Day Landscaper Lead– Full-Time

Sweeping Corporation of America•Columbia, SC

9d•$22 - $24

About The Position

The Day Landscaper Lead supports daily operations by leading landscaping activities and maintaining lawns, landscaped areas, and surrounding grounds. The role provides hands-on support, coordinates tasks, guides team members, and helps ensure landscaping and grounds maintenance are completed safely and efficiently while meeting standards for quality and cleanliness. The position requires outdoor work in Columbia, South Carolina, on a first shift, with no travel. The lead is expected to follow company safety procedures, operate equipment responsibly, complete assigned work within allotted timeframes, communicate promptly about issues, and maintain reliable attendance. Duties and priorities may change as business needs evolve.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, lawn care, or a related field.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must maintain an acceptable driving record and pass a motor vehicle record check, background check, and drug screening in accordance with company policy and applicable law.
Ability to follow safety procedures, conduct inspections, operate equipment responsibly, and comply with traffic, site, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to plan routes, complete work efficiently and accurately, adapt to changing conditions, and maintain dependable attendance.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and teammates, represent the company professionally, and promptly report equipment issues, incidents, or safety concerns.
Ability to work outdoors with regular exposure to weather, elements, and traffic, and occasional exposure to loud noise, dust/debris, and jarring conditions; limited exposure to chemicals.
Ability to perform frequent sitting and walking/standing; occasional bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and pushing/pulling; and limited stair climbing and crawling.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds at varying heights, including overhead.
Ability to meet continuous reading, screen-use, mental-focus, and hand-eye-coordination demands throughout the workday.
Ability to operate specialized equipment and use hand controls, foot controls, and fine motor skills.
Must use appropriate personal protective equipment, including high-visibility apparel and eye, ear, hand, foot, head, lung, and skin protection.

Nice To Haves

3 years of experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, lawn care, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Perform required pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections and verify safety features are operational before beginning work.
Review assigned routes before departure and ask clarifying questions when routes or expectations are unclear.
Complete assigned jobs within the allotted timeframe while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
Operate equipment safely and efficiently, following traffic laws, company safety procedures, and site-specific protocols; use additional caution during inclement weather or challenging site conditions.
Handle materials safely and securely and follow the correct procedures for material types and disposal sites.
Report equipment issues, malfunctions, near misses, crashes, or injuries within 30 minutes or as soon as safely possible.
Immediately escalate opportunities, work issues, and safety concerns to management.
Maintain a professional attitude and appearance on job sites and in public areas; communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and clients when needed.
Accurately complete required logs, manifests, and forms.
Adapt to changes and challenges and identify and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Report to work on time and as scheduled, remain prepared throughout assigned shifts, and reliably adhere to start times, breaks, and end times.
Lead landscaping activities, maintain lawns, landscaped areas, and surrounding grounds, coordinate tasks, and provide hands-on support to team members.