Landscape Crew Leader

recruiting.paylocity.com - jobboard; Canton (GA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tools provided

Equipment provided

Vehicle provided

Job summary

Russell Landscape in Canton, GA is seeking a skilled Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader & Driver to lead a 2–5 person crew delivering high-quality maintenance for commercial properties.

You will drive to sites, supervise daily tasks, train staff, communicate with clients, and ensure safety and record-keeping. The role offers full-time hours with benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and tools and equipment provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in landscape maintenance with at least 2 in a leadership role.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Experience driving trucks and towing trailers.
• Strong knowledge of landscape maintenance and irrigation.
• Ability to read and interpret site plans.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and organization.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a crew of 2–5 landscape workers.
• Operate and drive trucks and trailers to job sites.
• Ensure mowing, trimming, pruning, weeding, and fertilizing meet standards.
• Train and mentor crew in maintenance techniques and safety.
• Monitor progress and ensure timely completion.
• Conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections and ensure safety.
• Communicate with clients and management about status and requests.
• Record work performed, materials used, and time spent on site.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Description

Russell Landscape is seeking a skilled and experienced Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader & Driver to lead a team of landscape technicians in providing high-quality maintenance services for commercial properties. This role requires a hands‑on leader with strong horticultural knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive and manage a crew efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead a crew of 2–5 landscape maintenance workers.
• Operate and drive trucks and trailers to transport crew, tools, and materials to and from job sites.
• Ensure all maintenance tasks (mowing, trimming, pruning, weeding, fertilizing, etc.) are performed to company and industry standards.
• Train and mentor crew members in proper landscape maintenance techniques and safety procedures.
• Monitor job progress and ensure timely completion of daily assignments.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections and ensure safe and legal operation of vehicles and equipment.
• Communicate with clients and management regarding job status, concerns, or special requests.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and time spent on site.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of landscape maintenance experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record;
• Proven experience driving trucks and towing trailers with equipment.
• Strong knowledge of landscape maintenance practices, plant care, and irrigation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret site plans and schedules.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and performing physical tasks for extended periods.

Offered:

• Hourly pay based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tools, vehicles, and equipment provided