Landscape Enhancement Crew Leader

DJ's Landscape Management; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus

Health & Dental Benefits

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

EAP

Referral bonus

Boot reimbursement

Training & development

Career advancement

Job summary

DJ's Landscape Management in Wixom, MI is seeking a Landscape Enhancement Crew Leader to guide a installation and landscape construction crew on projects year-round, with winter snow and ice management. This hands-on leadership role requires strong time management, safety discipline, and the ability to deliver high-quality results on schedule.

You will lead planting, mulching, bed enhancements, and detailed landscape improvements while operating skid steers and other equipment safely.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of landscaping installation experience required.
• Experience operating skid steers or similar equipment preferred.
• Previous leadership or crew lead experience required.
• Valid Chauffeur’s License required (or ability to obtain).
• Must meet DOT requirements (medical card and acceptable driving record).
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift, bend, and perform physical work throughout the day.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and team mindset.
• Ability to manage time and stay organized on job sites.
• Smartphone required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside a landscape enhancement crew, taking ownership of projects from start to finish.
• Bring outdoor spaces to life through planting, mulching, bed enhancements, and detailed landscape improvements.
• Operate skid steers and other equipment safely and efficiently
• Prepare and organize equipment and materials to set your crew up for success each day.
• Ensure every job is completed safely, efficiently, and to high-quality standards.
• Train, guide, and support crew members while building a strong, reliable team.
• Maintain equipment and keep job sites clean and organized.
• Communicate with supervisors and take responsibility for overall crew performance in the field.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Tools

Skid steer operation

Job description

Landscape Enhancement Crew Leader – Wixom, MI

We’re growing in the Ann Arbor area and are excited to add new team members to our team! DJ’s Landscape Management is hiring Landscape Enhancement Crew Leaders to support our installation and landscape construction projects.

In this hands‑on leadership role, you’ll lead a crew, operate equipment, and take full ownership of landscape installation projects from start to finish.

You’ll complete landscaping projects such as planting, mulching, and bed installation while leading your team in delivering high‑quality work. As a Crew Leader, you’ll prepare equipment, direct and develop your crew, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to company standards. This is a year round, full time position that transitions into snow and ice management in the winter.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base pay:$24 - $28+ /hr.,based on experience
• Compensation bonus
• Snow pay
• Health, Vision, & Dental Benefits
• 401(k) plan, with company match
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral bonus'
• Performance reviews
• Annual boot and rain gear reimbursement
• Company events
• Awards and recognition from peers and leaders
• Ongoing training and development
• Career advancement

Responsibilities - What You'll Do

• Lead and work alongside a landscape enhancement crew, taking ownership of projects from start to finish
• Bring outdoor spaces to life through planting, mulching, bed enhancements, and detailed landscape improvements
• Operate skid steers and other equipment safely and efficiently
• Prepare and organize equipment and materials to set your crew up for success each day
• Ensure every job is completed safely, efficiently, and to high-quality standards
• Train, guide, and support crew members while building a strong, reliable team
• Maintain equipment and keep job sites clean and organized
• Communicate with supervisors and take responsibility for overall crew performance in the field

Requirements - What We Are Looking For

• 1–2 years of landscaping installation experience required
• Experience operating skid steers and similar equipment preferred
• Previous leadership or crew lead experience required
• Valid Chauffeur’s License required (or ability to obtain)
• Must meet DOT requirements (medical card and acceptable driving record)
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to lift, bend, and perform physical work throughout the day
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and team mindset
• Ability to manage time and stay organized on job sites
• Smartphone required

DJ's Landscape Management is a drug‑free workplace. As a condition of employment, new Team Members are required to pass a pre‑employment drug test and participate in random drug tests during their active employment.

DJ's Landscape Management

DJ's Landscape Management is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

This employer participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.