Mowing Crew Leader

Colonel Landscaping • Oakdale, CT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Mowing Crew Leader / Foreman to join our growing team for an immediate start. This is a working foreman position, meaning you will lead the crew while actively performing landscape maintenance tasks alongside your team each day. This role is ideal for someone who has experience leading a landscape or grounds crew while completing daily lawn and property maintenance tasks such as mowing, weed whacking, hedge trimming, weeding garden beds, edging, and general property upkeep. The ideal candidate must have a valid driver’s license and be able to safely drive a truck and trailer to and from job sites. Our mission is to deliver creative, innovative, and effective lawn and turf solutions to residential and commercial clients throughout Southeastern Connecticut. The Crew Leader plays a key role in maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and efficiency while leading a crew in the field. If you take pride in your work, enjoy working outdoors, and have leadership experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance, we’d like to hear from you. We are looking for dependable individuals who lead by example and show up ready to contribute every day.

Requirements

• Experience as a Landscape Crew Leader or Foreman required
• Valid driver’s license required
• Must be able to safely drive a truck and trailer
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with crew members, supervisors, and clients
• Strong knowledge of lawn and landscape maintenance
• Experience operating commercial mowing equipment
• Reliable with strong leadership skills
• Able to lift 60+ lbs and work outdoors in all conditions
• Must be available to work weekends and extended hours during busy periods
• Drug-free workplace (random drug testing policy in place)

Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside a landscape maintenance crew
• Train and support crew members
• Prepare trucks, trailers, and equipment for daily jobs
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained, cleaned, and operated safely; report any mechanical issues
• Maintain quality, efficiency, and safety on job sites
• Communicate with supervisors and clients when needed
• Perform daily lawn and landscape maintenance including: Mowing, Weed whacking / string trimming, Hedge and shrub trimming, including light pruning, Edging and blowing walkways, Weeding, mulching and maintaining garden beds
• Maintain clean, organized job sites and ensure properties are left neat and professional upon completion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed