Landscape Crew Leader

crosscreeknursery; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Health and Dental Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Quarterly Company Appreciation Events

Four 10-hour workdays per week

Job summary

Cross Creek Nursery in Virginia, Minnesota, is seeking a Team Leader for the Design-Build Division. This role involves leading and managing crews, ensuring projects are completed on schedule and according to specifications.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to gain professional certifications. Benefits include health insurance, a 401K with company match, and four 10-hour workdays per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and coaching teams.
• Ability to maintain safety standards on job sites.
• Experience with landscaping installation and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Design-Build crews for landscape projects.
• Coordinate resources with the Project Manager.
• Train crew members in landscaping skills.
• Maintain daily job records and uphold safety regulations.

Skills

Excellent customer service and communication skills

Self-motivated with a strong work ethic

Positive attitude and proactive mindset

Professional demeanor in appearance, speech, and behavior

Willingness to attain professional certification

Job description

Team Leader – Design Build Division

Reports To: Project Manager / Supervisor

Required Result

As a Team Leader in the Design-Build Division, you are accountable for:

• Leading, coaching, and managing Design-Build crews while delivering landscape projects on time, within budget, and according to project specifications and company standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with project owners, managers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Enforce and uphold all safety standards on job sites.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager to schedule necessary materials, subcontractors, equipment, and other resources.
• Complete projects within the hours and budget allocated.
• Train and develop crew members into highly skilled and competent landscape installers.
• Maintain and submit daily job records as required by Cross Creek Nursery and Landscaping.
• Work independently to install landscaping projects using experience, certifications, or educational background.
• Operate equipment safely and in accordance with all relevant safety regulations and manuals. Train crew members on proper equipment use.
• Read, interpret, and implement Landscape and Construction Plans.

Performance Standards

• Produce high-quality results for all assigned jobs.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe job site per company standards.
• Interact with clients and employees respectfully, politely, and professionally.
• Promote Cross Creek Nursery and Landscaping's image through the upkeep of clean, safe equipment and vehicles.
• Uphold a neat, professional appearance and conduct at all times.
• Protect the confidentiality of client and company information.

Required Skills and Experience

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Positive attitude and a proactive mindset.
• Professional demeanor in appearance, speech, and behavior.
• Willingness and ability to attain professional certification within one year of hire (e.g., NALP-Installation, Spray Tech, Certified Horticulturist, or other approved certifications).

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Quarterly Company Appreciation Events
• Four 10-hour workdays per week (3 day weekends)