Mow Crew Lead

Green Garden Landscaping; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

A leading landscaping company in Seattle seeks a Mow Crew Lead to efficiently manage a mowing team across residential and commercial properties. This hands-on role requires someone who leads by example, communicates effectively, and maintains high-quality work standards. Ideal candidates should possess a valid driver's license and demonstrate strong leadership. Landscaping experience is a plus, but training is available for the right fit. Join the team for a rewarding career in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Landscaping experience preferred but training is provided.
• Reliable transportation to our shop.
• Strong sense of urgency.
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors all day.
• Landscaping experience preferred but we’ll train the right person.
• Reliable transportation to our shop.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew through daily routes of residential and commercial properties.
• Drive the truck safely between job sites.
• Train and direct crew members on technique and quality standards.
• Ensure every property meets quality standards.
• Communicate job progress and equipment needs to management.
• Communicate with management on job progress, client concerns, and equipment needs.
• Keep equipment organized and report maintenance issues.

Skills

Leadership ability

Strong work ethic

Physically fit

Strong sense of urgency

Reliable transportation to shop

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Green Garden Landscaping is hiring a Mow Crew Lead to run one of our mow teams this season. You'll be behind the wheel, setting the pace, and leading your crew through up to 25 accounts per day across the Seattle area. The work is fast-paced, physical, and rewarding, but this role is more than just mowing. You're the one keeping the crew focused, the day on track, and the quality dialed in. You're someone who leads by example and takes ownership of the work.

What you’ll do

• Lead a mow crew through a full daily route of residential and commercial properties
• Drive the truck safely between job sites
• Mow, trim, edge, and blow alongside your crew
• Train and direct crew members on technique, efficiency, and quality standards
• Ensure every property meets Green Garden’s standard before leaving the site
• Communicate with management on job progress, client concerns, and equipment needs
• Keep equipment organized and report maintenance issues

What we’re looking for

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Leadership ability
• Strong work ethic
• Strong sense of urgency
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors all day
• Landscaping experience preferred but we’ll train the right person
• Reliable transportation to our shop

Core Values at Green Garden

• Safety First: We lead with care for our people, our clients, and our community. Everyone goes home safe, every single day.
• Integrity: We do what’s right, not what’s easy.
• Excellence: We build trust by listening, solving, delivering with excellence and commitment to doing it right. Happy clients become loyal partners.
• Teamwork: We win together. No one succeeds alone.
• Growth Mindset: We improve every day and build careers, not just jobs.

At Green Garden Landscaping, we live these core values in every interaction, on every property, and through every season. They guide how we show up for each other, how we serve our clients, and how we grow as a company. If these values resonate with you, you’ll fit right in here.