Landscape Crew Leader

Mariani Landscape; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A premier outdoor living company is seeking a Landscape Enhancements Crew Leader in Westmont, IL. In this role, you will lead a team in executing high-quality landscape projects, ensuring both quality and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in landscape construction and team leadership, along with the ability to operate various landscape equipment. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to execute diverse enhancement projects.
• Manage and motivate crew to meet project deadlines.
• Review daily project information with manager.

Skills

Problem-solving ability

Ability to think strategically

Experience operating landscape equipment

Understanding of land elevations

Education

Valid driver's license

DOT Medical card or ability to obtain one

3 years' experience in landscape construction

3 years as a team leader

Job description

## **Work With The Best**We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide. Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country’s largest and most complex landscape projects. Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network. The opportunities are endless.**Woodlawns Landscape** is looking for a dedicated, high-energy **Landscape Enhancements Crew Leader** to join us this Spring in our **Westmont, IL** location. Working directly under the Enhancements Field Operations Manager, you will be the driving force behind the high-quality transformations our clients rave about.**The Role at a Glance**As the Crew Leader, you are more than just a lead; you are the guardian of quality and efficiency on the job site. You will lead a team to execute diverse enhancement projects—from hardscape installs to complex plantings, ensuring every detail meets our gold standard.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Understand and execute landscape construction practices that include but are not limited to the following:* Bed prep, proper planting, mulching.* Lawn prep, seed and sod installation.* Drainage installation involving plumbing downspouts, Flo-Wells and other basins.* Hardscape demo, excavation, prep, an installation of cobblestone, bluestone, pavers, etc.* Manage and motivate crew to create a quality product and perform within budgeted project hours.* Review information for daily project with Enhancements Field Operations Manager and mentor crew leader, communicate to crew to help strategize the crew’s task list for the day.* Load materials and equipment the afternoon prior to start date.**Required Skills / Abilities*** In the field, problem solving ability.* Ability to think strategically during a project and keep crew efficient and productive.* Experience operating mini skid steer, skid steer, mini excavator and other landscape equipment.* Understanding of land elevations and layout in relation to project.* Learn skills to motivate and instruct crew to execute a safe, efficient, project within budgeted hours.**Supervisory Responsibility*** Crew Member**Education and Experience*** A valid driver’s license with a good driving record is a must.* Possess a DOT Medical card or be able to obtain one.* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in landscape construction.* Minimum of 3 years as a team leader.**The Perks*** 401(k) plan with company match* Medical insurance* Dental insurance* Vision insurance* FSA/HSA* PerkSpot* Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance* Paid time Off* Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)**Pay Transparency**Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.Position Range:$19.00 - $21.00 p/hPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Employers can only E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.A part of the U.S. Immigration laws protects legally-authorized workers from discrimination based on their citizenship status and national origin. If you have the skills, experience, and legal right to work, your citizenship or immigration status shouldn’t get in the way.*Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.*### Get In TouchIntroduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.