Crew leader

Earthscapes Landsacapes; Mill Valley (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership pathway

Premium properties

Job summary

Earthscapes, Landscape Designer in Mill Valley, seeks a Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader to manage daily field operations at premium properties and participate in a structured buyout plan to own the company as the owner steps back.

The role starts at $25.00/hour with a pathway toward ownership through a defined transition, loyalty to safety standards, and high-quality workmanship. A bilingual English/Spanish capability is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of professional landscape maintenance experience with crew leadership background.
• Valid CA Driver’s License with clean DMV record (insurable on company policy).
• Ambition for entrepreneurship and business ownership.
• Expert knowledge of local plants, pruning techniques, and equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 2-to-4 person crew daily, ensuring routes in SF and Marin are completed safely and to high standards.
• Learn backend operations: client relationships, quoting, bidding, and route optimization.
• Transition into full ownership through a structured buyout plan.

Skills

Crew leadership

Landscape maintenance

Client relationship mgmt

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader (With Business Ownership Pathway) (mill valley)

Earthscapes, Landscape Designer

compensation: $25.00/hour starting field wage.

employment type: employee's choice

experience level: mid level

job title: Landscape maintenance Crew Leader

Are you an experienced landscape professional who is ready to run your own business but lacks the capital to start from scratch? We are an established, reputable landscape maintenance company servicing premium properties across Marin County and San Francisco. The owner is preparing for retirement and is looking for an ambitious, highly capable Crew Leader to take over daily field operations. For the right individual, this role includes a structured pathway to buy and own the entire company as the owner transitions out of the business.

Key Responsibilities & Progression

• Phase 1 (The Foundation): Lead a 2-to-4 person crew daily, ensuring routes in SF and Marin are completed safely, efficiently, and to high standards.
• Phase 2 (The Transition): Learn the backend operations, including client relationship management, quoting, bidding, and route optimization.
• Phase 3 (The Takeover): Transition into full company ownership through a mutually agreed-upon, structured buyout plan.

Job Requirements (Strictly Enforced)

• Experience: Minimum 3+ years of professional landscape maintenance experience with crew leadership background.
• Driver's License: Valid CA Driver’s License with a clean DMV driving record (must be insurable on our company truck policy).
• Ambition: Strong entrepreneurial mindset, high integrity, and a serious interest in business ownership.
• Skills: Expert knowledge of local plants, pruning techniques, and proper commercial equipment operation.
• Language: Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a major asset for managing crews and clients.