Crew Leader - Landscape Enhancements

Eastern Land Management•Stamford, CT

10d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Lead a team completing landscape enhancement projects while working alongside crew members in the field. This hands-on leadership position combines landscape expertise with crew supervision, project coordination, and customer service. The work involves completing outdoor improvements safely, efficiently, and to a high standard of quality on a variety of commercial and landscape properties.

Requirements

Proven experience in landscaping or a related field.
Strong knowledge of landscaping practices, plants, trees, shrubs, and landscape installation techniques.
Ability to interpret landscape plans and project specifications.
Ability to operate landscaping equipment, power tools, and hand tools safely.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to lead, train, and motivate team members.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
Ability to prioritize tasks and keep projects moving efficiently.
Comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, rain, snow, and cold temperatures.
Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record, preferred or required based on position requirements.
Experience with landscape installation and enhancements, landscaping and grounds maintenance, crew leadership or team supervision, landscape plan interpretation, planting and landscape installation, power equipment operation, hand tool operation, and commercial landscaping.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience leading or supervising a landscaping crew.
Valid driver's license and a clean driving record (preferred/required based on position requirements).

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise a landscape enhancements crew while working alongside team members in the field.
Coordinate daily crew activities to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to plan.
Perform and oversee landscape enhancement work, including planting, bed preparation, mulching, edging, pruning, and other landscape improvements.
Interpret landscape plans, project specifications, and work instructions to ensure projects are completed correctly.
Ensure work meets company quality standards and client expectations.
Organize and utilize tools, materials, equipment, and other resources needed to complete projects.
Operate hand tools, power equipment, mowers, trimmers, blowers, and other landscaping equipment safely and efficiently.
Assist with loading, unloading, transporting, and properly handling landscape materials and equipment.
Monitor job sites for safety, quality, and productivity.
Train, direct, and guide crew members on proper work methods and safety procedures.
Communicate with supervisors regarding project progress, site conditions, materials, equipment, and issues that may affect completion.
Communicate professionally with clients and respond appropriately to questions or site concerns.
Maintain accurate information regarding work completed, materials used, and time worked as required.
Maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment in proper and safe working condition.
Follow company safety procedures and ensure crew members work safely.
Perform other landscape enhancement and crew leadership duties as assigned.