Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader

Frey Consulting Group; Webster Groves (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Simple IRA

Paid training

Company events

Job summary

Timberline Landscapes in the St. Louis Metro area seeks a Landscape Maintenance Crew Lead to guide daily operations, train staff, and ensure top-tier maintenance services.

This hands-on leader will oversee a small crew, organize routes, and collaborate with the operations team to deliver high-quality horticultural care. The role requires 3–5 years of landscaping experience with 1–3 years in direct crew leadership, a valid driver’s license, and a strong team-first attitude.

Qualifications

• Must lead a field crew and train staff.
• Strong route planning and time-management skills.
• Solid plant health knowledge and pest-control basics.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize daily routes to maximize efficiency and timely completion.
• Execute horticultural duties: planting, pruning, weed control, pest management.
• Supervise and mentor a field crew of two or more; manage safety and policies on-site.
• Operate power equipment safely: trucks, mowers, blowers, augers; keep sites clean.
• Assess plant health, identify pests, and implement company guidelines.
• Collaborate with operations daily; suggest improvements and use Slack for coordination.

Skills

Crew leadership

Route planning

Safety training

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Two-year degree in Horticulture (preferred)

Tools

Slack

Job description

This Landscape Maintenance Crew Lead role spearheads the landcare division by delivering top-tier landscaping and maintenance services. The primary focus is to lead a dedicated maintenance crew, oversee daily job tasks, and actively train new staff members. It presents a fantastic, hands-on opportunity for an independent professional who also excels in a collaborative team setting.

Based in the St. Louis Metro area, MO, Timberline Landscapes brings over 20 years of experience delivering high-quality residential and commercial landcare services. The company is deeply committed to employee development, cultivating a supportive culture through weekly huddles, regular training sessions, and engaging team events. Joining this highly respected and stable business means becoming part of a team that rewards pride in workmanship and actively champions your professional growth.

• $23 - $25 per hour, with adjustments based on experience.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Simple IRA.
• Paid training.
• Company events and parties.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize daily routes to maximize resource efficiency and ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Execute comprehensive horticultural duties, encompassing planting installations, pruning, weed management, and pest control treatments to maintain optimal plant health.
• Supervise and mentor a field crew of two or more, handling on-site personnel matters and instructing staff on safety and operational policies.
• Operate diverse power equipment safely including trucks, trailers, mowers, blowers, and augers while maintaining clean and secure work sites.
• Evaluate plant health and pest problems on-site, offering actionable recommendations or executing immediate remedial steps according to company guidelines.
• Collaborate daily with the operations team to suggest account improvements and actively support the team on internal platforms like Slack.

Requirements

• Hold a high school diploma, though a two-year degree in Horticulture is preferred.
• Bring 3 to 5 years of professional landscaping experience, backed by at least 1 to 3 years in a direct crew leadership role.
• Possess a valid driver's license to safely operate company vehicles.
• Showcase exceptional problem-solving abilities to make swift decisions and delegate tasks efficiently.
• Exhibit a strong team-first attitude, a deep sense of pride in your work, and a readiness to represent the brand professionally by wearing company gear.