- Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt
- Required Degree NONE
- Manage Others No
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Description
Maintenance Crew Leader – Job Description
About North American Landscape
North American Lawn and Landscape is a Charlotte-based commercial landscaping company with over 40 years of experience serving developers and property management professionals. We specialize in landscape maintenance, design and installation, irrigation, and stormwater management, with offices in Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, and Savannah.
We are currently seeking a Maintenance Crew Leader to join our team and support the continued delivery of high-quality service across our properties.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the direction of operations for the Maintenance Division.
- Supervise daily preparation of trucks, equipment, and inventory.
- Report at 6:30 AM, review daily work, and prepare crew for assignments.
- Lead by example as the first to arrive and last to leave each day.
- Supervise loading and securing of all tools and equipment.
- Conduct pre-trip inspections to ensure equipment is 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.
- Provide on-the-job training for crew members in safety, equipment uses, and techniques.
- Coach team members and track development progress.
- Complete accurate daily time sheets for all crew members.
- Track materials used and report on usage and sales opportunities.
- Review upcoming jobs and prepare daily work plans.
- Maintain vehicles and equipment including fueling, cleaning, and loading.
- Report damaged equipment immediately for repair and parts ordering.
Requirements
What Sets You Apart
- Ability to perform manual labor in all weather conditions, including lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.
- Demonstrates a strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail.
- 3 + years of job experience (preferred).
- High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
- Valid driver’s license (preferred).
- Must maintain a clean driving record or a motor vehicle record that meets company insurance standards.
- For driving roles: DOT medical clearance may be required.
- For driving roles: Must pass a drug screen.
- Spanish-speaking skills are a plus.
Performance Skills and Qualifications
- Perform physical activities such as lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying objects up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to safely operate or learn to operate common landscape maintenance equipment, including mowers, hand tools, shovels, blowers, pruning shears, and edgers.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to completing quality work.
- Ability to work in high-pressure environments while maintaining composure and a professional attitude.
Employees in this role regularly work outdoors and are exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and loud noise. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts
- Outdoor work in extreme heat, cold, and rain
- Frequent exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and vibration
- Loud work environment
Summary
What We Offer
North American Lawn and Landscape is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law, including North Carolina law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.