competitive hourly pay, and a clear path for growth as you develop skills and responsibilities. Training and promotions from within are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Has previous landscape maintenance experience.
• Is dependable and arrives ready to work.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrates leadership potential or previous crew leadership experience.
• Is willing to learn and continually improve.
• Is comfortable working outdoors and performing physically demanding work.
• Can safely operate landscape equipment.
• Takes care of company equipment and vehicles.
• Wants to build a long-term career in the landscaping industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside a landscape maintenance crew.
• Complete scheduled work efficiently, safely, and to company quality standards.
• Perform lawn mowing, trimming, and edging.
• Prune shrubs, ornamental plants, and other landscape material.
• Install mulch, pine straw, and plants in planting beds.
• Perform seasonal cleanups and removal of leaves and landscape debris.
• Perform dormant pruning during the winter months.
• Maintain clean and professional client properties and job sites.
• Properly operate and care for company vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Communicate professionally with clients, team members, and management.
• Help train and develop Maintenance Technicians.
• Monitor crew productivity and the quality of completed work.
• Take responsibility for the crew's daily performance and production.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Reliability

Outdoor work

Job description

Future Opening: Grounds Maintenance Crew Leader

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• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader

$18–$22 Per Hour | Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM | Scheduled Lunch Break | Great Benefits | Career Advancement

Build a Career. Lead a Team. Do Work You Can Be Proud Of.

Wood Lawn & Landscaping is looking for a dependable, motivated Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader to join our growing team.

If you have landscape maintenance experience and are ready to take the next step into leadership—or you're already an experienced Crew Leader looking for a company where you can grow we want to talk with you.

At Wood Lawn & Landscaping, we believe landscaping can be more than just a job. We provide training, education, leadership opportunities, and a clear path for employees who want to develop their skills and take on greater responsibility.

We believe in promoting from within whenever possible.

As you develop your skills, demonstrate leadership, and consistently produce quality work, you'll have the opportunity to advance within the company.

About the Position

The Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader is responsible for leading a maintenance crew while working alongside the team to maintain residential and commercial landscapes to Wood Lawn & Landscaping's standards.

This is a hands-on leadership position. You will work alongside your crew while taking responsibility for daily production, quality, organization, customer service, equipment, and crew development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside a landscape maintenance crew.
• Complete scheduled work efficiently, safely, and to company quality standards.
• Perform lawn mowing, trimming, and edging.
• Prune shrubs, ornamental plants, and other landscape material.
• Install mulch, pine straw, and plants in planting beds.
• Perform seasonal cleanups and removal of leaves and landscape debris.
• Perform dormant pruning during the winter months.
• Maintain clean and professional client properties and job sites.
• Properly operate and care for company vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Communicate professionally with clients, team members, and management.
• Help train and develop Maintenance Technicians.
• Monitor crew productivity and the quality of completed work.
• Take responsibility for the crew's daily performance and production.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate:

• Has previous landscape maintenance experience.
• Takes pride in doing quality work.
• Is dependable and arrives ready to work.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrates leadership potential or previous crew leadership experience.
• Is willing to learn and continually improve.
• Is comfortable working outdoors and performing physically demanding work.
• Can safely operate landscape equipment.
• Takes care of company equipment and vehicles.
• Wants to build a long-term career in the landscaping industry.

Previous Crew Leader experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right Maintenance Technician who demonstrates leadership ability, reliability, and a desire to advance.

Compensation

$18–$22 Per Hour

Starting compensation is based on experience, skill level, leadership ability, and production.

We believe employees should have the opportunity to increase their earning potential as they develop their skills and take on additional responsibility.

Schedule

Monday–Friday

Normal scheduled hours: 7:30 AM–5:30 PM

The normal scheduled day includes a scheduled lunch break.

Our Monday–Friday schedule provides a predictable workweek and allows our team members to plan their lives outside of work.

Wood Lawn & Landscaping invests in our employees because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.

Our benefits include:

• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid uniforms
• Paid training and continuing education
• Cell phone reimbursement for Crew Leaders
• Clear career progression within the company

Why Wood Lawn & Landscaping?

We are looking for people who want more than simply another landscaping job.

Our goal is to create an environment where motivated employees can learn new skills, develop as leaders, earn more as they take on additional responsibility, and build a long-term career.

We value:

Teamwork — We work together, support one another, and take responsibility for the success of the team.

Integrity — We do what we say we're going to do and treat our customers, coworkers, and company with respect.

Perform Inspiring Work — We take pride in the quality of our work and strive to create landscapes that our customers and our team can be proud of.

Ready to Grow With Us?

If you're dependable, take pride in your work, enjoy working outdoors, and want the opportunity to move forward in the landscaping industry, Wood Lawn & Landscaping may be the place for you.

Do you have reliable transportation to and from work? *