Landscape Construction Crew Leader

DJ's Landscape Management; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, & Dental Benefits

401(k) with company match

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Annual boot reimbursement

Annual rain gear reimbursement

Referral bonus

Performance reviews

Career advancement

Ongoing training and development

Company events

Job summary

DJ's Landscape Management is seeking a hands-on Landscape Construction and Enhancement Crew Lead in Grand Rapids. You will oversee a 2–3 person crew, drive project completion from start to finish, and ensure installations meet our company standards.

The role requires leading by example, maintaining production pace, and coordinating with supervisors to keep crews productive and safe in outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• Lead daily operations of a 2–3 person crew.
• Execute landscape installations from start to finish.
• Read work orders, layouts, and basic plans.
• Maintain production pace while ensuring quality control.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and crew.

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape construction and enhancement projects.
• Supervise a 2–3 person crew daily.
• Ensure installations meet company standards and schedule.
• Set example and keep production moving on site.

Skills

Crew leadership

Equipment operation

Reading plans

Clear communication

Physical stamina

Tools

Skid steer

Mini loader/dingo

Trailer handling

Job description

Landscape Construction and Landscape Enhancement Crew Leads complete landscape construction and enhancement projects, along with leading a 2-3 person crew. This is a hands-on position where you will lead by example, keep production moving on schedule, and ensure all installations meet company standards.

Team Member Benefits

• Competitive base pay: $22-$30+/hr., based on experience
• Snow pay
• Compensation Incentives
• Health, Vision, & Dental Benefits
• 401(k) plan, with company match
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral bonus
• Performance reviews
• Annual boot reimbursement
• Annual rain gear reimbursement
• Company events
• Awards and recognition from peers and leaders
• Ongoing training and development
• Career advancement

Requirements

• Lead daily operations of a 2–3 person crew
• Execute landscape installations from start to finish
• Read work orders, layouts, and basic plans
• Maintain production pace while ensuring quality control
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and crew
• Equipment operation experience required (Skid steer, mini loader/dingo, basic trailer and equipment handling)
• Installation experience required (Planting shrubs, perennials, trees, bed preparation and layout, edging installation, grading and drainage)
• Crew leadership experience required (Leading or assisting with a 2–3 person crew, ability to assign tasks and keep crew productive, basic problem solving on- site)
• Valid Chauffeur’s license (or CDL A/B) with DOT medical card required (or the ability to obtain)
• Smartphone Required
• Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently
• Reliable attendance and work ethic
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and work in outdoor conditions
• Lawn prep and hydroseed experience preferred
• Irrigation or lighting experience preferred
• Hardscape experience preferred

DJ's Landscape Management is a drug‑free workplace. As a condition of employment, new Team Members are required to pass a pre‑employment drug test and participate in random drug tests during their active employment.

DJ's Landscape Management is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

This employer participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.