Landscape Crew Leader

Kent Countryside Nursery, Inc.; Town of Carmel (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Kent Countryside Nursery and Landscaping is seeking a bilingual Crew Leader to manage day-to-day field operations and serve as the primary link between management, crews, and clients. You will drive quality workmanship and keep projects on track.

Qualifications include 1–2 years in landscaping, leadership experience, and a valid driver's license. Fluency in English and Spanish is required. This full-time role is based on-site and offers competitive pay with benefits.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Spanish for crew management and client communication.
• Minimum 1–2 years hands-on landscaping experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Must have a valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and work with a team of 2–5 crew members across multiple sites.
• Communicate daily with management, clients, and crew in English and Spanish.
• Oversee site execution including plant care, pruning, and landscape installation.
• Maintain high standards for safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Crew leadership

Landscaping

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join a Winning Team! Kent Countryside Nursery and Landscaping is searching for a Leaders who can "take the bull by the horns," inspire a team to perform and earn customers for life. Do you have experience in any of the trades? Are you a leader ready to step up to a career opportunity? If this describes you, contact us today.

About Us:

Kent Countryside Nursery is a family-owned and operated nursery and landscaping company that has been serving Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester counties for more than 30 years. We are known and respected for our first-class landscaping services, ranging from design through installation. Our team members have over 50 years of combined landscaping experience. If you are passionate about what you do and want to hone your skills as an artisan and a leader, come join our team led by two Cornell-educated landscape professionals.

Role Overview

We are searching for a motivated, proactive, bilingual Crew Leader to manage day-to-day job site operations. You will serve as the primary link between management, field crews, and clients, driving quality workmanship and keeping projects running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and work alongside a team of 2-5 crew members across various daily job sites.
• Act as the main point of contact, facilitating daily communication in both English and Spanish among management, client contacts, and crew members.
• Oversee site execution, including plant care, pruning, and landscape installation.
• Maintain high standards for job site safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Language: Fluent in both English and Spanish (Required for crew management and client communication).
• License: Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record (Required).
• Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of hands-on landscaping experience; prior crew lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Physical: Ability to perform heavy manual labor (lifting, digging, equipment operation) in various weather conditions.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience driving small dump trucks or hauling trailers.
• Experience operating landscape equipment (skid steer, backhoe, compact loader).

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay plus performance bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Tips & supplemental payJob Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Pay may depend on skills and/or qualifications

Experience:

• equipment: 1 year (Preferred)
• landscaping: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)