Lawn Care Maintenance Crew Leader (Trainee)

Abbruzzese Brothers; Plain City (OH); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Overtime opportunities

Stable, full-time work

Professional equipment

Job summary

Abbruzzese Brothers in Ohio is seeking a motivated Lawn Care Maintenance Crew Leader Trainee to join our outdoors-focused team. You will learn to manage routes, lead crews, and deliver high-quality lawn care services while working with experienced leaders.

Ideal candidates enjoy physical outdoor work, have a valid driver's license, and want a long-term career with leadership growth. Training will prepare you to supervise crews and maintain properties to high standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physically demanding outdoor work.
• Willing to learn leadership skills and crew management.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform lawn maintenance services for commercial and residential properties.
• Learn to lead and manage a lawn care crew effectively.
• Operate commercial mowing and landscape equipment safely.
• Mow, trim, edge, blow, weed, and maintain landscape beds.
• Assist with shrub trimming, pruning, mulching, and seasonal cleanups.
• Identify turf issues, weeds, and landscape plants.
• Learn proper lawn care techniques and property management standards.
• Maintain clean, organized trucks and equipment.
• Communicate professionally with supervisors, team members, and customers.

Skills

Work ethic

Outdoor/physical work

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Build Your Career With a Professional Landscape & Lawn Care Team.

We are looking for a motivated, dependable individual to join our team as a Lawn Care Maintenance Crew Leader Trainee. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors and wants to grow into a leadership role in the landscape maintenance industry.

You’ll work alongside experienced crew leaders learning how to manage routes, lead crews, maintain properties to high standards, and provide excellent customer service.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform commercial and residential lawn maintenance services.
• Learn how to lead and manage a lawn care crew efficiently.
• Operate commercial mowing and landscape equipment safely.
• Mow, trim, edge, blow, weed, and maintain landscape beds.
• Assist with shrub trimming, pruning, mulching, and seasonal cleanups.
• Identify common turf issues, weeds, and landscape plants.
• Learn proper lawn care techniques and property management standards.
• Maintain clean, organized trucks and equipment.
• Communicate professionally with supervisors, team members, and customers.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Desire to grow into a crew leadership position.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Reliable transportation and strong attendance.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and perform physical work daily.
• Lawn care or landscaping experience preferred, but willing to train motivated individuals.
• Basic plant and turf identification knowledge is a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Valid driver’s license required.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Leadership development.
• Overtime opportunities during peak season.
• Professional equipment and team environment.
• Stable, full-time work.

Ideal Candidate:

This position is perfect for someone who:

• Wants a long-term career opportunity.
• Enjoys working outdoors and staying active.
• Takes pride in creating clean, well-maintained properties.
• Wants to become a crew leader or supervisor.
• Works well with a team and leads by example.

Apply Today:

Join a company that values hard work, professionalism, and career growth.