Landscape Technician Crew Lead

Join the Banana Landscape Team

Banana Landscape is looking for an experienced Landscape Technician Crew Lead who takes pride in quality work, communicates well, and can safely lead a two-person landscape mowing-route crew. This is a hands-on field position for someone who can keep the route productive and on schedule while overseeing assigned properties and equipment.

The Crew Lead will drive a company truck with a landscape trailer and lead a two-person landscape mowing route across residential, commercial, and HOA properties. The right person is dependable, organized, respectful, and ready to take ownership of property quality, route pace, Jobber documentation, equipment, safety, and communication.

• Safely drive a company truck while towing, backing, parking, connecting, and disconnecting a landscape trailer.
• Lead a two-person landscape mowing-route crew to complete assigned work safely, efficiently, and to Banana Landscape standards.
• Perform landscape maintenance including mowing, edging, trimming, blowing, pruning, weeding, spring and fall cleanups, and basic property care. In the winter months, snow and ice management.
• Review the daily schedule, job instructions, property notes, and priorities before beginning work.
• Assign and coordinate daily tasks and maintain an appropriate pace without sacrificing detail or quality.
• Inspect completed work, correct quality concerns, and leave properties, sidewalks, beds, gates, and work areas clean and secure.
• Use Jobber to clock in and out, follow schedules, review notes, document completed work, and upload clear photos and helpful property observations.
• Oversee assigned properties, confirm recurring service requirements are completed, and document customer concerns, damaged plants, irrigation issues, safety concerns, and opportunities for additional work.
• Oversee the assigned truck, trailer, tools, and equipment and keep them clean, organized, secure, and in safe working condition.
• Communicate professionally with customers, teammates, supervisors, and office staff.

• At least two years of professional landscape maintenance experience.
• Previous experience leading or running a two-person landscape maintenance crew, including assigning work and checking quality.
• Demonstrated experience safely driving a truck while towing and backing a landscape trailer.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record that meets company insurance requirements.
• Working knowledge of commercial landscape equipment and safe operating practices.
• Ability to perform physical outdoor work in changing weather, including lifting, bending, walking, and standing for extended periods.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and dependable transportation to the designated starting location.
• Ability to use a smartphone and learn or consistently use Jobber for scheduling, timekeeping, notes, and photos.

• Takes pride in doing the job correctly and notices the details that make a property look finished.
• Leads by example, works alongside the crew, and treats others with respect.
• Communicates questions and concerns early instead of letting problems grow.
• Works with a sense of urgency while knowing when to slow down and check the work.
• Accepts direction, offers constructive ideas, and stays flexible when another approach is selected.
• Is positive, dependable, accountable, and willing to help where needed.

• Competitive hourly pay between $18-$23/hour based on experience, leadership ability, and qualifications.
• Opportunities to grow in responsibility and compensation as skills and performance develop.
• Paid time off and paid-holiday eligibility in accordance with company policy.
• Company-provided equipment and a supportive, locally owned team environment.

Crew-lead experience matters for this role, but attitude matters just as much. Skills can be strengthened through training; dependability, respect, accountability, and a willingness to learn are what make someone successful on our team.

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