Landscape Install & Enhancement Crew Leader

Position Summary

A Landscape Crew Leader is responsible for leading and managing a crew of 2–5 team members to successfully complete landscape construction and installation projects. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to executing all work with safety, quality, and efficiency as priorities.

• Lead, supervise, and motivate a crew of 2–5 team members.
• Provide clear direction, daily task assignments, and hands-on training.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, correctly, and efficiently.
• Maintain strong attention to detail across the entire property, ensuring a clean, organized, and professional appearance at all times.
• Maintain jobsite organization, cleanliness, and professionalism.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, and clients when needed.
• Monitor crew productivity and uphold company performance standards.

• Enforce safety protocols and ensure safe operation of all tools and equipment.
• Maintain compliance with DOT regulations and company vehicle policies.
• Ensure proper loading, securing, and transport of equipment and materials.

• Safely and proficiently operate landscape construction equipment, including skid steers, mini excavators, and other common landscape industry machinery.
• Load and transport equipment using truck and trailer combinations.
• Perform daily vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Maintain and protect company vehicles and equipment assets.

• Perform and oversee site preparation, leveling, and grading.
• Install drainage systems (including drainage tile).
• Install hardscape pavers and retaining walls.
• Install plants and prepare beds.
• Read, interpret, and accurately execute work according to blueprints, landscape plans, and construction drawings.
• Ensure projects meet design specifications and company quality standards.

• Demonstrate job-specific knowledge of plants, including identification, growth habits, and spacing requirements.
• Apply proper planting techniques and address common plant diseases and landscape issues.
• Identify plant health concerns and recommend solutions.

• Valid driver’s license (required).
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Card for operating commercial vehicles.
• Proven experience loading, securing, and driving truck and trailer combinations.
• Experience leading and managing a small crew (2–5 team members).
• Proficient operation of skid steers, mini excavators, and other landscape construction equipment.
• Experience in grading, drainage installation, paver systems, and retaining wall construction.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings.
• Strong understanding of jobsite safety standards and OSHA best practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

• 3+ years of landscape construction experience.
• Prior leadership or foreman experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot jobsite challenges and adjust plans as needed.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems is a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

• Ability to lift 50+ pounds regularly.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, kneel, bend, and operate equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to work extended hours during peak season.

All actions and decisions must be guided by the following priorities in this order:

• Safety – Protect team members, clients, and company assets.
• Quality – Deliver professional, high-standard workmanship with strong attention to detail.
• Efficiency – Complete projects productively without sacrificing safety or quality.