Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader

Piscataqua Landscaping; Belmont (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Earned Paid Leave and Paid Time Off

Job summary

Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader to manage the maintenance crew to meet company standards and client expectations. The role emphasizes safe operations, accurate hours tracking, and delivering quality lawn care.

Responsibilities include directing daily tasks, operating zero-turn mowers and trucks, and training crew members. Snow removal and ongoing education are also part of duties.

Qualifications

• Leads and trains maintenance crew to meet Piscataqua standards.
• Ensures safety and productive use of equipment and hours.
• Maintains clean, straight mowing lines and debris removal.

Responsibilities

• Manage crew members and direct daily tasks.
• Operate lawn equipment including zero-turn mowers and trucks up to 1 ton with/without trailer.
• Track labor, equipment hours and materials daily.
• Ensure equipment safety and perform daily maintenance checks.
• Coach and motivate crew to improve morale and productivity.
• Participate in snow removal as needed.
• Complete 12 hours of ongoing education through PL&TS training.

Skills

Crew leadership

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Training

Work planning

Tools

DOT Medical Card

Job description

Description

The Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader is responsible to manage crew members in a professional manner ensuring that all assignments are completed to Piscataqua standards. In addition, the goal of meeting estimated hours and exceeding client’s expectations is expected.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains a consistent and positive attendance pattern
• Operate all equipment in a safe, practical and productive manner
• Track and record all labor and equipment hours and material on a daily basis
• Work with the maintenance staff to ensure equipment is in safe working order
• Conduct daily equipment checks and maintenance include installing sharp blades
• Provide clear direction and train crew members in proper procedures to execute their jobs and duties, when needed
• Mow lawns evenly maintaining “clean, straight” lines and removing all lawn clippings when necessary
• Ensure all beds, sidewalks and parking lots are free of any lawn and leaf debris
• Off load any debris on a daily basis in the designated areas
• Coach, motivate and lead crews improving morale and productivity
• Operate up to and including a 1 ton truck with or without a trailer
• Operate zero turn lawn mowers
• Operate weed whips, back pack and wheel blowers, leaf vacuums
• Lift 50 lbs., maneuver fully loaded wheel barrels
• Responsible for the actions and work performed by their crews
• Completes a minimum of 12 hours of ongoing education, through an approved PL&TS training program

Additional Duties

• Involvement with snow removal during winter hours in whatever capacity required
• Ability to identify (scout) for pests and diseases at properties and communicate findings to the Account Manager and/or Field Supervisor.
• Ensure that all equipment in vehicles is secured properly during transport
• Work Spring and Fall cleanups as needed
• Additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Earned Paid Leave and Paid Time Off
• Employee development opportunities available... and more!

*Candidates must have an insurable driving record, be able to pass a physical, drug screen, and obtain a DOT Medical Card*

Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.