Lawn Maintenance Crew Leader

Energy Jobline; Chagrin Falls (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Lawn & Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader to lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional landscaping services. This role involves efficiently managing crew activities, ensuring safety and quality in mowing, bed maintenance, and shrub trimming. During winter, the leader will also play a critical role in snow and ice management operations. The ideal candidate will exemplify core values such as pride and resourcefulness, possess strong leadership skills, and have the ability to train and develop team members. Join a company that values creativity and professional standards, offering a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Simple IRA with company matching

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Profit sharing

Paid vacations

Paid uniforms

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and supervising landscaping crews.
• Ability to operate commercial mowing and snow management equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise lawn maintenance crew effectively.
• Communicate with team and maintain equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Commercial Mowing Equipment Operation

Snow & Ice Management

Training and Development

Bilingual (English / Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

ZTR Mowers

Stand-on Mowers

Walk-behind Mowers

Handheld Equipment

Snow & Ice Management Vehicles

Job description

About the company

Established in 1989, this award-winning, full-service landscaping company in Chagrin Falls, Ohio is recognized for excellence in service, creativity, and professional standards.

About the position

The Lawn & Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader is responsible for efficiently, effectively, and safely leading a crew, performing mowing, bed maintenance, shrub trimming, and other similar services. This position also plays an important role in the company’s snow & ice management services in the winter.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with crew, Mechanic, leadership, and the office
• Keep a clean, neat, organized, and well-maintained vehicle and equipment
• Lead, supervise, and oversee crew members
• Participate in company training
• Train and develop crew members
• Complete accurate and timely reporting
• 24/7 availability during snow and ice management operations
• Have a desire to learn and grow professionally and personally
• Maintain a professional image and positive attitude when representing the company
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned to support the company

Requirements

• Exemplify the company’s core values: pride, discipline, efficiency, flexibility, and resourcefulness
• Sufficient education and/or experience to perform the necessary functions of the position
• Able to safely and efficiently operate commercial mowing equipment, including ZTR mowers, stand-on mowers, walk-behinds, and handheld equipment
• Able to safely and efficiently operate snow & ice management vehicles and equipment
• Able to safely operate vehicle & trailer
• Valid driver’s license
• Able to successfully lead, supervise, and oversee lawn & landscaping maintenance crew
• Able to train and develop crew members
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) or partial relevant fluency but not required
• Able to safely handle the physical and mental demands of the job, with sufficient strength and endurance to perform assigned work

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly compensation: $18 - $22 based on experience
• Simple IRA with company matching
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Profit sharing
• Paid vacations
• Paid uniforms
• All benefits begin after a 90-day introductory period