Grounds Crew Technician

crosscreeknursery; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance Options

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Supportive team culture

Four 10-hour workdays

Job summary

Cross Creek Grounds in Virginia, MN is seeking a dedicated Crew Leader to oversee and work with our landscape maintenance teams. In this outdoor, hands-on role, you'll coordinate routes, lead crews, and ensure quality maintenance of properties.

You'll benefit from a supportive team culture, comprehensive benefits like PTO and health options, and an engaging work environment. Join us to help cultivate beautiful landscapes while enjoying flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscape services, or outdoor labor.
• Ability to lead teams and manage workflow efficiently.
• Comfortable with physical outdoor work throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily routes for the landscape maintenance team.
• Demonstrate proper landscaping techniques.
• Monitor crew productivity and workflow.
• Conduct property walk-throughs and document service needs.
• Oversee the safe loading and unloading of equipment.

Skills

Grounds maintenance knowledge

Team leadership

Landscape tools experience

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Mobile app literacy

Physical fitness

Valid driver's license

Job description

Position Overview

Cross Creek Grounds is looking for a dependable, hands‑on Crew Leader to guide and work alongside our landscape maintenance teams. This is a field‑based role where you’ll be outside, getting your hands dirty, leading hardworking people who take pride in what they do.

At Cross Creek, you’ll be part of a diverse, award‑winning company with opportunities to grow across multiple divisions, including nursery, production, and hardscaping. We take pride in the quality of our work and the people who make it happen every day.

If you’re ready to work hard, learn fast, and be part of a team that values craftsmanship and camaraderie, apply today to join the team and grow with us. Our retention rate is among the highest in the landscaping industry thanks to our supportive culture, friendly faces, and loyal clients who make every day rewarding.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily routes for commercial and residential properties and make sure the crew is prepared for each job.
• Demonstrate proper techniques for edging, trimming, blowing, and detailed grounds upkeep.
• Monitor crew productivity and adjust workflow to stay on schedule.
• Conduct walk throughs at every property and document any service needs or follow up tasks.
• Oversee safe loading and unloading of equipment, tools, and materials every morning and afternoon.
• Ensure every property looks polished by the time the crew leaves.

Required Skills & Experience

• Background in grounds maintenance, landscape services, or outdoor labor roles.
• Ability to lead small teams with confidence and keep work flowing smoothly.
• Working knowledge of mowers, blowers, trimmers, and other landscape tools.
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to make decisions in the field.
• Reliable communication skills for coordinating with clients, supervisors, and crew members.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks on busy routes.
• Comfortable learning mobile apps for time tracking and job documentation.
• Physically able to lift equipment, work outdoors all year, and handle fast paced field work.
• Valid drivers license and dependable transportation.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance Options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 3% Company Match
• Superior Work Environment & Supportive Team Culture
• Four 10-Hour Workdays Per Week (Enjoy 3-Day Weekends!)