Landscape Maintenance Crew Lead Field

The Grounds Guys of Atlanta and Alpharetta hiring a Crew Foreman to lead a field crew day-to-day, so work is completed the right way, safely, and with strong customer care. This role is hands-on in the field and is a leadership track position with growth potential toward Operations Lead.

Employment Details

·      Type: Full-time

·      Schedule: Monday–Friday; occasional Saturdays (rare)

·      Pay Range: $20–$25/hour (DOE)

·      Work Availability: Year-round work

Benefits

·      Major holidays off

·      Health insurance

·      PTO

Reports To

Operations Lead / Field Leadership

What Success Looks Like

·      Work is completed the right way with no rework or callbacks from existing or new customers

·      Crew knows the plan for the day and stays on task

·      Jobs are safe, clean, and professional

·      Trucks, trailers, and equipment are cared for and kept organized

Key Responsibilities

1) Quality & Job Work

·      Follow the Quality Standards every day

·      Ensure the crew follows the Quality Standards

·      Review the route plan with Manager before starting each morning

·      Take and send before/after photos and job notes as required by Manager

2) Lead the Crew

·      Lead by example (attitude, speed, respect, and safety)

·      Assign clear tasks and confirm understanding

·      Correct issues immediately in a calm, respectful way

·      Help train new team members in the field

3) Communication

·      Keep Operations Lead / Field Leadership updated throughout the day

·      Report daily on the job:

o  Weather delays

o  Access issues (gates, locked areas)

o  Scope questions (what is/is not included)

o  Customer concerns

·      Report on quality issues or complaints immediately to manager

Requirements

·      Two Years’ prior experience with leading a Residential Landscape Maintenance Crew(s)

·      Valid driver’s license and ability to drive company vehicles

·      Exceptional attendance and punctuality

·      Clear, calm communication and proactive problem reporting

·      Ownership mindset: treat equipment, time, and customer property like it’s yours

Preferred Qualifications

·      Bilingual (Spanish/English) — preferred

Growth Path

Foreman → Operations Lead

Simple Weekly Scorecard (Evaluation Criteria)

·      Quality Standards followed (rework/returns)

·      Consistent on time start and attendance

·      Correct load-out (materials and equipment ready)

·      Trailer/truck checks completed and issues reported

·      Equipment tagged and repair follow-through

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