Landscape Crew Leader - Tri County

GroundSystems, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Snow pay bonus

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Uniforms provided

On-the-job training

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

GroundSystems, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking a hands-on Crew Leader to manage a 1–4 person landscaping crew, blending fieldwork with leadership to deliver high-quality enhancement projects.

You will oversee daily operations, train crew members, uphold safety standards, operate and maintain equipment, and ensure projects meet workmanship and client expectations. CDL not required; must be 20+ and able to work outdoors year-round.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years old and eligible to work in the U.S.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather
• Strong attention to detail and safety
• Basic English communication skills

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily landscaping operations
• Training and supervising crew members
• Ensuring quality control and project standards
• Mowing, pruning, planting, and general groundskeeping
• Equipment operation and upkeep
• Maintaining a safe, efficient worksite

Skills

Basic English

Valid driver's license

Safety awareness

Team leadership

Outdoors work

Tools

Hand saws

Pruners

Mowers

Weed eaters

Blowers

Job description

Now Hiring: Crew Leaders

Lead with Purpose. Grow with Us.

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 worksiteOperating 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.