Landscape Crew Leader / Landscape Foreman chez Distro

1. Job Title

Landscape Crew Leader / Landscape Foreman Client: John Shorb Landscaping, Inc.

Hiring Type: Full-Time, Year-Round Employment 2. Client Overview

John Shorb Landscaping, Inc.

John Shorb Landscaping is a Maryland-based full-service landscaping company that has been serving residential, commercial, HOA, and government clients throughout the Washington, DC metro area for more than 30 years. The company provides landscape maintenance, landscape construction, drainage solutions, irrigation services, hardscaping, and property enhancement services across Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia. [shorblandscaping.com], [shorblandscaping.com]

The company emphasizes safety, leadership development, quality workmanship, and long-term employee growth while delivering high-quality landscape management services. [shorblandscaping.com], [shorblandscaping.com] 3. Similar Job Titles

Landscape Crew Leader

Landscape Foreman

Landscaping Supervisor

Grounds Maintenance Crew Leader

Landscape Operations Lead

Lawn Maintenance Supervisor

Landscape Team Leader

Grounds Supervisor

Landscape Field Supervisor

Maintenance Foreman

Crew Supervisor

Landscape Production Supervisor 4. Location

Primary Locations

Kensington, MD 20895

Rockville, MD 20850

Nearby Areas (Within ~45 Minutes)

Maryland

Bethesda

Silver Spring

Wheaton

Gaithersburg

Germantown

Potomac

North Bethesda

Olney

Clarksburg

Takoma Park

College Park

Washington, DC

Northwest DC

Northeast DC

Capitol Hill

Georgetown

Northern Virginia

Arlington

Alexandria

Fairfax

Falls Church

McLean

Tysons

Recruiting Recommendation

Target candidates currently working for:

BrightView

Ruppert Landscape

Level Green Landscaping

Yellowstone Landscape

TruGreen

Local landscape maintenance companies

Commercial grounds maintenance contractors 5. Salary

Salary

$19.50 - $22.00+ per hour

Actual compensation should be confirmed with the client. 6. Required Experience

Industry Experience

Minimum 2 years of landscaping industry experience

Experience in:

Landscape maintenance

Grounds maintenance

Lawn care

Landscape construction

Outdoor labor operations

Leadership Experience

Prior supervisory or leadership experience required

Experience managing crews and assigning daily work

Experience ensuring productivity and safety compliance

Additional Experience

Truck and trailer operation

Equipment and tool handling

Crew scheduling and coordination

Customer interaction

OSHA-focused work environments 7. Requirements (Must-Haves)

Leadership

Previous supervisory experience

Ability to lead and motivate crews

Experience assigning and monitoring work

Ability to resolve problems in the field

Landscaping Expertise

Minimum 2 years of landscaping industry experience

Understanding of landscape maintenance practices

Familiarity with landscape equipment and tools

Driving Requirements

Clean driving record required

Ability to safely load, transport, and unload equipment

Experience operating trucks and trailers safely

Safety

OSHA-conscious mindset

Ability to enforce safety procedures

Proper PPE usage

Hazard identification and reporting

Communication

Ability to communicate effectively with:

Crew members

Supervisors

Clients

Operational Responsibilities

Manage daily work orders

Ensure job quality

Ensure crew readiness

Monitor equipment and materials

Report progress and issues throughout the day 8. Nice-to-Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Landscape construction experience

Experience leading larger crews

Commercial landscaping experience

Irrigation knowledge

Plant identification knowledge

Equipment maintenance knowledge

Customer service experience

Ability to train and mentor employees 9. Benefits

Client Highlights

✅ Stable year-round employment

✅ Leadership development opportunities

✅ Ongoing training and professional growth

✅ Hands-on leadership environment

✅ Modern fleet equipped with onboard restrooms

✅ Opportunity for advancement into higher supervisory roles

Additional Benefits

The full benefits package should be confirmed with the client and may include:

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Overtime Opportunities

401(k)

Recruiter Snapshot

Ideal Candidate

✅ 2+ years of landscaping experience

✅ Prior Crew Leader, Foreman, or Supervisor experience

✅ Clean driving record

✅ Comfortable managing crews and daily schedules

✅ Strong safety mindset

✅ Hands-on leader who works alongside the team

✅ Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

✅ Experience with trucks, trailers, and landscaping equipment

✅ Looking for stable, year-round employment

Target Profiles

Landscape Foreman

Landscape Crew Leader

Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Lawn Care Supervisor

Landscape Operations Lead

Commercial Landscape Supervisor

Maintenance Foreman

Field Supervisor

Location: Kensington & Rockville, MD Client: John Shorb Landscaping, Inc. Industry: Landscaping / Grounds Maintenance Experience: 2+ Years Landscaping + Leadership Experience Required Key Requirement: Clean Driving Record + Supervisory Experience Required

 

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