Maintenance Crew Leader

freemanlandscape; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

Advancement Opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Freeman Landscape in Wilmington, NC is hiring a Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader to guide a skilled crew and ensure clients receive outstanding service every day.

You will plan daily routes, assign tasks, supervise equipment use, and uphold safety standards while fostering professional growth within the team.

This full-time role offers year-round work, comprehensive benefits, and a clear path from Crew Leader to operations leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Crew Leader, Foreman, or Supervisor in landscape maintenance.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience operating commercial landscape equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating a landscape maintenance crew.
• Managing daily routes and job assignments.
• Ensuring quality standards are met on every property.
• Training and developing crew members.
• Operating trucks, trailers, and landscape equipment safely.
• Communicating professionally with clients and supervisors.
• Maintaining equipment and reporting repair needs.
• Enforcing company safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Crew management

Driver's license

Job description

Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader / Foreman/Supervisor

$23+ per Hour | Year-Round Work | Full Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

• $23+ per hour based on experience
• Year-round employment
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Advancement Opportunities
• Professional, team-oriented work environment

Career Growth

At Freeman Landscape, we believe in promoting from within. High-performing Crew Leaders have the opportunity to advance into:

• Crew Leader → Field Manager → Operations Manager

If you're looking for a long-term career and not just another job, Freeman Landscape provides a clear path for growth and leadership.

What You'll Do

As a Crew Leader, you will be responsible for managing a landscape maintenance crew and ensuring our clients receive exceptional service every day.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating a landscape maintenance crew
• Managing daily routes and job assignments
• Ensuring quality standards are met on every property
• Training and developing crew members
• Operating trucks, trailers, and landscape equipment safely
• Communicating professionally with clients and supervisors
• Maintaining equipment and reporting repair needs
• Enforcing company safety standards

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Crew Leader, Foreman, or Supervisor in landscape maintenance
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Dependable, professional, and accountable
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to manage time and prioritize daily tasks
• Experience operating commercial landscape equipment
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Why Freeman Landscape?

We build teams that work together to achieve a common goal: creating beautiful properties and delivering exceptional service to our clients. Our employees take pride in their work, support one another, and enjoy being part of a company that values integrity, professionalism, and personal growth.

If you're ready to lead a team, take pride in your work, and build a long-term career with one of the region's most respected landscape companies, apply today.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the workday
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and commercial landscape equipment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced outdoor environment
• Ability to work around heavy equipment and vehicles safely
• Excellent stamina and physical endurance
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer