Crew Leader – Landscape Enhancements

Eastern-Land-Management-; Monroe (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Land Management seeks a Landscape Enhancements Crew Leader to supervise field crews, coordinate daily activities, and ensure high-quality landscape installations. The role combines hands-on landscape work with leadership, project coordination, and client communication in outdoor environments.

Responsibilities include interpreting plans, guiding crew methods, and maintaining safety and quality standards while delivering projects on time for diverse client properties.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in landscaping or related field.
• Experience leading or supervising a landscaping crew.
• Strong knowledge of plants, trees, shrubs, and landscape installation techniques.
• Ability to interpret landscape plans and project specifications.
• Valid driver’s license preferred/required depending on position

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a landscape enhancements crew in the field.
• Coordinate daily crew activities to complete projects safely and on plan.
• Perform landscape enhancement work including planting, mulching, edging, pruning.
• Interpret landscape plans and specifications to ensure correct completion.
• Maintain safety, quality, and client satisfaction on job sites.
• Communicate with supervisors and clients regarding progress and issues.

Skills

Crew leadership

Communication

Plants & landscaping knowledge

Safety awareness

Physical fitness

Team motivation

Plan interpretation

Tools

Power equipment operation

Lawn mower operation

Trimmer operation

Hand tool operation

Job description

Join a dedicated team responsible for creating and maintaining high-quality outdoor environments for clients. As a Landscape Enhancements Crew Leader, you will lead a team in completing landscape enhancement projects while ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard of quality. This is a hands-on leadership position that combines landscape expertise with crew supervision, project coordination, and customer service. If you have experience in landscaping and enjoy leading a team while taking pride in the finished product, this is an excellent opportunity to make a visible impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a landscape enhancements crew while working alongside team members in the field.
• Coordinate daily crew activities to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to plan.
• Perform and oversee landscape enhancement work including planting, bed preparation, mulching, edging, pruning, and other landscape improvements.
• Interpret landscape plans, project specifications, and work instructions to ensure projects are completed correctly.
• Ensure work meets company quality standards and client expectations.
• Properly organize and utilize tools, materials, equipment, and other resources needed to complete projects.
• Operate hand tools, power equipment, mowers, trimmers, blowers, and other landscaping equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assist with the loading, unloading, transportation, and proper handling of landscape materials and equipment.
• Monitor job sites for safety, quality, and productivity.
• Train, direct, and provide guidance to crew members on proper work methods and safety procedures.
• Communicate with supervisors regarding project progress, site conditions, materials, equipment, and any issues that may affect completion.
• Communicate professionally with clients and respond appropriately to questions or site concerns.
• Maintain accurate information regarding work completed, materials used, and time worked as required.
• Maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment in proper working and safe condition.
• Follow all company safety procedures and ensure crew members are working safely.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on a variety of commercial and landscape properties.
• Perform other landscape enhancement and crew leadership duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in landscaping or a related field.
• Previous experience leading or supervising a landscaping crew preferred.
• Strong knowledge of landscaping practices, plants, trees, shrubs, and landscape installation techniques.
• Ability to interpret landscape plans and project specifications.
• Ability to operate landscaping equipment, power tools, and hand tools safely.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate team members.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and keep projects moving efficiently.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, rain, snow, and cold temperatures.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record preferred/required based on position requirements.

Offered compensation: $22/hr - $28/hr

Experience and License Requirements

• Landscape Installation and Enhancements
• Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance
• Crew Leadership / Team Supervision
• Landscape Plan Interpretation
• Planting and Landscape Installation
• Power Equipment Operation
• Hand Tool Operation
• Commercial Landscaping
• Valid Driver's License