Landscape Install & Enhancement Crew Leader

HLM Landscape Services•Lexington, KY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

A Landscape Crew Leader is responsible for leading and managing a crew of 2–5 team members to successfully complete landscape construction and installation projects. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to executing all work with the following priorities in order: Safety, Quality, and Efficiency. The Crew Leader sets the tone on every jobsite by providing clear direction, maintaining high workmanship standards, demonstrating strong attention to detail across the entire property, and ensuring all team members operate safely and productively.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license (required).
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Card for operating commercial vehicles.
Proven experience loading, securing, and driving truck and trailer combinations.
Experience leading and managing a small crew (2–5 team members).
Proficient operation of skid steers, mini excavators, and other landscape construction equipment.
Experience in grading, drainage installation, paver systems, and retaining wall construction.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings.
Strong understanding of jobsite safety standards and OSHA best practices.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
Strong communication and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of landscape construction experience.
Prior leadership or foreman experience.
Ability to troubleshoot jobsite challenges and adjust plans as needed.
Knowledge of irrigation systems is a plus.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, and motivate a crew of 2–5 team members.
Provide clear direction, daily task assignments, and hands-on training.
Ensure all work is completed safely, correctly, and efficiently.
Maintain strong attention to detail across the entire property, ensuring a clean, organized, and professional appearance at all times.
Maintain jobsite organization, cleanliness, and professionalism.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, and clients when needed.
Monitor crew productivity and uphold company performance standards.
Enforce safety protocols and ensure safe operation of all tools and equipment.
Maintain compliance with DOT regulations and company vehicle policies.
Ensure proper loading, securing, and transport of equipment and materials.
Safely and proficiently operate landscape construction equipment, including skid steers, mini excavators, and other common landscape industry machinery.
Load and transport equipment using truck and trailer combinations.
Perform daily vehicle and equipment inspections.
Maintain and protect company vehicles and equipment assets.
Perform and oversee site preparation, leveling, and grading.
Perform and oversee drainage system installation (including drainage tile).
Perform and oversee hardscape paver installation.
Perform and oversee retaining wall installation.
Perform and oversee plant installation and bed preparation.
Read, interpret, and accurately execute work according to blueprints, landscape plans, and construction drawings.
Ensure projects meet design specifications and company quality standards.
Demonstrate job-specific knowledge of plant identification, growth habits and spacing requirements, proper planting techniques, and common plant diseases and landscape issues.
Identify plant health concerns and recommend solutions.