Lead Landscape Enhancements Crew

Eastern-Land-Management-; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern-Land-Management- in Stamford, CT seeks a Landscape Enhancements Crew Leader to guide a field crew through planting, bed prep, mulching, and other landscape improvements while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will interpret plans, supervise day-to-day activities, train crew members, coordinate logistics, and maintain strong client communication to ensure projects meet specifications and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in landscaping or related field.
• Experience leading or supervising a landscaping crew preferred.
• Strong knowledge of plants, trees, shrubs, and landscape installation techniques.
• Ability to interpret landscape plans and project specifications.
• Ability to operate landscaping equipment, power tools, and hand tools safely.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate team members.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record preferred/required based on position requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a landscape enhancements crew while working alongside team members in the field.
• Coordinate daily crew activities to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to plan.
• Perform and oversee landscape enhancement work including planting, bed preparation, mulching, edging, pruning, and other landscape improvements.
• Interpret landscape plans, project specifications, and work instructions to ensure projects are completed correctly.
• Ensure work meets company quality standards and client expectations.
• Properly organize and utilize tools, materials, equipment, and other resources needed to complete projects.
• Operate hand tools, power equipment, mowers, trimmers, blowers, and other landscaping equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assist with the loading, unloading, transportation, and proper handling of landscape materials and equipment.
• Monitor job sites for safety, quality, and productivity.
• Train, direct, and provide guidance to crew members on proper work methods and safety procedures.
• Communicate with supervisors regarding project progress, site conditions, materials, equipment, and any issues that may affect completion.
• Communicate professionally with clients and respond appropriately to questions or site concerns.
• Maintain accurate information regarding work completed, materials used, and time worked as required.
• Maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment in proper working and safe condition.
• Follow all company safety procedures and ensure crew members are working safely.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on a variety of commercial and landscape properties.
• Perform other landscape enhancement and crew leadership duties as assigned.

Skills

Landscaping

Crew leadership

Project coordination

Safety procedures

Client communication

Job description

Eastern-Land-Management- in Stamford, CT seeks a Landscape Enhancements Crew Leader to guide a field crew through planting, bed prep, mulching, and other landscape improvements while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will interpret plans, supervise day-to-day activities, train crew members, coordinate logistics, and maintain strong client communication to ensure projects meet specifications and deadlines.