Landscape Crew Lead

Tender Lawn Care; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA

401k with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid trainings

Company sponsored events

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Tender Lawn Care, a family‑owned landscape management and snowplowing company serving residential and commercial clients in West Michigan, is seeking an experienced Foreman to lead a small crew and oversee installations, renovations and seasonal maintenance. You will set grades, manage crews of 1–3, and ensure work quality in varied weather conditions.

Applicants should have 2+ years as a foreman in landscaping, a valid license, a clean driving record, and preferably a CDL.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience as a Foreman in the Landscaping Industry.
• Valid driver's license.
• Clean driving record.
• CDL preferred (not required).
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively.
• Must be willing and able to work in all weather conditions and temperatures.
• Extensive plant knowledge or a degree in horticulture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, train, and manage a crew of one to three people.
• Installations and renovations of landscaping features.
• Plants, trees, patios, retaining walls and drainage systems.
• Setting grades for projects.
• Spring and fall cleanups.
• Applying mulch and pruning.

Skills

Crew management

Leadership

Physical stamina

Weather resilience

Education

Horticulture degree

Tools

CDL

Job description

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
• Occasional Saturdays and overtime as required

Job Duties

• Installations
• Renovations
• Plants, trees, patios, retaining walls and drainage systems
• Setting grades
• Spring and fall cleanups
• Applying mulch
• Pruning
• Oversee, train, and manage a crew of one to three people

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience as a Foreman in the Landscaping Industry
• Valid driver's license
• Clean driving record
• CDL preferred (not required)
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively over the course of the day
• Must be willing and able to work in all weather conditions and temperatures
• Extensive plant knowledge or a degree in horticulture

Benefits and opportunities

• We invest not only in new equipment, but in the maintenance of all the equipment TLC relies on to do the job right.
• High quality company uniforms
• New headquarters with added space and amenities
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Supportive leadership
• Company sponsored events
• Health Insurance
• HSA
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid trainings

Family owned and operated since 1949, Tender Lawn Care is proud to provide high quality landscape management and snowplowing services to residential and commercial clients throughout West Michigan. We are excited to be experiencing tremendous growth and adding to our team to meet the needs of our clients.