Lead Groundskeeper — Landscape Team Lead

Union Depot; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM in Tampa, FL is seeking a Lead Groundskeeper to supervise a crew in day-to-day landscape maintenance, including mowing, pruning, irrigation, and seasonal plantings.

You will train staff, ensure safety, report on labor, and strive for efficient, high-quality grounds care in commercial properties.

Valid driver's license required; previous leadership experience in landscaping preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid Driver’s license.
• No high school diploma, GED or college degree required.
• A minimum of 1 year’s experience in landscaping or groundskeeping.

Responsibilities

• Lead crew to perform routine landscape tasks using standard procedures.
• Communicate work to crew members and ensure service expectations are met.
• Report crew labor time and performance updates to supervisors.
• Maintain property grounds and ensure proper maintenance of mowers, blowers, and sprinkler systems.
• Perform pruning, fertilizing, lawn care, and watering; remove litter and debris.
• Assist in tree relocation and plant installations; manage greenhouse and outdoor plantings.
• Perform basic carpentry and painting tasks as needed.
• Ensure safety checks on equipment and safe work areas.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Lawn care

Irrigation systems

Carpentry/painting

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Lawn mowers

Sprinkler systems

Job description

ABM in Tampa, FL is seeking a Lead Groundskeeper to supervise a crew in day-to-day landscape maintenance, including mowing, pruning, irrigation, and seasonal plantings.

You will train staff, ensure safety, report on labor, and strive for efficient, high-quality grounds care in commercial properties.

Valid driver's license required; previous leadership experience in landscaping preferred.