Landscaping Crew Lead | Enhancements (Driver's License Req)

northcountylawncare; Ferndale (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Vision insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Washington Paid Sick Leave

401K retirement plan

Paid training and advancement

Job summary

North County Landscape Co. in Whatcom County is seeking an experienced Landscaping Crew Lead for the Enhancements Division to head a small crew and deliver top-quality residential and commercial landscape services.

Responsibilities include leading a crew of 2–4, performing maintenance and enhancement work, and ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards are met while training team members on proper techniques.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of leadership in landscape or lawn maintenance.
• Experience operating landscape equipment and knowledge of pruning.
• Must hold a valid Washington Driver's License with insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a crew of 2–4 employees.
• Perform landscape maintenance including pruning, hedging, weeding, edging, leaf clean-up, and blowing.
• Complete enhancement work including bark installation, gravel spreading, planting, and seasonal improvements.
• Ensure work meets quality, safety, and productivity standards.
• Operate landscape equipment and train crew members on proper techniques.
• Report equipment issues and assist with daily clean-up.

Skills

Leadership

Equipment operation

Plant care

Valid driver's license

Strong work ethic

Physical stamina

Age 22+

Job description

Landscaping Crew Lead | Enhancements Division

North County Landscape Co. has proudly served Whatcom County since 2003. We are a professional, full-service landscape company specializing in landscape maintenance, lawn maintenance, irrigation, landscape installations, and enhancement projects. We're looking for an experienced Landscaping Crew Lead to lead a crew while delivering high-quality residential and commercial landscape services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a crew of 2–4 employees
• Perform landscape maintenance including pruning, hedging, weeding, edging, leaf clean-up, and blowing
• Complete enhancement work including bark installation, gravel spreading, planting, and seasonal landscape improvements
• Ensure work meets company quality, safety, and productivity standards
• Operate landscape equipment and train crew members on proper techniques
• Report equipment issues and assist with daily clean-up

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of landscape or lawn maintenance leadership experience
• Experience operating landscape equipment
• Knowledge of pruning and plant care
• Valid Washington Driver's License with an insurable driving record
• Reliable, positive leader with strong work ethic
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. and perform physical outdoor work
• Must be at least 22 years old to drive company vehicles, as required by our commercial vehicle insurance.

Pay & Benefits

• $24–$27 per hour DOE
• Monday–Thursday schedule (some Fridays during peak season)
• Medical and Vision insurance
• Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, and Washington Paid Sick Leave
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid training, mentoring, and advancement opportunities
• Professional team, modern equipment, and well-maintained vehicles