Landscape Crew Lead: Drive Projects & Client Relationships

Schill Grounds Management; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Schill Grounds Management is seeking a Landscape Crew Leader in Bolingbrook, IL. The role supervises landscape projects from plans, manages crews and crews’ safety, and maintains strong customer relationships on site.

Responsibilities include executing hardscapes, lighting, and installations, coordinating materials and paperwork, and operating a variety of heavy and hand tools. Winter snow zone supervision is also required. A valid license and ability to lift 60 pounds are essential.

Qualifications

• One year of experience leading landscape crews.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass drug and alcohol test.
• Advanced mowing equipment experience.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to adapt to new software programs.
• Must be able to move and/or lift up to 60 pounds.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Execute projects such as hardscapes, outdoor lighting, and landscape/lawn installations from a landscape plan.
• Manage the entire scope of projects including job layout, materials, and required paperwork.
• Use various equipment including skid steer, mini excavator, sod cutters, bush hogs, brick saws, transits, and various hand tools.
• Drive a commercial vehicle and pull a trailer.
• Manage, develop, and effectively communicate with your crew.
• Develop and maintain long‑term relationships with our customers.
• Supervise a snow zone during the winter including managing crews, location, and quality control.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Customer relationships

Self-motivated

Creative problem solver

Team-oriented

Tools

Mowing equipment

Job description

Schill Grounds Management is seeking a Landscape Crew Leader in Bolingbrook, IL. The role supervises landscape projects from plans, manages crews and crews’ safety, and maintains strong customer relationships on site.

Responsibilities include executing hardscapes, lighting, and installations, coordinating materials and paperwork, and operating a variety of heavy and hand tools. Winter snow zone supervision is also required. A valid license and ability to lift 60 pounds are essential.