Property Maintenance Crew Lead – Lawn Care & Snow Removal
About The Position
River Valley Lawnscape is hiring a Property Maintenance Crew Lead to join our growing Lawnscape team. This is a full-time seasonal position with strong potential to transition into a full-time, year-round career for the right candidate. We are seeking an experienced lawn care and property maintenance professional who takes pride in their work, leads by example, and wants consistent hours with a company that has been trusted in the Red Wing and Lake City area for over 30 years. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, operating commercial-grade equipment, and leading a small crew while remaining hands-on in the field. As a Crew Lead, you will be responsible for maintaining residential and commercial properties to the highest standards while leading daily operations for a two-person crew. You will manage job flow, ensure work is completed efficiently and safely, and represent River Valley professionally at customer properties. This role provides steady, year-round work, with lawn care and landscaping during the growing season and snow removal and winter property maintenance during the winter months. Target schedule is approximately 40 hours per week year-round, with flexibility based on workload and seasonal needs.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year professional lawn care, landscaping, or property maintenance experience
- Experience operating commercial mowing equipment and power tools
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and lead a small crew
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Full mobility to safely operate equipment
- Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, snow, and varying terrain
Nice To Haves
- Experience with snow removal, plowing, and ice management
- Experience operating trailers and commercial equipment
- Mechanical aptitude and basic equipment maintenance skills
- Leadership or crew lead experience
Responsibilities
- Lead lawn care and property maintenance crews on residential and commercial properties
- Perform weekly mowing, trimming, edging, and shrub pruning
- Complete seasonal services including spring preparation and fall cleanups
- Operate commercial zero-turn mowers and professional lawn care equipment
- Perform snow removal, plowing, salting, and ice management during winter
- Load, unload, and maintain tools, equipment, and trailers
- Drive company trucks and trailers to and from job sites
- Interact professionally with customers and represent River Valley on-site
- Support basic equipment maintenance and mechanical upkeep
- Ensure crew safety, productivity, and quality standards are consistently met
Benefits
- Medical insurance with plans starting as low as $50 per month
- Dental insurance
- Vision discounts
- Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- 401(k) with Traditional and Roth options
- Generous employer match
- Full vesting after 6 years
- Financial planning support and access to financial advisors
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability coverage
- Accident, cancer, and critical illness insurance options
- Get Active wellness program
- Wellness Marketplace discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Doctor on Demand virtual medical and mental health services
- Paid Time Off including sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Company-provided apparel
- Employee discounts on equipment, units, and parts
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
