Landscape Crew Leader

Walter’s Nursery, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3% matched simple IRA

Medical & dental insurance

Long-term disability

Paid sick, vacation & holiday time

Job summary

Walter’s Nursery, Inc. is seeking a Landscape Crew Leader to manage and work with a 3–5 person crew on general landscape projects, planting installations, and maintenance tasks in the Pennsylvania area.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, ability to operate trucks with trailers and landscape equipment, and strong communication skills. Walter’s Nursery offers ongoing horticulture education and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of landscape crew leadership experience.
• Experience operating trucks with trailers and general landscape equipment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to undergo horticulture education to improve plant knowledge.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work with a 3–5 person crew on landscape projects, planting installations, and maintenance tasks.
• Perform planting installations and general landscape maintenance.
• Ensure safe operation of equipment and proper tool use.
• Coordinate daily instructions with production office and crew.

Skills

Crew leadership

Communication

Vehicle operation

Heavy lifting

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Landscape equipment

Job description

Benefits: 3% matched simple IRA, medical & dental insurance, long-term disability, and paid sick, vacation & holiday time.

As a crew leader, you will be responsible for managing and working with a 3-5 person crew on general landscape projects, planting installations, and detail-oriented maintenance projects.

5+ years of experience is preferred for this position.

Experience operating trucks with trailers along with general landscaping equipment is needed.

A landscape crew leader should have good communication and interpersonal skills.

While an expert horticultural knowledge is preferred, Walter’s Nursery offers continuing education in the horticulture field to improve plant knowledge.

Other Requirements:

• Valid drivers license and a clean driving record; reliable transportation to work.
• Ability to operate general landscape equipment and tools.
• Ability to physically lift 50lbs.

A Day at Walter’s Nursery:

• 7:30 a – Start of workday – Meet in our production office to receive that day’s instruction, crew details, etc.
• 7:30-8:00 a – Depart to jobsite with your crew, tools, and materials, in a company vehicle. You will not be asked to use your own vehicle during the work day.
• 8:00 a-12:00 p – Working on the jobsite.
• 12:30 p-4:00 p – Working on the jobsite.
• 4:00 p-4:30 p – Depart the jobsite and return to the nursery to unload tools, materials, etc. if necessary.