Landscape Crew Leader: Lead, Train & Deliver Grounds

The Budd Group; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Budd Group is seeking a Landscape Crew Leader to supervise a crew of 5-10, oversee on-site operations, mentor teammates, and drive project quality. This role rewards hands-on leadership, safety focus, and clear opportunities for growth on commercial grounds.

You will perform mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, and mulching with power equipment, enforce PPE standards, and coordinate daily reporting. Valid driver's license and English communication are required for coordinating the team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional landscape experience.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record.
• Ability to operate commercial landscape tools and heavy equipment.
• Strong English communication to direct teams and report site updates.
• Basic math and practical problem-solving for daily reporting.

Responsibilities

• Crew Leadership & Training: Directly supervise, train, and mentor a crew of 5-10 landscape laborers.
• Field Operations & Quality: Perform mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, and mulching; operate equipment; monitor plant health and seasonal tasks.
• Safety & Equipment Oversight: Ensure daily tool inventory; enforce PPE usage; relay safety standards and vehicle handling.

Skills

Crew leadership

English comms

Driver's license

Equipment operation

Math skills

Tools

Mowers & power equipment

Job description

The Budd Group is seeking a Landscape Crew Leader to supervise a crew of 5-10, oversee on-site operations, mentor teammates, and drive project quality. This role rewards hands-on leadership, safety focus, and clear opportunities for growth on commercial grounds.

You will perform mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, and mulching with power equipment, enforce PPE standards, and coordinate daily reporting. Valid driver's license and English communication are required for coordinating the team.