Landscape Crew Leader

Strauser Nature's Helpers; Denver (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Schill Grounds Management is seeking a Landscape Crew Leader to supervise and execute landscape projects from plans. You will manage project scope, crew, materials, and paperwork while maintaining customer relationships.

The role requires driving, operating diverse equipment, and supervising snow operations in winter, with flexibility for extended hours and outdoor work in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build and maintain professional customer relationships.
• Self-motivated and proactive with problem-solving mindset.
• Team-oriented with the ability to lead a crew.
• Experience leading landscape crews is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute landscape projects (hardscapes, lighting, installations) from plans.
• Manage project scope, layout, materials, and required paperwork.
• Operate and maintain equipment including skid steer, mini excavator, sod cutters, and more.
• Drive a commercial vehicle and tow trailers as needed.
• Lead crew, communicate effectively, and develop customer relationships.
• Supervise snow removal and winter operations.
• Adhere to company policies and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good written and oral communications

Customer relationship skills

Self-motivated

Creative problem solver

Team-oriented

Tools

Advanced mowing equipment

Job description

ALandscape Crew Leader isasupervisorposition that isresponsible forexecuting landscape plans, managing the project, and developing productive relationships with customers.Some LandscapeCrew Membersmay specialize in either enhancement or maintenance work, but all LandscapeCrew Leadersshould be willing and able to perform either enhancement or maintenance work at the discretion of their supervisor. All employees are expected to carry out the company’spurpose anddemonstrateour core values.

As aLandscape Crew LeaderatSchill Grounds Management, you must be able to perform the following essential functions of the job:

• Execute projects such as hardscapes, outdoor lighting, and landscape/lawn installations from a landscape plan.
• Manage the entire scope of our 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 andmaintainlong-term relationships with our customers.
• Supervisea snow zone during the winter including managing crews, location, and quality control.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

JOB SKILLS AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Good written and oral communicationskills
• Ability to develop strong professional relationshipswith customers
• Must be self-motivated
• Must be a creative problem solver with thecapacityto innovate
• Must be team-oriented

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Valid driver’s licensewith acceptable driving record to meet fleet insurance standards

Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test

One year of experience leading landscape crews

Must have advanced mowing equipment experience

Previousexperience setting up commercial mowing sites, preferred

Strong computer skillsand the ability to adapt to new software programs

Must be able to move and/orlift upto 60 pounds consistently

WORK CONDITIONS

Employees performing this jobshould be able and willing to drive or travel locallyif needed. Schedules for this position may vary and may require flexibility to work extended hours. Potential work hours during the snow season include nighttime, weekends, and holidays toparticipateinsnow removal activities. This position will require working outdoors invariousweather conditions including rain, snow, sun, extreme cold, or heat.