Landscape Team Leader I

BAM'S Landscaping; Kensington (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day workweek

Performance incentives

Retirement plan

Job summary

BAM’S Landscaping in Montgomery County seeks an experienced Landscape Crew Leader to join our growing team. You’ll lead by example, work alongside the crew, and ensure projects are completed on schedule with quality results.

We offer a 4-day workweek during the regular season, with Monday–Thursday, approx. 10‑hour days, and a starting pay of $24–$29/hr plus performance incentives. Retirement plan available and growth opportunities within a locally trusted company.

Qualifications

• Previous landscaping experience required.
• Crew leadership experience preferred.
• Valid Maryland driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.
• Reliable transportation to our Kensington-area location.
• Ability to safely operate landscaping equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold and wet weather when conditions are safe.
• Must be willing to complete the company’s pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small landscaping crew in the field.
• Organize the crew’s daily work and keep everyone productive.
• Work alongside the crew rather than directing from the sidelines.
• Perform and oversee mowing, trimming, pruning, mulching, planting, cleanups and other landscape work.
• Operate and safely use landscaping equipment.
• Ensure work meets BAM’S quality standards.
• Keep projects moving efficiently and communicate problems to management.
• Communicate with the office regarding job progress, materials, scheduling and customer issues.
• Communicate professionally with customers when needed.
• Help train newer and less-experienced crew members.
• Maintain and properly use company equipment and vehicles.
• Keep job sites clean, organized and professional.
• Complete basic daily job documentation using a smartphone/tablet.
• Identify opportunities for additional work when appropriate.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Landscaping

Safety awareness

Tools

Landscaping equipment

Job description

$25–$29/HR + PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES | 4-DAY WORKWEEK | Retirement Plan

BAM’S Landscaping is looking for an experienced Landscape Crew Leader / Foreman to join our growing team in Montgomery County.

If you’re an experienced landscaper who can lead by example, keep a crew productive, communicate well, and take pride in quality work, we’d like to hear from you.

This is a working Crew Leader position. You’ll spend your day in the field working alongside your crew while taking responsibility for getting jobs completed correctly, efficiently, and on schedule.

Why Work at BAM’S?

• $24–$29/hr starting pay
• 4-day workweek during the regular season
• Monday–Thursday, approximately 10-hour days
• Performance & efficiency incentives
• Opportunities to increase your earnings and advance
• Company retirement plan available
• Respectful management and an experienced team
• Work outdoors with a growing local company

What You’ll Do

As a Crew Leader, you’ll be responsible for leading and working alongside your crew to complete landscaping projects throughout Montgomery County.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Lead a small landscaping crew in the field
• Organize the crew’s daily work and keep everyone productive
• Work alongside the crew rather than simply directing from the sidelines
• Perform and oversee mowing, trimming, pruning, mulching, planting, cleanups and other landscape work
• Operate and safely use landscaping equipment
• Make sure work is completed according to BAM’S quality standards
• Keep projects moving efficiently and communicate problems to management
• Communicate with the office regarding job progress, materials, scheduling and customer issues
• Communicate professionally with customers when needed
• Help train newer and less-experienced crew members
• Maintain and properly use company equipment and vehicles
• Keep job sites clean, organized and professional
• Complete basic daily job documentation using a smartphone/tablet
• Help identify opportunities for additional work when appropriate
• Has previous landscaping experience
• Has experience leading a crew or is ready to take the next step into leadership
• Can confidently operate common landscaping equipment
• Can organize a day’s work without constant supervision
• Can keep a crew productive while maintaining a positive working environment
• Takes pride in quality workmanship
• Is dependable and consistently shows up on time
• Can communicate clearly with management, coworkers and customers
• Is willing to teach and help develop other employees
• Can make good decisions in the field
• Wants a long‑term position with an opportunity to grow

We’re looking for someone who can actually work alongside the crew and lead by example — not someone who wants to sit on the sidelines and give orders.

Schedule

Our regular‑season schedule is typically:

Monday–Thursday | Approximately 10 hours/day

Fridays are generally off.

Weather delays may occasionally require Friday or Saturday work.

This is a year-round position for the right employee, with seasonal changes in the type of work performed.

Requirements

• Previous landscaping experience required
• Crew leadership experience preferred
• Valid Maryland driver’s license and acceptable driving record required
• Reliable transportation to our Kensington‑area location
• Ability to safely operate landscaping equipment
• Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold and wet weather when conditions are safe
• Ability to safely lift, carry and move landscape materials and equipment
• Ability to use a smartphone or tablet on a daily basis
• Must be willing to complete the company’s required pre‑employment screening

About BAM’S Landscaping

BAM’S Landscaping has been serving Kensington, Rockville, Silver Spring, Bethesda and surrounding Montgomery County communities for more than 10 years.

We’re a growing local landscaping company focused on building a strong team, developing employees and promoting people who consistently perform at a high level.

We believe good employees should have the opportunity to learn new skills, earn more money and take on more responsibility as they prove themselves.

$500 Employee Referral Bonus Know an experienced landscaper who would make a great Crew Leader?

Refer them to BAM’S and earn $500 when they successfully complete 90 days.