Lead Lawn Mower

Oakridge Nursery & Landscaping; South Dakota; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakridge Nursery & Landscaping is seeking a Lawn Mowing Foreman to lead daily mowing, trimming, edging, and maintenance of properties. You will supervise a crew, coordinate routes, maintain equipment, and ensure safety and high-quality results.

Responsibilities include on-site client communication, enforcing safety standards, and documenting daily work across multiple properties with a focus on efficiency and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience in lawn care or grounds maintenance, including commercial mowing equipment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and perform minor repairs.
• Physical ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license: ability to tow trailers if required.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Basic understanding of turf health, mowing heights, and seasonal practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations — coordinate tasks, direct crew members, and ensure mowing work is on schedule.
• Operate and maintain equipment — use commercial mowers, trimmers, blowers; perform basic maintenance and report issues.
• Quality control — inspect work, ensure proper mowing patterns, edging, and cleanup.
• Safety oversight — enforce safety procedures, conduct equipment checks, ensure proper PPE use.
• Customer communication — interact professionally with clients, relay updates to management.
• Route and time management — plan efficient routes, track job times, meet productivity targets.
• Training and supervision — coach new crew members on equipment use and mowing techniques.
• Site documentation — record completed work, report property issues, submit daily logs.

Skills

Lawn care experience

Leadership skills

Equipment troubleshooting

Physical fitness

Driver's license

Attention to detail

Turf health knowledge

Job description

Job Description

The lawn-mowing foreman leads a team daily mowing, trimming, edging, and maintaining residential or commercial properties. The foreman ensures work is completed efficiently, safely, and to company standards while serving as the primary on-site contact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations — Coordinate tasks, direct crew members, and ensure all mowing and trimming work is completed on schedule.
• Operate and maintain equipment — Use commercial mowers, trimmers, blowers, and related tools; perform basic maintenance and report mechanical issues.
• Quality control — Inspect completed work, ensure proper mowing patterns, edging, and cleanup, and correct deficiencies.
• Safety oversight — Enforce safety procedures, conduct equipment checks, and ensure proper use of PPE.
• Customer communication — Interact professionally with clients, address concerns, and relay service updates to management.
• Route and time management — Plan efficient daily routes, track job times, and ensure productivity targets are met.
• Training and supervision — Coach new crew members on equipment use, mowing techniques, and company standards.
• Site documentation — Record completed work, report property issues, and submit daily logs or digital updates.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in lawn care or grounds maintenance, including commercial mowing equipment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and perform minor repairs.
• Physical ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license: ability to tow trailers if required.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Basic understanding of turf health, mowing heights, and seasonal practices.

Typical Work Environment

• Outdoor, physical work with exposure to heat, cold, and weather changes.
• Fast-paced schedule with multiple job sites per day.
• Frequent use of commercial mowers, trimmers, blowers, and trailers.

Performance Expectations

• Consistently meets daily route goals.
• Maintains equipment in good working order.
• Ensures crew safety and adherence to company policies.
• Delivers clean, professional, and high-quality results on every property.
• Builds positive relationships with clients and team members.

Company Description

Since 1979 our Design / Build Landscape & Maintenance Company has revolved around quality people, quality products, and quality craftsmanship. With our success comes growth. Be part of a winning team and the opportunity to make an impact daily with client and employee relationships.