Fine Gardening Crew Leader

Currin Outdoor Living LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Professional Development Opportunities

Company Cell Phone

Job summary

Currin Outdoor Living LLC seeks a Fine Gardening Crew Leader to oversee high-end garden care and routine landscape maintenance, with emphasis on ornamental plants, flowers, shrubs, seasonal displays, and meticulous presentation.

You will lead a skilled crew, coordinate daily tasks, ensure safety and quality, communicate with clients about expectations, and contribute to delivering premium outdoor spaces for our Triangle-area projects.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in fine gardening, horticulture, or detailed landscape maintenance.
• 2 years of crew-lead experience in landscape maintenance or fine gardening.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Strong knowledge of ornamental plants, shrubs, flowers, pruning techniques, and equipment operation.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee detailed hand pruning, deadheading, weeding, plant-health checks, and perennial/annual flower care.
• Delegate and supervise lawn mowing, string trimming, edging, and general grounds maintenance.
• Safely drive a truck and trailer to jobsites.
• Maintain equipment used by the crew.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high aesthetic standard.
• Communicate with clients about daily work, future needs, out-of-scope opportunities, and property expectations.

Skills

Fine gardening

Crew leadership

Plant knowledge

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Communication

Education

Horticulture degree/certification

Tools

LMN Time

Job description

Fine Gardening Crew Leader

$65,000-$80,000 salary + bonus

Lead detailed garden care for premium landscapes where plant knowledge and an exceptional eye for detail matter.

Currin Outdoor Living is seeking a Fine Gardening Crew Leader to oversee high-end garden care and routine landscape maintenance, with special emphasis on ornamental plants, flowers, shrubs, seasonal displays, and meticulous property presentation.

At Currin Outdoor Living, our mission is simple: To honor God by creating spaces that help foster and build better relationships. We're guided by integrity, excellence, accountability, and teamwork - and we welcome employees of all beliefs who share those values.

Compensation & Benefits

• $65,000-$80,000 salary + bonus
• Health Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Company Cell Phone

What You'll Do

• Perform and oversee detailed hand pruning, deadheading, weeding, plant-health checks, and perennial/annual flower care.
• Delegate and supervise lawn mowing, string trimming, edging, and general grounds maintenance.
• Safely drive a truck and trailer to jobsites.
• Maintain equipment used by the crew.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high aesthetic standard.
• Communicate with clients about daily work, future needs, out-of-scope opportunities, and property expectations.

What We're Looking For

• 2 years of experience in fine gardening, horticulture, or detailed landscape maintenance.
• 2 years of crew-lead experience in landscape maintenance or fine gardening.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Strong knowledge of ornamental plants, shrubs, flowers, pruning techniques, and equipment operation.
• Strong attention to detail.

What Will Help You Stand Out

• Degree or certification in horticulture, plant biology, landscape maintenance, or a related field is a plus.
• Strong communication skills.
• Exceptional eye for floral care, plant health, bed styling, and ornamental garden presentation.
• Computer skills and experience with LMN Time or similar landscape software are a plus.

Physical & Work Environment

This is an active outdoor leadership position. Candidates must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 80 pounds and work in changing weather, noise, dust, pollen, wet conditions, and around landscape equipment.

Travel to jobsites throughout the Triangle area is required using a company vehicle.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why Currin Outdoor Living?

We're not your average landscape company. We create and care for premium outdoor environments with creativity, precision, and pride. You'll be part of a growing team that values quality work, accountability, teamwork, and professional development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Currin Outdoor Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Military-experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.