Landscaping Site Crew Leader - (Direct report in Battle Creek) - Chauffeur's License REQUIRED

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Landscaping Site Crew Leader - (Direct report in Battle Creek) - Chauffeur's License REQUIRED

Location:

Battle Creek, MI, United States

Date Posted:
Aug 7, 2026

Req number: JR15803

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Pay Range:

STARTING PAY RANGE for this role IS $19 - $21 PER HOUR AND COULD INCREASE FROM THERE DEPENDENT UPON PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE AND ANY CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES YOU HOLD.

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The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.

This is NOT an entry-level position. Candidates must have at least 1 year of verifiable experience as a Landscaping Crew Leader/Foreman. Candidates with MDARD licenses will move to the top of the Candidate list.

STARTING PAY RANGE for this role IS $19 - $21 PER HOUR AND COULD INCREASE FROM THERE DEPENDENT UPON PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE AND ANY CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES YOU HOLD.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF

THE ROLE:

* Valid Driver's License:
Applicants must hold a valid driver's license.

* Chauffeur's Endorsement: A chauffeur's endorsement or chauffeur's license is REQUIRED for this role and the PREFERRED Candidate already holds one. Candidates willing to obtain a Chauffeur's license, prior to starting work and at their cost will also be considered.

* Previous experience: minimum of 1 year Landscaping Crew Leader is necessary.

* DDOT Medical card:
The PREFERRED Candidate already holds one. If you do not have a DDOT Medical Card you MUST be able to pass a Medical exam that includes a drug Test (this is a Federal requirement) post-offer and before starting work.

* State of MI (MDARD) Pesticide licenses:
The PREFERRED Candidate already has MDARD Licenses and is willing to maintain them and potentially add more as the need arises at the Company's cost.

* Irrigation

Experience:

The PREFERRED Candidate has some experience in Irrigation troubleshooting and repair as well as Spring Start up and Fall Shut down and willing to assist, as needed in these tasks.

* Hardscapes Experience is preferred.

If your resume does not show LANDSCAPING CREW LEADER EXPERIENCE; your Application WILL BE REJECTED - make sure your Landscaping experience and Landscaping Crew Leader work experience is on your resume. Applications without Resumes WILL BE REJECTED.

Job Summary

* The Crew Leader is responsible for overseeing landscape operations at client sites, managing a crew of 2-5 team members to ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to Bright View's quality standards. This role involves supervising a variety of service lines, including basic landscape maintenance, installation, and supportive services such as irrigation, seasonal color management, and chemical applications. The Crew Leader plays a key role in maintaining client satisfaction through effective team leadership and high-quality service delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Maintain a schedule and ensure service expectations are met

* Surface customer problems or concerns and report back to Operations Manager

* Assist in resolving issues with customer service when needed

* Ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with company policies

* Communicate regularly with Operations Manager to ensure client needs and expectations are consistently met or exceeded

* Deliver services as specified on client sites

* Assisting your team in safely and efficiently completed assigned tasks such as:
Planting;
Watering;
Fertilizing;
Digging and Raking just to name a few.

* Installation of required materials for landscaping/irrigation/site development

* Strong attention to detail and a Strong work ethic

* Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

* Bilingual (Spanish) - preferred

* Experience using hand equipment with mechanized moving blades such as gas-powered shears

* Experience using manual hand tools such as shovels and Experience using a hand shovel for extended period

* Experience working from elevated heights such as an 8" A-frame ladder

* Experience moving soil, equipment, and materials, digs holes, and plant trees, shrubs and flowers

* Ability to work in extreme conditions - temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit and to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time

* Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.)

* Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.)

* Ability to work in/or about situations near direct automotive traffic

* Ability to work near or about natural bodies of water

* Ability to work 8+ hours per day with applicable breaks x 5 days/week (some overtime/weekend work required)

* Coordinate service execution with Operations Manager

* Oversee day-to-day site operations and delegate work to crew team members

* Provide Operations Manager feedback on crew member(s) and Work with Operations Manager, helping to develop and train crew members

* Ensure equipment preventative maintenance is performed as needed and equipment is in good working order and Log equipment usage and…