Crew Leader, Outdoor​/Nature​/Animal Care

Job Location: Hazelwood, Hazelwood, MO 63042

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Job Shift: Day

Job Summary:

The Crew Leader will work side by side with the team to ensure assigned properties are following Focal Pointe standards. Responsible for the oversight of the ground crew. Crew Leader responsibilities include monitoring the health of all plants and green spaces, watering and feeding plants, trimming trees and shrubs, fertilizing, mowing lawns, weeding gardens, and keeping green spaces and walkways clear of debris and litter.

You should know how to use and maintain landscaping equipment, including mowers, trimmers and fertilizers, while following health and safety regulations.

• Oversee Landcare crew.

• Install and maintain seasonal plants
• Mow, trim, and fertilize green spaces
• Mulch, edge and weed gardens
• Prune and trim trees and bushes
• Maintain all gardening equipment and machinery, like mowers, trimmers and leaf blowers
• Monitor and maintain the health of plants
• Deal with pest problems that could damage plants
• Keep gardens and green spaces clear of debris and litter
• Direct activities on the job site
• Manage personnel effectively and efficiently
• Train and promote company standards
• Monitor all tools and equipment for maintenance
• Maintain a clean and safe job site at all times
• Perform administrative functions pertaining to crew management
• Interact with clientele to help ensure job satisfaction
• Consistently on time and acting in a professional manner
• Participate in all safety training sessions
• Communicate effectively with crew, supervisor, and clients
• Ability to work in all weather conditions for extended amounts of time
• Ensure gardens and green spaces remain healthy and beautiful
• Other duties as assigned

• Familiarity with landscaping design
• Extensive knowledge of regional plant life
• Knowledge of local pests and how to eliminate them
• Knowledge of synthetic and natural fertilizers
• Knowledge of state health and safety regulations for landscaping
• High school degree or GED
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Bilingual
• Proficient equipment operating skills including: lawn mowers, string trimmers, stick edges, and pruners
• Knowledge of perennials and shrubs
• Highly motivated and detail‑oriented
• Good time management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask
• Clean and professional appearance

Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

Stand for long periods of time.

Walk or run for long periods of time.

Repeat the same movements.

Bend or twist your body.

Move two or more limbs together while remaining in place.

Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.

Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.

Hold the arm and hand in one position or keep the hand steady while moving the arm.

See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.

Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.

Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.

Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.

Understand the speech of another person.

See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.

Employee will be required to lift and move up to 25 lbs.

Job primarily operates in an outdoor setting.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a full‑time position expected to work at the assigned site. Work hours are generally Monday through Friday, 7:00a.m. to 4:30p.m., with some flexibility permissible with supervisor approval. Overtime, evenings, weekend work and occasional day‑time travel may be required.

Focal Pointe provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.