Landscape Lead

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Kingston (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Holiday Pay (6 Days Observed)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Vision/Eyewear Plan

Life Insurance

Prescription Drug Reimbursement

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Kingston, WA seeks an experienced Landscape Crew Lead to supervise residential and commercial landscape construction crews, ensuring projects meet schedule, quality, and safety standards. Read plans, coordinate crews, and oversee hardscape and irrigation installations.

The role requires hands-on leadership, knowledge of grading, drainage, and site safety, with a focus on customer satisfaction. This position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of landscape construction experience.
• Minimum 1 year of leadership, supervisory, or crew lead experience.
• Experience installing retaining walls, irrigation systems, and landscape features on new construction projects.
• Ability to read and follow landscape plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of grading, excavation, and drainage practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Chemical Applicators License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise landscape construction crews on residential and commercial projects.
• Coordinate daily job site activities to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within quality standards.
• Install and oversee construction of retaining walls, paver systems, irrigation systems, drainage solutions, and landscape features.
• Read and interpret landscape plans, blueprints, and project specifications.
• Operate and train crew members on the safe use of landscape construction equipment and tools.
• Ensure proper site preparation, grading, excavation, and material installation.
• Monitor crew performance and provide coaching, guidance, and training.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and enforce company safety policies and procedures.
• Communicate project progress, material needs, and job site concerns to management.
• Maintain equipment, tools, and vehicles in clean and operational condition.
• Ensure all work meets company quality standards and client expectations.

Job description

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Landscape Crew Lead to oversee landscape construction projects and lead a field crew in delivering high-quality outdoor installations. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong construction knowledge, the ability to manage crew productivity, and a commitment to safety and customer satisfaction. Projects includeretainingwalls, irrigation systems, grading, and landscape installations for new construction and renovation projects.

JOB DUTIES:

May include but not limited to the following:

• Lead and supervise landscape construction crews on residential and commercial projects.
• Coordinate daily job site activities to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within quality standards.
• Install and oversee construction ofretainingwalls, paver systems, irrigation systems, drainage solutions, and landscape features.
• Read and interpret landscape plans, blueprints, and project specifications.
• Operate and train crew members on the safe use of landscape construction equipment and tools.
• Ensure proper site preparation, grading, excavation, and material installation.
• Monitor crew performance and provide coaching, guidance, and training.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and enforce company safety policies and procedures.
• Communicate project progress, material needs, and job siteconcerns tomanagement.
• Maintain equipment, tools, and vehicles in clean and operationalcondition.
• Ensure all work meets company quality standards and client expectations.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of landscape construction experience.
• Minimum 1 year of leadership, supervisory, or crew lead experience.
• Experience installing retaining walls, irrigation systems, and landscape features on new construction projects.
• Ability to read and follow landscape plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of grading, excavation, and drainage practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work on uneven terrain throughout the workday.
• Ability to safelyoperatelandscape construction equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions.
• Chemical Applicators License preferred

Hours/Shift:

Monday-Friday form 7:00am-4:00pm

Pay:

$ 27-$37/ hour DOE

Benefits Available to Eligible Express Associates:

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Holiday Pay (6 Days Observed)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Vision/Eyewear Plan
• Life Insurance
• Prescription Drug Reimbursement
• Short-Term Disability

Express is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.