Commercial Grounds Maintenance Crew Leader - Charleston Region

Bland Landscaping Company•Charleston, SC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Commercial Grounds Maintenance (CGM) Crew Leader is a hands-on supervisory position responsible for leading a year-round crew in the delivery of commercial grounds maintenance services. This role combines active field production with planning, administrative, and regulatory functions. The Crew Leader ensures that properties are maintained to company standards while training staff, managing daily workloads, and maintaining positive client relationships on-site.

Requirements

Must have a valid NC Driver's license and maintain a good driving record (CDL preferred).
Must be willing to obtain the NC Pesticide Applicator’s License.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis.
Ability to bend and stoop continually and work outside in all weather conditions.
Comfort working around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns, and other environmental risks.
Good communication skills with the ability to motivate others and work with minimal supervision.
Must present a professional, polite manner and wear company uniforms and sturdy shoes.
Strict adherence to safety protocols regarding chemicals, equipment, and PPE (eye/ear protection).

Nice To Haves

CDL preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise and train maintenance crews on all aspects of grounds maintenance services.
Plan and manage daily workloads to ensure efficiency.
Plan, coordinate, and collect necessary equipment and job materials each day.
Attend and actively participate in crew and department general and safety meetings.
Perform mowing, raking, digging, and weeding of commercial landscapes.
Monitor and maintain irrigation controllers (changing times, replacing heads, etc.).
Safely operate commercial zero-turn & push mowers, string trimmers, edgers, pruners, chainsaws, backpack blowers, and backpack sprayers.
Load and unload heavy equipment and planting materials from trucks.
Prepare daily reports for work as required by the company.
Maintain on-site relations and professional communications with clients, contractors, and subcontractors.
Safely drive company-owned vehicles (with or without trailers) to transport crew members.