Lead Landscaper

Onni Group of Companies•Burbank, CA

1d•$25 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Landscaper is responsible for managing the landscaping team and overseeing the daily operations multiple properties, parcels, and outdoor areas. This position prioritizes projects, assigns work tasks, and participates hands-on in daily lawn and landscaping functions and equipment operation alongside the team. The Lead Landscaper takes ownership of irrigation system performance, plant health, crew scheduling, work order completion, and site quality control, ensuring all work is completed to the highest standard.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience leading a landscaping team, with demonstrated experience in commercial or residential landscaping
Must possess a current, valid driver's license with a driving record acceptable under the company's insurance requirements; must have experience safely driving a landscaping truck and trailer
Demonstrated experience diagnosing and repairing irrigation systems (controllers, valves, drip systems, backflow devices)
Must have experience operating all standard landscaping-related tools and equipment
Strong working knowledge of plant material, turf care, and regional growing conditions
Ability to create, read, and execute basic field reports and job directions
Ability to work independently, manage multiple sites, and complete daily activities according to a work schedule with minimal supervision
Strong communication and leadership skills; able to train, mentor, and motivate a small team
Ability to use and learn company-provided smartphone applications for scheduling and record-keeping
Must speak fluent English; bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus but not required
Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions
Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency

Nice To Haves

Irrigation certification (e.g., Certified Irrigation Technician or equivalent)
Pesticide/herbicide application license or certification

Responsibilities

Manage and direct a crew of 2–3 landscaping technicians and groundskeepers across assigned properties
Prioritize projects and assign daily work tasks and routes, ensuring efficient use of labor, time, and equipment
Participate hands-on in the execution of all work orders alongside crew members
Train, mentor, and actively educate crew members in proper landscaping practices, irrigation practices and repairs, and safety protocols
Monitor crew performance, provide management with employee performance feedback, and recommend corrective action or disciplinary measures when performance issues arise; final approval and issuance of any disciplinary action rests with the Operations Manager
Provide consistent, timely updates to management using established company communication processes, including company-provided smartphone applications
Diagnose and repair irrigation system issues, including valves, controllers, sprinkler heads, drip lines, pipe connections, timers, and backflow devices
Perform routine irrigation audits and adjust watering schedules seasonally to optimize plant health and conserve water
Manage and complete the daily production schedule for assigned sites, across multiple properties, parcels, or common areas, with the highest quality standards
Take ownership of assigned work through completion, ensuring quality and deadlines are met, and escalate delays, obstacles, or resource needs to management in a timely manner
Conduct regular site walkthroughs and inspections to identify issues before they escalate
Always interact with clients and vendors in a professional and positive manner
Maintain and promote the health and growth of trees, shrubs, flowers, turf, and other plant material
Diagnose plant health issues (pests, disease, nutrient deficiencies) and implement corrective treatments
Oversee pruning, trimming, mulching, fertilization, seasonal planting, and turf care programs
Operate all standard landscaping equipment, tools, and vehicles, including trucks and trailers, in a safe manner
Maintain assigned equipment and tools in good working order and report deficiencies to the Operations team.
Enforce safety protocols and PPE requirements across the crew, and ensure proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed
Complete work orders and maintain electronic record-keeping for each project using company-provided smartphone applications (Prism)
Properly document and track expenses for all jobs, and assist with procurement of materials as needed
Create, read, and execute basic field reports and job directions
Perform other work-related duties as assigned