Crew Leader - Enhancements

Mariani Premier Group•Westmont, IL

2d•$19 - $21

About The Position

We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide. Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country’s largest and most complex landscape projects. Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network. The opportunities are endless. Woodlawns Landscape is looking for a dedicated, high-energy Landscape Enhancements Crew Leader to join us this Spring in our Westmont, IL location. Working directly under the Enhancements Field Operations Manager, you will be the driving force behind the high-quality transformations our clients rave about. As the Crew Leader, you are more than just a lead; you are the guardian of quality and efficiency on the job site. You will lead a team to execute diverse enhancement projects—from hardscape installs to complex plantings, ensuring every detail meets our gold standard.

Requirements

In the field, problem solving ability.
Ability to think strategically during a project and keep crew efficient and productive.
Experience operating mini skid steer, skid steer, mini excavator and other landscape equipment.
Understanding of land elevations and layout in relation to project.
Learn skills to motivate and instruct crew to execute a safe, efficient, project within budgeted hours.
Crew Member
A valid driver’s license with a good driving record is a must.
Possess a DOT Medical card or be able to obtain one.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in landscape construction.
Minimum of 3 years as a team leader.

Responsibilities

Understand and execute landscape construction practices that include but are not limited to the following: Bed prep, proper planting, mulching.
Lawn prep, seed and sod installation.
Drainage installation involving plumbing downspouts, Flo-Wells and other basins.
Hardscape demo, excavation, prep, an installation of cobblestone, bluestone, pavers, etc.
Manage and motivate crew to create a quality product and perform within budgeted project hours.
Review information for daily project with Enhancements Field Operations Manager and mentor crew leader, communicate to crew to help strategize the crew’s task list for the day.
Load materials and equipment the afternoon prior to start date.