Lead Landscape Maintenance Specialist

Maxalea, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxalea, a Baltimore-based landscape company, is seeking an experienced Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader to guide a crew across commercial properties. This hands-on leadership role requires hands-on landscape work, ability to train team members, and a commitment to safety and quality.

You will direct daily tasks, monitor progress, and ensure tasks are completed on schedule while maintaining clean, safe job sites and professional client communication.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of landscape maintenance experience.
• Previous experience leading or directing a landscape crew.
• Strong knowledge of landscape maintenance practices and equipment.
• Ability to safely operate commercial landscaping equipment.
• Valid driver's license required.
• DOT card or equipment certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside a landscape maintenance crew
• Assign daily tasks and keep the team organized and productive
• Perform mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, mulching, planting, and general landscape maintenance
• Operate commercial mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers, and other landscape equipment
• Train and support new and less-experienced crew members
• Inspect completed work and ensure quality standards are met
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized job sites
• Communicate professionally with clients and supervisors
• Track labor hours, materials, and job progress
• Lead toolbox talks and reinforce safe work practices

Skills

Leadership

Landscape maintenance

Team training

Communication

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Tools

Lawn equipment

Mowers

Trimmers

Edgers

Safety gear

Job description

Maxalea, a Baltimore-based landscape company, is seeking an experienced Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader to guide a crew across commercial properties. This hands-on leadership role requires hands-on landscape work, ability to train team members, and a commitment to safety and quality.

You will direct daily tasks, monitor progress, and ensure tasks are completed on schedule while maintaining clean, safe job sites and professional client communication.