Lead Landscape Maintenance Technician

North American Lawn and Landscape; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Forever Green Inc. in the Charleston, South Carolina area is seeking an experienced Maintenance Crew Leader to support daily operations across our commercial properties in and around Mount Pleasant.

You will supervise crews, manage equipment and time, ensure safety, and deliver high-quality landscape maintenance, mowing, trimming, edging, and irrigation-related tasks. This role requires a strong work ethic, leadership, and the ability to work outdoors in varied weather.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of commercial landscape maintenance experience required.
• Prior crew leadership experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required for employees operating company vehicles.
• Spanish-speaking skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the direction of daily operations for the Maintenance Division.
• Supervise daily preparation of trucks, equipment, and inventory.
• Report at the assigned start time, review daily work, and prepare crew for assignments.
• Lead by example with reliability, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.
• Supervise loading and securing of all tools and equipment.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicles and equipment are in proper working condition.
• Perform and oversee landscape maintenance tasks, including mowing, line trimming, blowing, edging, hedging, weeding, raking, debris removal, and mulch or pine straw installation.
• Direct crew members to complete assigned properties efficiently and within budgeted man-hours while maintaining quality standards.
• Inspect completed work before leaving each property and address deficiencies promptly.
• Provide on-the-job training in safety, equipment use, and proper techniques.
• Coach team members and address performance or productivity concerns.
• Complete accurate daily time sheets for all crew members.
• Track materials used and report usage and sales opportunities.
• Review upcoming jobs and prepare daily work plans.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment, including fueling, cleaning, and loading.
• Report damaged equipment, property concerns, and irrigation issues immediatel

Skills

Crew leadership

Landscape maintenance

Safety awareness

Spanish language

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Forever Green Inc. in the Charleston, South Carolina area is seeking an experienced Maintenance Crew Leader to support daily operations across our commercial properties in and around Mount Pleasant.

You will supervise crews, manage equipment and time, ensure safety, and deliver high-quality landscape maintenance, mowing, trimming, edging, and irrigation-related tasks. This role requires a strong work ethic, leadership, and the ability to work outdoors in varied weather.