Maintenance Crew Leader

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

• Location 1773 State Road S-10-1931,Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464,United States
• Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt
• Required Degree NONE

Contact information

• Name Mike Saccone
• Phone [phone]

Description

About Forever Green Inc.

Forever Green Inc. is a Charleston-area commercial landscaping company with 37 years in business serving
commercial properties, homeowner associations, and property management professionals. We specialize in landscape
maintenance, enhancements, and irrigation services.
We are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Crew Leader to support the continued delivery of high-quality
service across our properties in the Charleston, South Carolina area.

Key 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

Requirements

What Sets You Apart

• Ability to perform manual labor in outdoor conditions, including lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, attention to detail, and ability to lead a crew.
• 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.
• Must meet company motor vehicle record and insurance standards.
• Must be at least 18 years old; company vehicle drivers must meet applicable age and insurance requirements.
• For driving roles: must pass a motor vehicle record (MVR) check.
• For driving roles: must meet applicable company drug screening requirements; post-accident screening may apply.
• Spanish-speaking skills are a plus.

Performance Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds throughout the day.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• High attention to detail, focused on quality and completeness of work.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining composure.
• Ability to organize daily assignments and manage crew productivity.
• Availability for a varied schedule, including occasional Saturdays and adverse weather conditions.

Summary

Work Environment

Employees in this role regularly work outdoors and may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme weather,
fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and loud noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified
individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Forever Green Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law