Fine Gardening Crew Leader — Detail-Driven Landscape Lead

Currin Outdoor Living; 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 is seeking 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 property presentation. Travel to the Triangle area using a company vehicle may be required.

The role requires 2 years in fine gardening and at least 2 years leading crews, plus a valid driver's license and strong plant knowledge.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in fine gardening 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 experience

Crew-lead experience

Driver's license

Ornamental plants knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Horticulture / landscape degree or certification

Tools

LMN Time or similar software

Job description

Currin Outdoor Living is seeking 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 property presentation. Travel to the Triangle area using a company vehicle may be required.

The role requires 2 years in fine gardening and at least 2 years leading crews, plus a valid driver's license and strong plant knowledge.