Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader

Company: PNW Landscaping, LLC
Location: Portland
Posted on: April 25, 2025

Job Description:

Job Summary:

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

CREW LEADER

Are you a strong leader looking for a great team? We are looking for an experienced landscape crew leader with great attention to detail. Come put your outstanding work ethic and leadership on display.



On a daily basis you are responsible for the direction of crew activities on job site, according to pre-established schedules, standards and procedures to provide a high quality of service, as directed by Area Manager.



Clients are VIPs and we are valued guests on their properties. Our Core Values:



--- Integrity - say what we do; do what we say
--- Respect - everyone has talent and value
--- Accountability - Own it: good, bad, or ugly
--- Teamwork - Work together; Win together
--- Quality - A job worth doing is worth doing well

Responsibilities:
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
--- Understand and execute job specifications for each site
--- Assign daily tasks to crew members and ensure compliance
--- Perform landscape maintenance tasks including, but not limited to: mowing, edging, blowing, bed grooming, pruning, fertilizing, and leaf pick-up
--- Routinely monitor sites for quality and follow up with crews on performance improvements. Communicate continuing concerns to the Area Manager
--- Conduct and oversee execution of work orders and minor Enhancement Projects performed at the crew level
--- Complete daily paperwork timely and accurately
--- Assess equipment operation issues and effectively communicate repair needs to shop personnel
--- Supervise safe loading and unloading of equipment
--- Assist Area Manager with initial and ongoing training of crews
--- Assess the skill level and work behavior of employees and provide recommendations to the Area Manager regarding professional development, performance evaluation, and promotional opportunities
--- Ensure adherence to company policies
--- Develop and maintain a positive work relationship with Area Manager, peers, and subordinates
--- Encourage and maintain safe working conditions by promoting the Company's "Culture of Safety", including but not limited to reinforcing bi-weekly safety tailgate meetings and ensuring proper personal protective equipment usage

Qualifications:
Education
--- At least 3-5 years of related work experience

Language Skills
--- Ability to communicate in English
--- Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus but not required

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
--- Valid Driver's License in the state where employed
--- Commercial Pesticide Applicators License preferred. Study materials and training provided.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
--- Ability to safely operate commercial landscape equipment and tools
--- Demonstrate proper pruning techniques while taking into account the plant material and season
--- Understand fertilization basics for both turf and plants
--- Working knowledge of herbicide applications and relevant practices
--- Have a general understanding of annual installation and maintenance
--- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and complete them under tight deadlines
--- Ability to motivate and lead subordinates
--- Strong commitment to high-quality work and customer service
--- Ability to read and understand maps for navigation and job planning
--- Basic understanding of smartphone apps related to work requirements (e.g. work order entry, time entry, communication with Area Manager)

About Company:
We are a growing company and service SW Washington including Vancouver, Camas, Battleground, LaCenter, Ridgefield, and areas throughout Clark County. Our Valued Clients are Homeowners' Associations, Commercial properties, and Residential properties. We provide landscaping enhancement and maintenance, as well as specializing in irrigation services and drainage installation.

PNW Landscaping, LLC - Enhance, Maintain, Thrive!

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