Crew Leader - Landscape Operations
Houston
Crew Leader - Landscape Operations
Full Time • Houston
Benefits:
- Company car
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off
CREW LEADER – LANDSCAPE OPERATIONS
Take charge. Build your crew. Deliver excellence.
We're seeking a reliable, hands-on Crew Leader to lead field teams in delivering high-quality landscaping services. You’ll manage daily operations, support your team, maintain customer satisfaction, and ensure the job is completed safely, efficiently, and to company standards.
If you have landscape industry experience, bilingual English/Spanish communication skills, leadership ability, and a strong work ethic, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
Crew & Jobsite Leadership
- Plan daily workloads and prepare tools and materials in advance.
- Assign tasks to team members and ensure high-quality, timely completion.
- Enforce company standards, safety protocols, and crew expectations.
- Train team members using company processes and training programs.
- Cross-train and develop future leaders within your crew.
- Provide direction and support to crew members throughout the workday.
Customer Interaction
- Maintain a clean, professional appearance on site and in company uniform.
- Serve as a point of contact for clients and address their needs or concerns professionally.
- Proactively communicate customer concerns, site conditions, and updates to management.
- Help identify safety risks or site issues and communicate them to management.
Quality, Safety & Brand Excellence
- Conduct site inspections and ensure work is completed to company and customer standards.
- Maintain daily punch lists to manage job quality and priorities.
- Ensure all safety protocols, PPE requirements, and tailgate meetings are followed.
- Keep crew vehicles, trailers, and equipment clean, organized, and in good working condition.
Equipment Oversight
- Monitor equipment condition and follow maintenance and inventory schedules.
- Complete required vehicle, trailer, and equipment inspections and reports.
- Ensure proper use and care of company tools, equipment, and vehicles.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Complete required forms and daily logs, including LMRs, spray requests, and accident reports.
- Help organize and implement daily work schedules.
- Report irrigation issues, equipment problems, and needed repairs to management.
- Assist with crew performance reviews and tracking team goals.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in the landscape industry or grounds maintenance.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish – required.
- Previous crew leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to operate and safely use landscaping equipment, including mowers, blowers, trimmers, and other hand tools.
- Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Ability to read schedules, safety procedures, and follow written instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Pre-Interview Assessment
Applicants are required to complete a brief Culture Index assessment as part of the application process. Please complete the assessment using the link provided before your interview.
Compensation: $60,000.00 per year
We know the regional and seasonal landscape maintenance challenges our clients are dealing with–in real time–and will respond accordingly.
Established in 1986, U.S. Lawns is the largest and fastest-growing commercial landscape maintenance franchisor in the country. We now have over 200 U.S. Lawns locations in 37 states, and we continue to expand to reach more clients.
National Network of Landscape Professionals
Each of our franchisees provides customers with a full range of commercial lawn care and maintenance services. We’ve trained them to understand the unique grounds maintenance needs specific to office parks, apartment complexes, industrial facilities, healthcare, municipal, hospitality and retail campuses, HOAs, and a wealth of other commercial properties. With that, we have been an effective partner for businesses in reaching their goal to preserve their property’s curb appeal.
We pride ourselves in creating potential for everyone to grow within each of our independently owned and operated U.S. Lawns franchises. Being the “Best Place to Work” means you’re family and we work hard to find the best career fit for your future.
U.S. Lawns locations across the country offer competitive employment opportunities within the landscape industry. Whether you’re an experienced lawn care technician or just starting out on your career path, all you need is a great attitude, a team player mindset and a strong work ethic to be a candidate. No matter the size of the job, our indepen-dent owners know that every U.S. Lawns employee plays a vital role in providing our clients with the exceptional results we promise while giving back to our local communities.
If you enjoy working outdoors, working largely self-directed, and would like a chance to better your community and improve lives, let’s talk!
By using this site, you acknowledge that if you are offered employment, your sole and exclusive employer is the local franchised business that hired you, not U.S. Lawns. U.S. Lawns does not participate in any local employment decisions or practices within its franchised businesses. Each franchise is independently owned and operated.
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Uniforms, Safety Programs, and Education Provided
Advancement Opportunities
Fair Pay & Benefits, Above Industry-Standard