Crew Leader Commercial Grounds Maintenance Coastal Carolinas

Bland Landscaping Company; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

PTO + Holidays

401K

Career growth

Work-life balance

Job summary

Bland Landscaping Company is seeking a hands-on Commercial Grounds Maintenance (CGM) Crew Leader to supervise a year-round crew delivering commercial grounds maintenance services. The role blends active field work with planning, administration, and regulatory duties on-site, ensuring properties meet company standards and client expectations.

You will train staff, manage daily workloads, and maintain positive client relationships, while coordinating equipment, materials, and safety practices to

Qualifications

• Leadership qualities to guide crews and ensure safety on-site.
• Ability to plan daily workloads and coordinate equipment and materials.
• Experience with grounds maintenance tasks and safety compliance.
• Wamiliarity with irrigation systems and basic landscape equipment operations.
• Strong communication for client relations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise maintenance crews on commercial grounds services.
• Plan and manage daily workloads for efficiency.
• Coordinate equipment, materials, and logistics for daily jobs.
• Attend safety and team meetings and ensure safety protocols.
• Perform mowing, raking, digging, and weeding of landscapes.
• Monitor irrigation controllers and maintain equipment.
• Load/unload heavy equipment and transport crew as needed.
• Prepare daily work reports and maintain client communications.

Skills

Leadership

Team Planning

Coordination

Safety

Field Operations

Irrigation

Equipment Operation

Logistics

Reporting

Client Service

Transportation

Job description

Commercial Grounds Maintenance (CGM) Crew Leader

Position Overview:

The Commercial Grounds Maintenance (CGM) Crew Leader is a hands-on supervisory position responsible for leading a year-round crew in the delivery of commercial grounds maintenance services. This role combines active field production with planning, administrative, and regulatory functions. The Crew Leader ensures that properties are maintained to company standards while training staff, managing daily workloads, and maintaining positive client relationships on-site.

Key Responsibilities Included but Not Limited To:

Leadership & Supervision

• Crew Management : Supervise and train maintenance crews on all aspects of grounds maintenance services.
• Team Planning : Plan and manage daily workloads to ensure efficiency.
• Coordination : Plan, coordinate, and collect necessary equipment and job materials each day.
• Safety : Attend and actively participate in crew and department general and safety meetings.

Field Operations & Maintenance

• Execution : Perform mowing, raking, digging, and weeding of commercial landscapes.
• Irrigation : Monitor and maintain irrigation controllers (changing times, replacing heads, etc.).
• Equipment Operation : Safely operate commercial zero-turn & push mowers, string trimmers, edgers, pruners, chainsaws, backpack blowers, and backpack sprayers.
• Logistics : Load and unload heavy equipment and planting materials from trucks.

Administration & Client Relations

• Reporting : Prepare daily reports for work as required by the company.
• Client Service : Maintain on-site relations and professional communications with clients, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Transportation : Safely drive company-owned vehicles (with or without trailers) to transport crew members.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Pay : $750-$1,000 per week salary
• Insurance : Affordable BCBS Health Insurance with optional Vision/Dental.
• Time Off : 40 hours Paid Time Off (PTO) annually + 11 Observed Holidays.
• Retirement: 401K program.
• Growth : Significant opportunities for advancement for candidates with proper qualifications and strong work ethic.
• Work / Life Balance Priority : Consistent daily hours and weekly scheduling

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Bland Landscaping Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Required Skills

Requirements & Qualifications

Licensing & Certifications

• Driver’s License: Must have a valid NC Driver's license and maintain a good driving record (CDL preferred).
• Pesticide License: Must be willing to obtain the NC Pesticide Applicator’s License.
• Background: Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis.
• Ability to bend and stoop continually and work outside in all weather conditions.
• Comfort working around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns, and other environmental risks.

Core Attributes

• Leadership: Good communication skills with the ability to motivate others and work with minimal supervision.
• Professionalism: Must present a professional, polite manner and wear company uniforms and sturdy shoes.
• Safety: Strict adherence to safety protocols regarding chemicals, equipment, and PPE (eye/ear protection).

Required Experience

Qualifications:

Requirements & Qualifications

Licensing & Certifications

• Driver’s License: Must have a valid NC Driver's license and maintain a good driving record (CDL preferred).
• Pesticide License: Must be willing to obtain the NC Pesticide Applicator’s License.
• Background: Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis.
• Ability to bend and stoop continually and work outside in all weather conditions.
• Comfort working around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns, and other environmental risks.

Core Attributes

• Leadership: Good communication skills with the ability to motivate others and work with minimal supervision.
• Professionalism: Must present a professional, polite manner and wear company uniforms and sturdy shoes.
• Safety: Strict adherence to safety protocols regarding chemicals, equipment, and PPE (eye/ear protection).