Day Landscaper Lead– Full-Time

Sweeping Corporation of America•Columbia, SC

9d•$22 - $24•Onsite

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 maintaining standards of safety, quality, and cleanliness. The position requires outdoor work and the operation of specialized equipment. The employee must complete assigned work within allotted timeframes, communicate effectively with teammates, supervisors, and clients when needed, and reliably attend scheduled shifts. Duties may change as business needs, processes, or technologies 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 successfully 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 meet the physical demands of the job, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds at varying heights, including overhead.
Ability to perform continuous reading, screen use, mental focus, and hand-eye coordination throughout the workday.
Ability to use hand and foot controls and fine motor skills when operating specialized equipment.
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 ensure safety features are operational before beginning a route.
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 in accordance with traffic laws, company safety procedures, and site-specific protocols; use additional caution in inclement weather or challenging conditions.
Handle materials safely and securely, following appropriate 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.
Escalate opportunities, work issues, and safety concerns to management promptly.
Maintain a professional attitude and appearance on job sites and in public areas; communicate with team members, supervisors, and clients as needed.
Accurately complete required logs, manifests, and forms.
Respond appropriately to changes and challenges and identify and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Report to work on time and as scheduled, prepared to work throughout assigned shifts, and adhere reliably to start times, breaks, and end times.
Lead landscaping activities, coordinate tasks, guide team members, and maintain lawns, landscaped areas, and surrounding grounds.