Lead Landscape Crew: Train, Schedule & Deliver Quality

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Crew Leader to supervise a field crew, ensure safety and quality, and train team members on landscape maintenance projects. You will work with management to schedule, assign work, and manage materials and equipment while addressing client needs on site.

The role requires leadership, reliability, and the ability to plan and direct teams; CDL and Medical Card are required.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively in English; bilingual in Spanish highly preferred.
• Ability to train others and demonstrate leadership.
• Reliability with consistent attendance and flexible hours based on weather/season.
• Strong interpersonal skills and conflict resolution ability.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct a team efficiently.
• Aptitude to support and assist team members across tasks.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment.
• Valid CDL and Medical Card required.

Responsibilities

• Create schedules with management and follow job specifications (materials, timelines).
• Organize, supervise, lead and train employees to complete projects within guidelines and timeframe.
• Ensure contractual obligations align with horticultural practices.
• Comply with equipment preventative maintenance program.
• Inspect job sites weekly and manage punch lists from the manager.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and quality.
• Communicate with onsite clients per plan and follow up on requests.
• Maintain safety and OSHA-compliant practices on site.

Skills

Team leadership

English communication

Train others

Dependability

Interpersonal skills

Planning & organizing

Team supervision

CDL

Medical Card

Education

High school diploma or GED

State Technician/Applicator license preferred

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Crew Leader to supervise a field crew, ensure safety and quality, and train team members on landscape maintenance projects. You will work with management to schedule, assign work, and manage materials and equipment while addressing client needs on site.

The role requires leadership, reliability, and the ability to plan and direct teams; CDL and Medical Card are required.