Lead Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader - Commercial Grounds

LUSA Holdings; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off/paid holidays

Job summary

LUSA Holdings in Austin, TX is seeking a Full-Time Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader to supervise a commercial landscaping crew and manage daily assignments on site. The role requires hands-on operation of equipment and ensuring safety, PPE usage, and OSHA compliance at all times.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in landscape maintenance with a proven crew-leader track record and a valid driver’s license. Year-round work, dependable performance, and strong communication with supervisors are

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in landscape maintenance
• Previous experience as a crew leader (at least 3 years)
• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a commercial landscaping crew on daily job assignments
• Operate and oversee the use of landscaping equipment, including dump trucks, trailers, backpack blowers, tillers, chainsaws, hand pruners, pole pruners, gas-powered shears, and other landscape tools
• Perform and oversee commercial landscape maintenance and enhancement work
• Install landscape enhancements, including seasonal color and plant materials
• Ensure job sites are safe, organized, and compliant with company and OSHA standards
• Enforce the use of PPE on all job sites
• Train, guide, and motivate crew members to maintain productivity and quality standards
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and report job progress or issues
• Additional tasks as a yard helper, inventory, moving materials to and from job sites

Skills

Leadership

Crew supervision

Communication

Safety compliance

Team motivation

Tools

Dump trucks

Trailers

Backpack blowers

Tillers

Chainsaws

Pruners

Pole pruners

Gas-powered shears

Job description

LUSA Holdings in Austin, TX is seeking a Full-Time Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader to supervise a commercial landscaping crew and manage daily assignments on site. The role requires hands-on operation of equipment and ensuring safety, PPE usage, and OSHA compliance at all times.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in landscape maintenance with a proven crew-leader track record and a valid driver’s license. Year-round work, dependable performance, and strong communication with supervisors are