Landscape Crew Leader - Dayton

GroundSystems, Inc.; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; 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 seeking a hands-on Crew Leader in Dayton, Ohio to manage a small 1–4 person crew and ensure quality, safety, and efficiency on landscaping enhancement projects. This role blends fieldwork with leadership to deliver high quality service and steady team growth.

You will mentor crew, perform duties such as mowing, pruning, planting, equipment operation, and site supervision in all weather. A valid driver's license and reliable outdoor work ethic are required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years old.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience in landscaping or groundskeeping preferred.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily landscaping operations and ensure project standards.
• Train and supervise crew members (1–4 people).
• Maintain safety and efficiency at the worksite.
• Operate landscaping equipment and assist with truck/trailer tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Outdoor work

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Team supervision

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 Dayton, Ohio. As a Crew Leader, you'll combine fieldwork with leadership-ensuring high-quality service, efficient workflow, and team success across our enhancement projects.

If you have a background in landscaping and want to grow into leadership, this is your next step.

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

Ready to Lead and Grow?

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.