Landscape Crew Leader

Job Description

Job Description

This Landscape Install Crew Lead role directs daily operations for landscaping and outdoor installation projects, ensuring high-quality results from start to finish. The primary objective is to guide a dedicated crew through successful plantings, drainage solutions, and site transformations while maintaining efficiency and safety standards.

Based in Metro Detroit, MI, this family-owned green-industry leader provides top-tier lawn maintenance, brick paving, and comprehensive landscape solutions to residential and commercial clients. The company prides itself on delivering superior service, beautiful outdoor transformations, and giving back to the local community. It offers a stable, supportive environment for professionals who take pride in their craftsmanship and want to grow alongside a trusted neighborhood brand.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage a landscape installation crew to complete projects on time, within scope, and to exact specifications.
• Execute general landscaping duties, including planting trees and shrubs, weeding, mulching, and site cleanups.
• Install effective drainage solutions to ensure proper water mitigation and landscape longevity.
• Assist with and oversee hardscape installations—such as retaining walls, patios, and walkways—ensuring structural integrity.
• Maintain all tools, vehicles, and equipment in safe, working order, reporting any maintenance needs proactively.
• Train and mentor junior crew members on best practices for site preparation, planting techniques, and workplace safety.

Requirements

• Proven experience in landscape installation, general landscaping, planting, and drainage systems.
• Prior experience in a crew leadership, foreman, or supervisory role within the landscaping industry.
• Strong knowledge of plant materials, weed identification, and proper horticultural techniques.
• Hardscape experience (brick pavers, retaining walls, patios) is highly preferred and considered a major plus.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, including the ability to safely operate company trucks and trailers.

Compensation & Benefits

• $25.00 - $30.00 per hour based on experience
• Opportunities for year-round employment (including winter snow and ice management).