Landscape Crew Leader

GroundSystems, Inc.; Springdale (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-Round, Full-Time Employment

Snow Pay Bonus

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Health Insurance & Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Uniforms Provided

On-the-Job Training

Career Growth Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Job summary

GroundSystems, Inc. is hiring a hands-on Crew Leader to manage a small landscaping crew in Cincinnati, Ohio. You will lead field operations, ensure quality and safety, and train crew members while delivering high‑quality enhancement projects.

This role blends outdoor leadership with practical day‑to‑day supervision of mowing, pruning, planting, and groundskeeping tasks. The ideal candidate has a valid license, is physically capable of lifting 50 lbs, and can communicate in English.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Basic English communication skills
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather
• Eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily landscaping operations
• Ensuring quality control and project standards
• Training and supervising crew members
• Mowing, pruning, planting, and general groundskeeping
• Perennial bed maintenance and equipment upkeep
• Maintaining a safe, efficient worksite
• Operating trucks, trailers, and landscaping equipment

Skills

Driver's license

English proficiency

Lift 50 lbs

Outdoor work

Work eligibility

Job description

Now Hiring: Crew Leaders

Lead with Purpose. Grow with Us.

Ready to take your landscaping experience to the next level? At GroundSystems, we're looking for a hands‑on leader to manage and mentor a dedicated landscaping crew in Cincinnati, Ohio. As a Crew Leader, you'll combine fieldwork with leadership-ensuring high-quality service, efficient workflow, and team success across our enhancement projects.

We offer year‑round, full‑time work, industry‑leading benefits, and opportunities to grow as a leader.

Your Benefits Package Includes:

• Year‑Round, Full‑Time Employment
• Snow Pay Bonus
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Health Insurance & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Uniforms Provided
• On‑the‑Job Training
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Supportive Team Environment

What You'll Do

As a Crew Leader, you'll lead a crew of 1–4 members and be responsible for:

• Overseeing daily landscaping operations
• Ensuring quality control and project standards
• Training and supervising crew members
• Performing and guiding tasks such as:
• Mowing, pruning, planting, and general groundskeeping
• Perennial bed maintenance
• Equipment operation and upkeep
• Maintaining a safe, efficient worksite
• Operating trucks, trailers, and landscaping equipment

This is a hands‑on leadership role, perfect for someone who thrives outdoors and leads by example.

What We're Looking For

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record (CDL not required)
• At least 20 years old
• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather
• Basic English communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and safety
• Must use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Preferred Experience:

• Previous landscaping or groundskeeping experience
• Familiarity with tools such as hand saws, pruners, mowers, weed eaters, and blowers
• Experience supervising a small team or crew

Criminal History Disclosure:

We value the skills and experiences of all applicants. A prior conviction does not automatically disqualify you from consideration for employment. Each case will be reviewed based on the nature of the offense, its relevance to the job, and the time elapsed since the conviction.

Please note: In compliance with local ordinances, we only ask about criminal history after an initial review of qualifications and after making a conditional job offer.