Crew Leader – Landscape Enhancement & Installation

Nature First Landscaping • Raleigh, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Crew Leader runs day-to-day operations for landscape enhancement and installation projects, ensuring plantings, drainage solutions, and hardscapes are installed to industry standards and Nature First’s quality expectations. This is a hands-on outdoor leadership role involving supervision, training, and motivation of a small crew; project planning and execution; equipment and materials coordination; physical installation work; and communication with the office and ownership.

The role requires dependable, safety-conscious work in varying weather and outdoor conditions. The Crew Leader represents Nature First when working with homeowners, HOAs, and contractors. Nature First Landscaping is a growing, locally owned company based in Wake Forest serving residential and commercial clients across the Triangle.

Requirements

• Proven experience in landscape installation.
• Crew leadership experience is strongly preferred.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Willingness to obtain a North Carolina Pesticide Applicator's License.
• Ability to read job plans, set grades, and safely operate landscape machinery.
• Ability to routinely lift up to 50 pounds, work in all weather, and handle environmental exposures such as pollen and thorns.
• Punctual, dependable, and able to represent the company professionally.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Positive attitude and a get-it-done work ethic.
• Safety-first mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating a skid steer or mini excavator.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and motivate the installation crew, promoting safety, efficiency, and professional pride.
• Read and interpret job plans and specifications to install plantings, sod, drainage, and hardscapes accurately.
• Plan daily work, coordinate equipment and materials, and perform job-site start-up and shut-down procedures.
• Lead hands-on work including digging, tilling, planting, and handling bagged and bulk materials.
• Keep trucks, trailers, and equipment clean, organized, and well maintained; operate company vehicles safely.
• Submit daily mobile timesheets, track project hours, and maintain clear communication with the office and ownership.
• Follow company uniform and PPE policies and maintain a safety-first approach, including during chemical handling and driving.
• Represent the company professionally with homeowners, HOAs, and contractors on-site.

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay based on experience
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Company truck and equipment during work hours
• Clear pathway to grow into a production or operations role as the company scales

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed