Landscape Crew Leader​/Landscape Foreman

1. Job Title

Landscape Crew Leader / Landscape Foreman Client:
John Shorb Landscaping, Inc.

John Shorb Landscaping, Inc.

John Shorb Landscaping is a Maryland-based full-service landscaping company that has been serving residential, commercial, HOA, and government clients throughout the Washington, DC metro area for more than 30 years. The company provides landscape maintenance, landscape construction, drainage solutions, irrigation services, hardscaping, and property enhancement services across Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia. [], []

The company emphasizes safety, leadership development, quality workmanship, and long-term employee growth while delivering high-quality landscape management services. [], []

• Landscape Crew Leader
• Landscape Foreman
• Landscaping Supervisor
• Grounds Maintenance Crew Leader
• Landscape Operations Lead
• Lawn Maintenance Supervisor
• Landscape Team Leader
• Grounds Supervisor
• Landscape Field Supervisor
• Maintenance Foreman
• Crew Supervisor
• Landscape Production Supervisor

Primary Locations

• Kensington, MD 20895
• Rockville, MD 20850

Nearby Areas (Within ~45 Minutes)

• Maryland
• Bethesda
• Silver Spring
• Wheaton
• Gaithersburg
• Germantown
• Potomac
• North Bethesda
• Olney
• Clarksburg
• Takoma Park
• College Park
• Washington, DC
• Northeast DC
• Capitol Hill
• Georgetown
• Northern Virginia
• Arlington
• Alexandria
• Fairfax
• Falls Church
• Mc Lean
• Tysons

Target candidates currently working for:

• Bright View
• Ruppert Landscape
• Level Green Landscaping
• Yellowstone Landscape
• Tru Green
• Local landscape maintenance companies
• Commercial grounds maintenance contractors

Salary

$19.50 - $22.00+ per hour

Actual compensation should be confirmed with the client.

Industry Experience

• Minimum 2 years of landscaping industry experience

Experience in:

• Landscape maintenance
• Grounds maintenance
• Lawn care
• Landscape construction
• Outdoor labor operations

Leadership Experience

• Prior supervisory or leadership experience required
• Experience managing crews and assigning daily work
• Experience ensuring productivity and safety compliance

Additional Experience

• Truck and trailer operation
• Equipment and tool handling
• Crew scheduling and coordination
• Customer interaction
• OSHA-focused work environments

Leadership

• Previous supervisory experience
• Ability to lead and motivate crews
• Experience assigning and monitoring work
• Ability to resolve problems in the field

Landscaping Expertise

• Minimum 2 years of landscaping industry experience
• Understanding of landscape maintenance practices
• Familiarity with landscape equipment and tools

Driving Requirements

• Clean driving record required
• Ability to safely load, transport, and unload equipment
• Experience operating trucks and trailers safely

Safety

• OSHA-conscious mindset
• Ability to enforce safety procedures
• Proper PPE usage
• Hazard identification and reporting

Communication

• Ability to communicate effectively with:
  Crew members, Supervisors, Clients

Operational Responsibilities

• Manage daily work orders
• Ensure job quality
• Ensure crew readiness
• Monitor equipment and materials
• Report progress and issues throughout the day

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Landscape construction experience
• Experience leading larger crews
• Commercial landscaping experience
• Irrigation knowledge
• Plant identification knowledge
• Equipment maintenance knowledge
• Customer service experience
• Ability to train and mentor employees

Client Highlights

• Stable year-round employment
• Leadership development opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional growth
• Hands-on leadership environment
• Modern fleet equipped with onboard restrooms
• Opportunity for advancement into higher supervisory roles

Additional Benefits

The full benefits package should be confirmed with the client and may include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Overtime Opportunities
• 401(k)

• 2+ years of landscaping experience
• Prior Crew Leader, Foreman, or Supervisor experience
• Clean driving record
• Comfortable managing crews and daily schedules
• Strong safety mindset
• Hands-on leader who works alongside the team
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
• Experience with trucks, trailers, and landscaping equipment
• Looking for stable, year-round employment

• Landscape Foreman
• Landscape Crew Leader
• Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
• Lawn Care Supervisor
• Landscape Operations Lead
• Commercial Landscape Supervisor
• Maintenance Foreman
• Field Supervisor

Location:

Kensington & Rockville, MD Client:
John Shorb Landscaping, Inc.…