Assistant Landscaping Manager

CW Resources; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision

Telemedicine

Retirement Plan & Match Options

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Sick & Personal Time

Hospital Indemnity

Accident

Critical Illness

Voluntary Life

Job summary

CW Resources in Newport, RI seeks a dedicated landscaping crew lead to supervise field teams on commercial sites. You will guide planting, mulching, irrigation, and maintenance tasks, while ensuring safety and quality.

This role emphasizes training, scheduling support, and timely reporting to project managers, with emphasis on OSHA standards and teamwork in a fast-paced outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical certificate.
• 2–3 years of experience in commercial landscaping, grounds management, or landscape construction.
• 1+ years of landscaping crew lead experience.
• Basic understanding of horticulture, turf care, irrigation systems, and landscape construction techniques.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and landscape-specific safety practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Excel).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to restricted or government properties.

Responsibilities

• Lead landscaping crews in planting, mulching, pruning, turf care, irrigation, hardscape, and site cleanup.
• Support Crew Leaders and Project Managers by reinforcing instructions and training new team members.
• Assist with scheduling, material tracking, and daily progress documentation while remaining field-oriented.
• Participate in routine inspections to verify quality, contract compliance, and report deficiencies.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot mowers, trimmers, blowers, skid steers, and irrigation tools safely.
• Enforce OSHA and PPE requirements and environmental standards on site.
• Assist Project Manager with urgent site needs to protect client property and service continuity.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Crew leadership

Education

High school diploma or technical certificate

Tools

Mowers

Trimmers

Irrigation tools

Skid steers

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work directly with landscaping crews performing tasks such as planting, mulching, pruning, turf care, irrigation troubleshooting, hardscape assistance, and site cleanup to maintain quality and productivity.
• Support Crew Leaders and Project Managers by reinforcing instructions, helping train new team members, promoting safe work habits, and modeling teamwork and professionalism.
• Assist with scheduling, material tracking, and daily progress documentation while keeping office time minimal to remain present in the field.
• Participate in routine inspections to identify deficiencies, verify quality, ensure contract compliance, and communicate findings to the Project Manager for corrective action.
• Help operate, maintain, and troubleshoot landscaping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, skid steers, and irrigation tools, ensuring safe and proper use.
• Help enforce OSHA regulations, PPE requirements, equipment safety protocols, and environmental standards to maintain a safe job site.
• Support the Project Manager in responding to urgent site needs such as storm damage, irrigation issues, or safety hazards to protect client property and maintain service continuity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical certificate.
• 2–3 years of experience in commercial landscaping, grounds management, or landscape construction.
• 1+ years of landscaping crew lead experience.
• Basic understanding of horticulture, turf care, irrigation systems, and landscape construction techniques.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and landscape‑specific safety practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Excel).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to restricted or government properties.

Optional Skills

• Ability to motivate, and communicate effectively with team members.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
• Responds quickly and effectively to challenges in fast‑paced outdoor environments.
• Uses attentive and empathetic listening to understand crew concerns and client needs.
• Professional, courteous, and respectful interactions with clients, vendors, and staff.

Benefits

Employer Sponsored Benefits:

• Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision
• Telemedicine
• Retirement Plan & Match Options
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Sick & Personal Time

Voluntary Benefits:

• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness & Voluntary Life

Physical & Environmental Demands

• Frequent outdoor mobility: standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and climbing throughout the workday.
• Repetitive field tasks: digging, raking, pruning, lifting, pushing wheelbarrows, operating hand tools, and handling irrigation components.
• Lifting & material handling: ability to lift, carry, push, and pull tools, equipment, and materials weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Equipment operation: safe operation of commercial landscaping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, compactors, skid steers, and miniexcavators.
• Weather exposure: work performed outdoors year‑round in varying weather conditions including heat, humidity, cold, rain, snow, wind, and direct sun exposure.
• Environmental elements: exposure to dust, dirt, pollen, mulch, fertilizers, pesticides, insects, wildlife, and other natural outdoor elements.
• Chemical & material safety: occasional handling of fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and soil amendments with proper training and PPE.
• Confined or awkward spaces: accessing tight or awkward areas such as irrigation valve boxes, planting beds, behind structures, or beneath shrubs and trees.
• Noise exposure: regular exposure to noise from mowers, trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, and construction equipment; hearing protection is provided and required.
• Terrain navigation: safely moving across uneven ground, soft soil, gravel, slopes, and wet or slippery surfaces while carrying tools or materials.
• Extended physical activity: sustained physical effort for long periods, including walking job sites, assisting crews, and performing hands‑on tasks during peak seasons.
• Vehicle & equipment transport: loading, unloading, and securing tools, trailers, and materials.
• Potential hazards: exposure to sharp tools, moving equipment, falling branches, irrigation water pressure, and construction‑related hazards; safety training and PPE are mandatory.
• Reasonable accommodations can be provided.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made based on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.