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Landscape Crew Leader

Skilled Trades

You run the crew now. You decide who mows, who trims, and who gets the blower (the coveted position). You're the one the property manager calls when something looks wrong, and you're the one keeping three guys on schedule across six properties before lunch. It's landscape work plus people management, and the sun doesn't care about either.

Salary Range

Low

$38k

Median

$43k

High

$48k

10-Year Growth

5%

US Workers

1.2M

Education

2+ years landscaping experience + driver's license (CDL helpful)

Environment

outdoor

Tools & Technical Skills

  • Commercial mower operation & maintenance
  • Crew scheduling & route management
  • Irrigation system troubleshooting
  • Equipment inventory tracking
  • Client communication & site assessment

People & Mindset Skills

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Time management
  • Physical stamina
  • Problem solving
  • Reliability

Learn the skills

Courses and certifications to get you job-ready

Client communication & site assessment

What you'll actually do

  • 01Manage a crew of 2-4 workers and keep them productive in 95-degree heat
  • 02Drive the truck and trailer between properties and pray for parking
  • 03Communicate with property managers and handle on-site client requests
  • 04Quality-check every property before the crew leaves
  • 05Train new crew members who've never used a commercial mower
  • 06Keep track of fuel, equipment maintenance, and material usage