Maintenance Crew Leader

Join the Yardnique Family of Companies, a nationally recognized leader in landscape services with over 26 years of success. At Yardnique, employees are valued as family, and the company is committed to fostering growth, opportunity, and a supportive work environment. As a Crew Leader in the Operations Department, you will play a key role in maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces, leading a team, and ensuring high standards of quality and customer service. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about landscaping and looking to advance their career in a collaborative and rewarding setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a crew in performing landscape maintenance tasks, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to company quality standards.
• Promote and model a safe work environment by following company safety policies and procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and promptly reporting any accidents or unsafe conditions.
• Oversee the proper and safe operation of crew vehicles, trailers, hand tools, and maintenance equipment such as mowers, edgers, trimmers, and blowers.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment, including checking fluid levels, oil changes, tire pressure, and blade maintenance.
• Ensure all assigned maintenance tasks—such as mowing, edging, weeding, watering, and pruning—are completed on schedule and to company standards.
• Report any damaged or missing plant material and communicate additional needs to management as appropriate.
• Oversee the proper application of fertilizers and pest control techniques as needed.
• Complete and process necessary job paperwork, including equipment inventory forms, safety sheets, and employee time sheets.
• Verify crew time worked and report any discrepancies to the Account Manager.
• Interact professionally and courteously with Account Managers, subcontractors, customers, and crew members, maintaining appropriate dress and conduct at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years of experience in landscaping or related tasks.
• Experience supervising and coaching teams of 3 or more in landscape maintenance.
• Knowledge of and experience with enforcing safety policies and procedures (PPE).
• Ability to meet the physical demands of outdoor work, including working in various weather conditions and with exposure to dirt, water, chemicals, and noise.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with team members and clients.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Company-paid offerings: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Legal Insurance, and Life Insurance
• Paid time off and holiday pay

Join our team at Yardnique and help us create vibrant, well-maintained outdoor spaces while providing exceptional service to our clients. If you are motivated, reliable, and ready for a rewarding job, we encourage you to apply!