Lead Landscape Enhancement Crew — Hands-On Growth

greenview; Mahomet (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Equipment & safety gear provided

Referral bonus program

Company cell phone plan

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Green View is a family-owned landscape design, installation, and maintenance company serving Central Illinois since 1955. We have Enhancement Landscape Crew Leader positions available for dependable, friendly, and motivated team members who will lead by working alongside their crew on light landscaping installations and maintenance cleanups.

You will oversee planting, edging, and hardscape work, train crew members, and ensure safety and quality while supporting snow operations in winter.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscaping or related field with willingness to lead.
• Comfortable directing a crew and holding people accountable to quality standards.
• Valid Illinois driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Able to lift up to 80 lbs and work outdoors in all weather.
• Available for snow operations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead planting of annuals, perennials, shrubs, and small-to-medium trees with proper placement, spacing, and soil prep.
• Oversee mulch and decorative rock installation, ensuring uniform coverage and correct depth.
• Direct removal of plants, invasive species, and debris with a focus on efficiency and quality.
• Install brick edging, landscape borders, and simple hardscape features with proper alignment.
• Operate hand pruners, loppers, hedge trimmers, and chainsaws for trimming and maintenance.
• Inspect and safely operate hand tools, wheelbarrows, motorized augers, and skid steers.
• Train crew members on techniques, material handling, and equipment use.
• Monitor project progress and adjust workflows to hit productivity and quality targets.
• Support snow and ice removal during the off-season.

Skills

Crew leadership

Landscaping

Safety compliance

Vehicle operation

Team training

Job description

Green View is a family-owned landscape design, installation, and maintenance company serving Central Illinois since 1955. We have Enhancement Landscape Crew Leader positions available for dependable, friendly, and motivated team members who will lead by working alongside their crew on light landscaping installations and maintenance cleanups.

You will oversee planting, edging, and hardscape work, train crew members, and ensure safety and quality while supporting snow operations in winter.