Landscape Crew Lead — Growth Path to Ops Lead

The Grounds Guys; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Major holidays off

Job summary

The Grounds Guys of Atlanta is seeking a Crew Foreman to lead a residential landscape maintenance crew in the field, coordinating day-to-day execution to ensure safe, efficient, and consistently high-quality service.

This hands-on working leader role offers a growth track toward an Operations Lead, with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional Saturdays, year-round employment in the Atlanta area.

Qualifications

• Experience leading residential landscape maintenance crews.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive company vehicles.
• Strong attendance and punctuality.
• Clear, calm communication and proactive problem reporting.
• Ownership mindset: treat equipment, time, and customer property like it’s yours.

Responsibilities

• Lead the crew day-to-day in the field and set the pace through example (attitude, respect, safety, productivity).
• Review the daily route plan with Field Leadership before starting each morning.
• Assign clear tasks, confirm understanding, and keep the crew on plan throughout the day.
• Execute and enforce Quality Standards to prevent rework, callbacks, and customer complaints.
• Maintain clean, safe, professional jobsites (including end-of-job walkthrough and cleanup).
• Take and submit required before/after photos and job notes.
• Communicate proactively with Operations Lead / Field Leadership throughout the day.
• Escalate issues early, including weather delays, access problems, scope questions, and customer concerns.
• Help train and coach new team members in the field.
• Care for trucks, trailers, and equipment; complete checks and report issues promptly.

Skills

Leadership experience

Driver's license

Punctuality

Clear communication

Problem reporting

Training coaching

Job description

The Grounds Guys of Atlanta is seeking a Crew Foreman to lead a residential landscape maintenance crew in the field, coordinating day-to-day execution to ensure safe, efficient, and consistently high-quality service.

This hands-on working leader role offers a growth track toward an Operations Lead, with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional Saturdays, year-round employment in the Atlanta area.