We are looking for an experienced and motivated Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader to join our team. This position requires strong leadership skills, experience with landscaping equipment, and an ability to manage a team while delivering high-quality service to our clients.
Job Description: You will be responsible for overseeing and executing a variety of landscape maintenance duties. You will lead a small crew in the efficient and effective completion of tasks, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
•Lead and work with a small crew, ensuring work is completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards.
•Perform weekly landscape maintenance tasks including:
•General cleanup of landscape areas
•Operate landscaping equipment including z-mower, and stand-on mowers.
•Safely drive trucks and trailers to job sites.
•Ensure all work complies with safety standards and company policies.
•Maintain a clean and organized work site.
•Communicate with clients to ensure project specifications are met.
•Provide training and mentorship to crew members.
•Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications:
•Previous experience in landscape maintenance and crew leadership.
•Proficient in operating stand-on mowers, and other landscaping equipment.
•Valid driver’s license with the ability to drive a truck and trailer.
•Strong knowledge of landscape maintenance techniques (mowing, edging, trimming, planting, etc.).
•Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
•Excellent communication and leadership skills.
•Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
•Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
Benefits:
•Competitive pay ($25-$30/hr)
•40-hour work week, Monday through Friday
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
•Lawn care: 5 years (Preferred)
•Landscape maintenance: 5 years (Required)
•Mowing: 5 years (Required)
•Tree trimming: 5 years (Preferred)
•Hardscape: 5 years (Required)
•Team management: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
•Driver's License (Required)
Location:
•West Orange, NJ 07052 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
•West Orange, NJ 07052 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
•West Orange, NJ 07052: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person