Lawn care team member

Lawn Maintenance Team Member

Reports To

Crew Leader / Operations Manager

Position Summary

The Lawn Maintenance Team Member is responsible for providing high-quality lawn care and landscape maintenance services for residential and commercial properties. This position works as part of a team to maintain turf, shrubs, landscape beds, and outdoor areas while delivering exceptional customer service and representing the company in a professional manner.

This position is designed for individuals who want to grow within the company. Team members who demonstrate reliability, leadership, quality workmanship, and a positive attitude may have opportunities to advance into Crew Leader and management positions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lawn Maintenance

• Mow lawns according to company standards.
• String trim around buildings, fences, trees, signs, and landscape beds.
• Edge sidewalks, driveways, and curbs.
• Blow off all sidewalks, driveways, patios, parking lots, and other hard surfaces.
• Remove weeds from landscape beds when required.
• Assist with shrub trimming and pruning.
• Assist with seasonal cleanup services.
• Pick up trash and debris from properties before and after service.

Equipment Operation

• Safely operate:
• Commercial zero-turn mowers
• Push mowers
• String trimmers
• Edgers
• Backpack blowers
• Hedge trimmers
• Chainsaws (when authorized)
• Perform daily equipment inspections.
• Report damaged or malfunctioning equipment immediately.
• Clean equipment and vehicles at the end of each workday.

Property Care & Quality Control

• Follow company quality standards on every property.
• Maintain clean, professional appearances at all job sites.
• Watch for irrigation leaks, drainage issues, turf disease, pest activity, or property damage and report findings.
• Ensure gates are closed and secured before leaving properties.
• Take pride in producing quality work efficiently.

Safety Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety procedures.
• Wear required PPE:
• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection
• Gloves
• High-visibility apparel when required
• Practice safe lifting techniques.
• Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions immediately.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Customer Service

• Be courteous and respectful to customers.
• Represent the company professionally at all times.
• Notify Crew Leader of customer questions or concerns.
• Maintain a positive attitude while working on customer properties.

Daily Expectations

Morning

• Arrive on time and ready to work.
• Participate in daily crew meeting.
• Inspect equipment and vehicles.
• Load materials and supplies as needed.
• Leave shop on schedule.

Throughout the Day

• Follow directions from Crew Leader.
• Work efficiently without sacrificing quality.
• Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Help teammates complete scheduled work.
• Treat customer property with care and respect.

End of Day

• Clean equipment.
• Refuel equipment when needed.
• Report damaged equipment.
• Assist with unloading and securing equipment.
• Help prepare for the next workday.

Qualifications

Required

• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds repeatedly.
• Ability to walk, bend, kneel, squat, and stand for extended periods.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Dependable attendance.

Preferred

• Previous landscaping or lawn maintenance experience.
• Experience operating commercial lawn equipment.
• Experience pulling trailers.
• Experience working on crews.

Skills & Characteristics

We are looking for team members who are:

• Dependable
• Honest
• Hard-working
• Team-oriented
• Safety-conscious
• Respectful
• Coachable
• Self-motivated
• Detail-oriented
• Professional in appearance and conduct

Advancement Opportunities

A Lawn Maintenance Team Member can advance to:

1. Lawn Maintenance Team Member II
2. Senior Team Member
3. Crew Leader
4. Operations Manager

Advancement is based on:

• Attendance
• Work quality
• Productivity
• Leadership ability
• Safety record
• Customer feedback
• Ability to train and assist others

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Weekly performance bonus opportunities
• Overtime opportunities
• Paid training
• Company uniforms provided
• Career advancement opportunities
• Paid holidays after one year of employment
• 40 hours of holiday pay after one year of employment
• Positive team environment

What Success Looks Like

A successful Lawn Maintenance Team Member consistently arrives on time, works safely, completes tasks efficiently, maintains high-quality standards, takes care of equipment, helps teammates succeed, and contributes to completing the weekly schedule while providing excellent service to every customer.