Landscape Crew Lead - Turf & Team Leadership (Outdoor)

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) match

Health plan

Employee-owned company

Stock purchase options

Career development program

Scholarship program

Charitable matching

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Landscape Enhancement Crew Leader to oversee on-site turf and landscape maintenance in the Fairview Heights and St. Louis metro area. You will lead a crew, plan daily tasks, and ensure high-quality work outdoors in all weather conditions.

We offer paid time off, advancement opportunities, employer-provided gear, a 401(k) with company match, and comprehensive health benefits. Travel up to 25% may be required for this permanent, full-time role.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Preferred: background in Horticulture or Landscaping.
• Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID knowledge.
• Ability to complete the Davey landscape career development books upon hire.
• Ability to complete the Davey first aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Directs crew members and equipment and plans and executes assigned work.
• Enhances appearance and value of properties through direction of your crew in daily grounds and turf maintenance.
• Plant, trim, mow, weed, mulch, fertilize and more.
• Learn to diagnose insect, disease, and cultural/environmental turf and shrub conditions.
• Maintain open communication with management and clients to provide feedback on landscape needs.
• Drive, use, maintain and properly operate landscape equipment.

Skills

Outdoor affinity

Horticulture/ Landscaping background

Turf, weed, tree & shrub ID

Davey career development books / first

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Landscape Enhancement Crew Leader to oversee on-site turf and landscape maintenance in the Fairview Heights and St. Louis metro area. You will lead a crew, plan daily tasks, and ensure high-quality work outdoors in all weather conditions.

We offer paid time off, advancement opportunities, employer-provided gear, a 401(k) with company match, and comprehensive health benefits. Travel up to 25% may be required for this permanent, full-time role.