Crew Leader

Osprey Landscape Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Career Growth Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Job summary

Pacific Landscape Management is seeking a dependable Landscape Crew Leader – Maintenance to guide commercial property maintenance crews in San Diego. You will oversee daily field operations, ensure safety, and support crew productivity while performing maintenance tasks alongside the team.

Ideal candidates have landscape maintenance experience and strong leadership and communication skills. This on-site role requires physical outdoor work and adherence to safety standards with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Prior landscape maintenance experience.
• Experience leading or supervising a crew.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Ability to lift/move 10–50 lbs daily.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a landscape maintenance crew on commercial properties.
• Perform landscape maintenance tasks including mowing, edging, pruning, weeding, blowing, fertilizing, and general clean-up.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to company quality standards.
• Operate hand tools, power equipment, and company vehicles safely and properly.
• Train and guide crew members on proper landscape maintenance techniques and safety procedures.
• Conduct daily jobsite preparation, equipment checks, and vehicle organization.
• Monitor job quality and communicate any customer concerns, property issues, or equipment problems to management.
• Assist with scheduling priorities and ensuring crews stay productive throughout the day.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work environments across commercial and public sites.
• Load and unload equipment, tools, and materials as needed.
• Ensure all required PPE is worn and safety protocols are followed at all times.
• Complete basic field documentation, timekeeping, or reports as required.

Skills

Landscape experience

Crew leadership

Driver's license

Lifting 10-50 lbs

Outdoor work

Reliability

Leadership skills

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Landscape Crew Leader – Maintenance

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable and motivated Landscape Crew Leader – Maintenance to lead landscape maintenance crews on commercial properties. This role is responsible for overseeing daily field operations, ensuring quality service, maintaining safety standards, and supporting crew productivity. The Crew Leader works alongside the team performing landscape maintenance tasks while providing direction, training, and communication in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a landscape maintenance crew on commercial properties
• Perform landscape maintenance tasks including mowing, edging, pruning, weeding, blowing, fertilizing, and general clean-up
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to company quality standards
• Operate hand tools, power equipment, and company vehicles safely and properly
• Train and guide crew members on proper landscape maintenance techniques and safety procedures
• Conduct daily jobsite preparation, equipment checks, and vehicle organization
• Monitor job quality and communicate any customer concerns, property issues, or equipment problems to management
• Assist with scheduling priorities and ensuring crews stay productive throughout the day
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work environments across commercial and public sites
• Load and unload equipment, tools, and materials as needed
• Ensure all required PPE is worn and safety protocols are followed at all times
• Complete basic field documentation, timekeeping, or reports as required

Required

• Prior landscape maintenance experience
• Experience leading or supervising a crew preferred
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred
• Ability to lift/move 10–50 lbs. and perform physical outdoor work daily
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Preferred

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) helpful
• Experience operating commercial landscape equipment and tools
• Knowledge of irrigation troubleshooting and basic landscape care practices
• Flexible availability for various schedules, including occasional weekends

Work Environment

• Outdoor work in commercial and public settings
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, steep terrain, and high-traffic areas
• Physical work involving walking, lifting, bending, kneeling, and operating equipment

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Supportive Team Environment

Additional Information

We are an E-Verify Employer.

Pacific Landscape Management is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Salary Description

22.00 to 25.00