Hybrid Roaming Commercial Landscaping Crew Leader at SFM

Description

Roaming Commercial Landscaping Crew Leader

Department: Landscaping Services – School Facility Management, LLC
Location: Nashville (start in West Nashville daily)

Reports To: Landscape Division Manager
Employment Type: Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Compensation: $23/hr - $24/hr DOE

Full time: 40 hours per week

• Monday through Friday, typically from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM (with a 30-minute unpaid break)
• Occasional weekend work may be required
• Schedule may vary slightly based on seasonal demands and weather conditions

Position Summary:

We are a growing landscaping company seeking a reliable and skilled Roaming Commercial Landscaping Crew Leader to join our team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth while delivering top-quality service to our commercial clients. The position focuses on both hands-on landscaping duties and leading a crew across multiple locations. Primary responsibilities include irrigation system maintenance, planting bed care, and overseeing day-to-day landscaping operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise a crew of landscapers across multiple job sites
• Maintain and repair irrigation systems 
• Perform routine landscaping tasks including weeding, mulching, pruning, and seasonal plant care
• Ensure job sites are clean, safe, and well-maintained
• Coordinate and delegate daily work assignments to crew members
• Monitor and inspect work to ensure quality standards are met
• Operate and maintain landscaping tools and equipment
• Communicate effectively with team members and management
• Travel between job sites as required
• Uphold safety procedures and company standards

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in commercial landscaping or groundskeeping
• Prior leadership or crew supervision experience is preferred
• Ability to perform, including lifting, bending, twisting, climbing, and standing for extended periods
• Capable of lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Experience operating landscaping tools and equipment, such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and other power tools
• Basic knowledge of irrigation systems, turf care, and planting bed maintenance
• Qualified to operate landscaping trucks and tow trailers
• Must be able to enter timesheet records using a smartphone or computer
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Good communication skills and a willingness to support various grounds or campus needs

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Landscaping or groundskeeping experience is required.
• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.
• Ability to pass a background check for working in educational facilities.
• Must be able to work on a smoke-free campus.

Company Benefits (Eligibility begins first-of-the-month after date of hire for employees working at least 30 hours per week):

• Medical Insurance with a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Optional Short-Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Supplemental Gap Insurance (Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness coverage)
• Paid Time Off (PTO), and Paid Holidays
• Employer-Sponsored 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions
• Additional employee perks

Company Description

SFM is a preeminent facility management company servicing non-profit organizations in Middle Tennessee since 1998. We excel in the areas of customer service, knowledgeable solutions and advice, effective results, efficient methodology, and meaningful, challenging, and sustainable careers for our employees.