Crew Leader - Landscape Enhancements
Eastern Land Management
StamfordLead / Manager
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The job in short
Landscape enhancement crew leader.
Details
- Found
- 7 d ago · posted 2026-10-20
- Location as listed
- Stamford, CT
- Role
- Construction / Carpenter / Labor
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Join a dedicated team responsible for creating and maintaining high-quality outdoor environments for clients. As a Landscape Enhancements Crew Leader, you will lead a team in completing landscape enhancement projects while ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard of quality. This is a hands-on leadership position that combines landscape expertise with crew supervision, project coordination, and customer service. If you have experience in landscaping and enjoy leading a team while taking pride in the finished product, this is an excellent opportunity to make a visible impact.
Responsibilities
• Lead and supervise a landscape enhancements crew while working alongside team members in the field.
• Coordinate daily crew activities to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to plan.
• Perform and oversee landscape enhancement work including planting, bed preparation, mulching, edging, pruning, and other landscape improvements.
• Interpret landscape plans, project specifications, and work instructions to ensure projects are completed correctly.
• Ensure work meets company quality standards and client expectations.
• Properly organize and utilize tools, materials, equipment, and other resources needed to complete projects.
• Operate hand tools, power equipment, mowers, trimmers, blowers, and other landscaping equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assist with the loading, unloading, transportation, and proper handling of landscape materials and equipment.
• Monitor job sites for safety, quality, and productivity.
• Train, direct, and provide guidance to crew members on proper work methods and safety procedures.
• Communicate with supervisors regarding project progress, site conditions, materials, equipment, and any issues that may affect completion.
• Communicate professionally with clients and respond appropriately to questions or site concerns.
• Maintain accurate information regarding work completed, materials used, and time worked as required.
• Maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment in proper working and safe condition.
• Follow all company safety procedures and ensure crew members are working safely.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on a variety of commercial and landscape properties.
• Perform other landscape enhancement and crew leadership duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Proven experience in landscaping or a related field.
• Previous experience leading or supervising a landscaping crew preferred.
• Strong knowledge of landscaping practices, plants, trees, shrubs, and landscape installation techniques.
• Ability to interpret landscape plans and project specifications.
• Ability to operate landscaping equipment, power tools, and hand tools safely.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate team members.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and keep projects moving efficiently.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, rain, snow, and cold temperatures.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record preferred/required based on position requirements.
Offered compensation: $22/hr - $28/hr
Experience and License Requirements
• Landscape Installation and Enhancements
• Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance
• Crew Leadership / Team Supervision
• Landscape Plan Interpretation
• Planting and Landscape Installation
• Power Equipment Operation
• Hand Tool Operation
• Commercial Landscaping
• Valid Driver's License