Mowing Crew Lead

Tender Lawn Care; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA

401k with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid trainings

Growth opportunities

Company events

Job summary

Tender Lawn Care is seeking a dedicated crew member in West Michigan to operate mowing equipment, trim and edge sites, and ensure quality work across residential and commercial properties.

Responsibilities include using backpack blowers, transporting gear, and supervising others when needed. Applicants should be reliable, safety-conscious, and ready to grow with our team.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and an eye for excellence.
• Ability to be on time and stay until the day’s work is complete.
• 2+ years of previous commercial mowing experience.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Ability to manage workload and work independently.
• Must be able to communicate with others in an effective and positive way.
• Possess an open mind towards learning and taking direction; we do things differently at Tender Lawn Care.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial Zero Turn mowers according to company specification for cut and height.
• Perform string trimming and edging at job sites.
• Utilize backpack blowers to clean surfaces after mowing and trimming is complete.
• Transport equipment using a Tender Lawn Care truck and trailer.
• Work in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.
• May work alone or oversee other crew members.
• Ensure each jobsite is completed to site specification and Tender Lawn Care's quality expectations.
• Give directions and assign work at jobsites.

Job description

Schedule

7:30 am to 5:30 pm, some Saturdays and overtime as required

Job Duties

• Operate commercial Zero Turn mowers according to company specification for cut and height
• Perform string trimming and edging at job sites
• Utilize backpack blowers to clean surfaces after mowing and trimming is complete
• Transport equipment using a Tender Lawn Care truck and trailer
• Work in a safe, efficient, and timely manner
• May work alone or oversee other crew members
• Ensure each jobsite is completed to site specification and Tender Lawn Care's quality expectations
• Give directions and assign work at jobsites

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and an eye for excellence
• Ability to be on time and stay until the day’s work is complete
• 2+ years of previous commercial mowing experience
• Valid Drivers License
• Ability to manage workload and work independently
• Must be able to communicate with others in an effective and positive way
• Possess an open mind towards learning and taking direction; we do things differently at Tender Lawn Care

Physical requirements

• Stand, bend and kneel for extended periods of time
• Lift a minimumof 50 pounds often
• Work extended hours
• Work in a fast paced environment while maintaining a high standard of quality
• Work in suboptimal weather conditions

Benefits and opportunities

• We invest in new equipment and in the maintenance of all the equipment TLC relies on to do the job right.
• High quality company uniforms
• New headquarters with added space and amenities
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Supportive leadership
• Company sponsored events
• Health Insurance
• HSA
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid trainings

Family-owned and operated since 1949, Tender Lawn Care is proud to provide high-quality landscape management and snowplowing services to residential and commercial clients throughout West Michigan, primarily in the Grand Rapids area. We are excited to be experiencing tremendous growth and adding to our team to meet the needs of our clients.