Landscape Maintenance Crew Lead

Description

Job Title: Maintenance Crew Lead

Schedule: Full-time, must report for dispatch before 7:30 a.m.

Daily Dispatch From: 340 Graham Rd, Wexford, PA 15090

Pay Range: $20 – 25

Reports to: Lanscape Manager

Sarver Landscape is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Crew Lead to lead daily landscape maintenance operations while upholding our core values of Character, Quality, Respect, and Safety. This role is ideal for an experienced maintenance professional who enjoys leading by example, developing crew members, and ensuring properties are maintained to the highest standards.

The Maintenance Crew Lead serves as the primary on-site leader responsible for crew performance, safety, organization, communication, and quality of work.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, direct, and motivate a landscape maintenance crew to complete daily work safely, efficiently, and on schedule
• Assign daily responsibilities and ensure crew members understand job expectations and safety requirements
• Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and training; lead by example at all times
• Oversee and actively participate in landscape maintenance services, including:
  • Mowing, trimming, and edging
  • Pruning shrubs and small trees
  • Mulching and bed maintenance
  • Seasonal cleanups
• Monitor crew productivity and address performance or behavioral issues in coordination with management
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for supervisors, account managers, and production managers
• Read and interpret work orders and scopes to ensure accurate execution of services
• Accurately track and report crew time, equipment usage, and materials as required
• Maintain consistent quality standards across all properties and services

Safety & Equipment Responsibilities

• Conduct daily jobsite safety briefings and hazard assessments prior to starting work
• Ensure proper use of PPE and safe operation of all tools, vehicles, and equipment
• Stop work immediately if unsafe conditions exist and escalate concerns without delay
• Correct unsafe behaviors and report incidents or near misses promptly
• Complete daily vehicle and equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns
• Ensure trucks, trailers, and equipment are properly loaded, secured, and stored

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate company vehicles
• Prior landscape maintenance experience, including crew leadership or lead role experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to lead, coach, and hold team members accountable
• Commitment to safety, quality, and customer service
• Ability to perform physical outdoor work in varying weather conditions

Join Sarver Landscape and lead a crew that takes pride in doing things the right way—every day!

Sarver Landscape is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Sarver Landscape is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.