Job Description:
This Landscape Maintenance Crew Lead role spearheads the landcare division by delivering top-tier landscaping and maintenance services. The primary focus is to lead a dedicated maintenance crew, oversee daily job tasks, and actively train new staff members. It presents a fantastic, hands-on opportunity for an independent professional who also excels in a collaborative team setting. Based in the St. Louis Metro area, MO, Timberline Landscapes brings over 20 years of experience delivering high-quality residential and commercial landcare services. The company is deeply committed to employee development, cultivating a supportive culture through weekly huddles, regular training sessions, and engaging team events. Joining this highly respected and stable business means becoming part of a team that rewards pride in workmanship and actively champions your professional growth.
Compensation & Benefits:
$23 - $25 per hour, with adjustments based on experience.
Health insurance.
Life insurance.
Simple IRA.Paid training.
Company events and parties.
Responsibilities:
Plan and organize daily routes to maximize resource efficiency and ensure timely completion of assignments.
Execute comprehensive horticultural duties, encompassing planting installations, pruning, weed management, and pest control treatments to maintain optimal plant health.
Supervise and mentor a field crew of two or more, handling on-site personnel matters and instructing staff on safety and operational policies.
Operate diverse power equipment safely—including trucks, trailers, mowers, blowers, and augers—while maintaining clean and secure work sites.
Evaluate plant health and pest problems on-site, offering actionable recommendations or executing immediate remedial steps according to company guidelines.
Collaborate daily with the operations team to suggest account improvements and actively support the team on internal platforms like Slack.
Requirements:
Hold a high school diploma, though a two-year degree in Horticulture is preferred.
Bring 3 to 5 years of professional landscaping experience, backed by at least 1 to 3 years in a direct crew leadership role.
Possess a valid driver’s license to safely operate company vehicles.
Showcase exceptional problem-solving abilities to make swift decisions and delegate tasks efficiently.
Exhibit a strong team-first attitude, a deep sense of pride in your work, and a readiness to represent the brand professionally by wearing company gear.
