Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader

U.S. Lawns in Medford, OR; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

U.S. Lawns in Medford, OR is seeking a reliable Crew Leader to manage field teams and deliver high-quality landscaping services. You will lead crews, plan workloads, and ensure safety while maintaining customer satisfaction on each site.

As a Crew Leader you will train team members, enforce standards, track equipment, and collaborate with management to keep projects on time and within quality expectations. This role offers growth opportunities and a structured outdoor work environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance.
• Strong communication and leadership skills (English and/or Spanish preferred).
• Able to lift up to 60 lbs and work outdoors in all conditions.
• Comfortable using tools, mowers, blowers, trimmers, and more.
• Valid state driver’s license and acceptable driving record (preferred).
• Ability to read schedules, safety procedures, and follow written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily workloads and prepare tools and materials in advance.
• Assign tasks to team members and ensure high-quality, timely completion.
• Enforce company standards, safety protocols, and crew discipline.
• Train team members using company processes (Job Sequencing, Gardener Training Series, etc.).
• Cross-train future leaders within your crew.
• Maintain a clean, professional appearance on site and in company uniform.
• Serve as point of contact for clients and address their needs or concerns.
• Proactively communicate customer issues or site updates to management.
• Help identify safety risks or site issues for customer and company awareness.
• Conduct site inspections and maintain work to spec.
• Keep daily punch lists to manage job quality and priorities.
• Ensure all safety protocols, PPE usage, and tailgate meetings are followed.
• Keep crew vehicles, trailers, and equipment clean, organized, and functional.
• Read and complete required forms and logs (e.g., LMRs, spray requests, accident reports).
• Help organize and implement work schedules.
• Report irrigation issues or needed repairs to management.
• Assist with crew performance reviews and tracking goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

Safety awareness

Grounds maintenance

Tools

Mowers

Blowers

Trimmers

Tool maintenance

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

You May Be a Great Fit If…

• You enjoy working outdoors in all types of weather and take pride in creating beautiful, well-kept landscapes.
• You’re reliable, have a positive attitude, show up on time, and believe in putting in an honest day’s work.
• You’re a team player who communicates well and supports others to get the job done right.
• You value structure and consistency, and can follow systems that help the team run smoothly.
• You’re comfortable using equipment (or willing to learn) and take pride in maintaining tools and vehicles.

Crew Leader – Landscape Operations

Take charge. Build your crew. Deliver excellence.

We're seeking a reliable, hands‑on Crew Leader to lead field teams in delivering top-tier landscaping services. You’ll manage daily operations, support your team, keep customers happy, and ensure the job gets done safely, on time, and with excellence. If you’ve got leadership skills, landscaping experience, and a proactive attitude—let’s grow together.

What You'll Be Doing

Crew & Jobsite Leadership

• Plan daily workloads and prepare tools and materials in advance
• Assign tasks to team members and ensure high-quality, timely completion
• Enforce company standards, safety protocols, and crew discipline
• Train team members using company processes (Job Sequencing, Gardener Training Series, etc.)
• Cross-train future leaders within your crew

Customer Interaction

• Maintain a clean, professional appearance on site and in company uniform
• Serve as point of contact for clients and address their needs or concerns
• Proactively communicate customer issues or site updates to management
• Help identify safety risks or site issues for customer and company awareness

Quality, Safety & Brand Excellence

• Conduct site inspections and maintain work to spec
• Keep daily punch lists to manage job quality and priorities
• Ensure all safety protocols, PPE usage, and tailgate meetings are followed
• Keep crew vehicles, trailers, and equipment clean, organized, and functional

Equipment Oversight

• Track equipment condition and follow maintenance and inventory schedules
• Complete inspections and reports (Vehicle Safety, Trailer Safety, Equipment Repairs)
• Be accountable for proper use and care of tools and vehicles

Administrative Responsibilities

• Read and complete required forms and logs (e.g., LMRs, spray requests, accident reports)
• Help organize and implement work schedules
• Report irrigation issues or needed repairs to management
• Assist with crew performance reviews and tracking goals

Requirements

• Prior experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance
• Strong communication and leadership skills (English and/or Spanish preferred)
• Able to lift up to 60 lbs and work outdoors in all conditions
• Comfortable using tools, mowers, blowers, trimmers, and more
• Valid state driver’s license and acceptable driving record (preferred)
• Ability to read schedules, safety procedures, and follow written instructions