Day Landscaper Lead– Full-Time

Sweeping Corporation of America•Columbia, SC

About The Position

Sweeping Corporation of America (SCA) is hiring a full-time Day Landscaper Lead in Columbia, South Carolina. The role supports daily operations by leading landscaping activities and maintaining lawns, landscaped areas, and surrounding grounds. The lead provides hands-on support, coordinates tasks, guides team members, and helps ensure grounds maintenance is completed safely, efficiently, and to expected quality standards. The position is listed for first shift, with no travel, and pays $22–$24 per hour. The employee is eligible for a first pay increase after six months. The role includes inspecting and safely operating equipment, reviewing assigned routes, completing work within allotted timeframes, handling and disposing of materials appropriately, reporting equipment problems and incidents, completing required documentation, and communicating professionally with coworkers, supervisors, clients, and the public. Work is performed outdoors with regular exposure to weather and traffic. The role requires using specialized equipment and PPE and meeting the physical and cognitive demands described in the posting.

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, the elements, and traffic; occasional exposure to loud noise, dust or debris, and jarring conditions; and limited exposure to chemicals.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds at varying heights, including overhead.
Ability to meet continuous reading, screen-use, mental-focus, and hand-eye-coordination demands.
Ability to operate specialized equipment and use hand and foot controls and fine motor skills.
Required to use appropriate PPE, including high-visibility apparel and eye, ear, hand, foot, head, lung, and skin protection.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, lawn care, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and support landscaping activities and maintain lawns, landscaped areas, and surrounding grounds.
Coordinate tasks and guide team members while helping maintain safety, quality, and cleanliness standards.
Perform required pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections and ensure safety features are operational before starting a route.
Review assigned routes before departure and ask for clarification when routes or expectations are unclear.
Complete assigned jobs within the allotted timeframe while maintaining expected quality and attention to detail.
Operate equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with traffic laws, company procedures, and site-specific protocols; use additional caution in inclement weather or challenging site conditions.
Handle materials safely and follow the correct procedures for material types and disposal sites.
Report equipment issues, malfunctions, near misses, crashes, and injuries within 30 minutes or as soon as safely possible; promptly escalate work issues and safety concerns to management.
Maintain a professional attitude and appearance and communicate effectively 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 consistently, on time, and prepared to work throughout assigned shifts.