Lead Landscape Enhancement Crew - Growth & Benefits

recruiting.paylocity.com - jobboard; Acworth, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

Russell Landscape is seeking an Enhancement Crew Leader to oversee installation of landscape enhancement projects for our commercial clients. This hands-on role requires horticultural knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to guide a crew in delivering high-quality results.

You will lead 2-5 team members, manage planting, mulching, seasonal color, sod, and small hardscape tasks, read site plans, ensure safety, and communicate progress to supervisors.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of landscape installation or enhancement experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of plant material, installation techniques, and enhancement practices.
• Ability to read site plans and direct crews accordingly.
• Skilled in operating landscape equipment such as skid steers, trenchers, and power tools.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; ability to drive trucks with trailers.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a crew of 2-5 team members on enhancement projects.
• Execute and oversee installation tasks including planting, mulching, seasonal color, sod installation, and small hardscape projects.
• Read and interpret site plans to ensure projects are installed to specifications.
• Manage daily jobsite operations, including task assignments, equipment use, and safety compliance.
• Train and mentor crew members on proper techniques, efficiency, and safety.
• Monitor progress to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and to quality standards.
• Operate trucks, trailers, and landscape equipment safely and efficiently.
• Communicate with supervisors and project managers regarding progress, challenges, or client concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Site plan reading

Equipment operation

Attention to detail

Tools

Skid steers

Trenchers

Power tools

Job description

Russell Landscape is seeking an Enhancement Crew Leader to oversee installation of landscape enhancement projects for our commercial clients. This hands-on role requires horticultural knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to guide a crew in delivering high-quality results.

You will lead 2-5 team members, manage planting, mulching, seasonal color, sod, and small hardscape tasks, read site plans, ensure safety, and communicate progress to supervisors.