Crew Leader - Landscape Operations

U.S. Lawns in Houston N & W, & Montgomery County, TX; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Job summary

U.S. Lawns in Houston N & W, & Montgomery County, TX is seeking a reliable Crew Leader to guide field teams in delivering high-quality landscaping services.

You will manage daily operations, support your crew, and ensure safety, efficiency, and client satisfaction on every site. Ideal candidates have landscape industry experience, bilingual English/Spanish communication, strong leadership, and a solid work ethic.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the landscape industry or grounds maintenance.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish – required.
• Previous crew leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to operate and safely use landscaping equipment, including mowers, blowers, trimmers, and other hand tools.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to read schedules, safety procedures, and follow written instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily workloads and prepare tools and materials in advance.
• Assign tasks to team members and ensure high-quality, timely completion.
• Enforce company standards, safety protocols, and crew expectations.
• Train team members using company processes and training programs.
• Cross-train and develop future leaders within your crew.
• Provide direction and support to crew members throughout the workday.
• Maintain a clean, professional appearance on site and in company uniform.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients and address their needs or concerns professionally.
• Proactively communicate customer concerns, site conditions, and updates to management.
• Help identify safety risks or site issues and communicate them to management.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure work is completed to company and customer standards.
• Maintain daily punch lists to manage job quality and priorities.
• Ensure all safety protocols, PPE requirements, and tailgate meetings are followed.
• Keep crew vehicles, trailers, and equipment clean, organized, and in good working condition.
• Monitor equipment condition and follow maintenance and inventory schedules.
• Complete required vehicle, trailer, and equipment inspections and reports.
• Ensure proper use and care of company tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Complete required forms and daily logs, including LMRs, spray requests, and accident reports.
• Help organize and implement daily work schedules.
• Report irrigation issues, equipment problems, and needed repairs to management.
• Assist with crew performance reviews and tracking team goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Bilingual English/Spanish

Teamwork

Reliability

Punctuality

Independent worker

Job description

Benefits

• Company car
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off

CREW LEADER – LANDSCAPE OPERATIONS

Take charge. Build your crew. Deliver excellence.

We're seeking a reliable, hands-on Crew Leader to lead field teams in delivering high-quality landscaping services. You’ll manage daily operations, support your team, maintain customer satisfaction, and ensure the job is completed safely, efficiently, and to company standards.

If you have landscape industry experience, bilingual English/Spanish communication skills, leadership ability, and a strong work ethic, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

Crew & Jobsite Leadership

• Plan daily workloads and prepare tools and materials in advance.
• Assign tasks to team members and ensure high-quality, timely completion.
• Enforce company standards, safety protocols, and crew expectations.
• Train team members using company processes and training programs.
• Cross-train and develop future leaders within your crew.
• Provide direction and support to crew members throughout the workday.

Customer Interaction

• Maintain a clean, professional appearance on site and in company uniform.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients and address their needs or concerns professionally.
• Proactively communicate customer concerns, site conditions, and updates to management.
• Help identify safety risks or site issues and communicate them to management.

Quality, Safety & Brand Excellence

• Conduct site inspections and ensure work is completed to company and customer standards.
• Maintain daily punch lists to manage job quality and priorities.
• Ensure all safety protocols, PPE requirements, and tailgate meetings are followed.
• Keep crew vehicles, trailers, and equipment clean, organized, and in good working condition.

Equipment Oversight

• Monitor equipment condition and follow maintenance and inventory schedules.
• Complete required vehicle, trailer, and equipment inspections and reports.
• Ensure proper use and care of company tools, equipment, and vehicles.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Complete required forms and daily logs, including LMRs, spray requests, and accident reports.
• Help organize and implement daily work schedules.
• Report irrigation issues, equipment problems, and needed repairs to management.
• Assist with crew performance reviews and tracking team goals.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the landscape industry or grounds maintenance.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish – required.
• Previous crew leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to operate and safely use landscaping equipment, including mowers, blowers, trimmers, and other hand tools.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to read schedules, safety procedures, and follow written instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.