Landscape Crew Leader

Air Comfort, Inc; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Profit sharing

Paid training

Paid Time Off

Annual uniform allowance

Job summary

A leading landscaping company in Germantown is seeking full-time Landscape Specialty and Renovation Crew Leaders. The role involves training and managing technician crews, delivering seasonal landscaping services, and performing maintenance tasks such as shaping and pruning plants. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience and a strong commitment to safety. This position offers the opportunity for professional growth and a supportive work environment focused on sustainability and innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in leading technician crews.
• Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator’s License preferred.
• Proficient in plant identification.
• Ability to learn and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Train and manage a crew of technicians.
• Deliver spring clean-up and seasonal services.
• Install landscapes and perform maintenance tasks.
• Shape and prune trees and shrubs.
• Conduct snow and ice removal.

Skills

Leadership experience

Pest management knowledge

Safety commitment

Plant identification

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Degree in Horticulture or related field

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Join the team at David J. Frank, one of the country's leading green industry companies with a reputation built since 1959. We are currently seeking full-time Landscape Specialty and Renovation Crew Leaders for our Landscape Maintenance Department (LMD) through our Germantown branch location. These roles offer the opportunity for personal and professional growth, collaboration with industry experts, and the chance to work on hands‑on, outdoor projects. We value sustainability, creativity, and the use of new technology in our work. This is full‑time year‑round employment. During the winter we do snow removal, training, and complete maintenance projects.

Qualifications

• Crew Leaders haveminimum of one year experience in the production field leading and supervising technician crews ensuring client satisfaction with quality outcomes (pro-rated with advanced education)
• Possess and maintain WisconsinPesticide Applicator’s License (Category 3.0) is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and improve processes
• Commitment to safety
• Strongplantidentificationskills(annuals,perennials,trees,shrubs) preferred
• Two or four-year degree from an accredited college/university in Horticulture or related fieldis preferred.
• Bilingual - proficient/fluent in Spanish is a plus.
• Required to possess and maintain valid, non-probationarydriver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR).
• Required to successfully complete a preplacement physical (to include lifting 50 pounds) and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Crew Leaders train, develop, manage, review, motivate, and direct a crew of technicians and laborers.
• Specialty Crew Leaders deliver spring clean‑up services, including perennial care and removal of winter protection.
• Renovation Crew Leaders install new landscapes and landscape renovations such as drainage systems, nightscape systems, seed and sod, retaining walls, and pavers.
• Shape and prune shrubs, bushes, and trees.
• Perform seeding, sodding, and hydro‑mulching tasks.
• Conduct spring and fall cleanups.
• Remove snow and ice during winter.

Compensation

• Compensation for this position is based on experience
• Weekly pay
• Referral and retention incentives

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Profit Sharing
• Basic Life and voluntary Life Insurance
• Paid training
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Annual Uniform Allowance

David J. Frank is an Equal Opportunity Employer