BrightView

Commercial landscape services and maintenance provider

Landscaping Site Crew Leader

Landscaping & Grounds MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePortage, MI, USA$20 - $25 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A valid driver's license is required.
A valid Michigan Chauffeur's License or Chauffeur's Endorsement is required; candidates without one must obtain it at their own expense before their start date.
At least 1 year of experience as a Landscape Crew Leader or Landscape Supervisor is required.
At least 2 years of snow removal and snow operations experience is required.
Candidates must pass a background check and DOT medical examination, including drug screening, following a conditional offer of employment.
Candidates without Michigan MDARD Pesticide Licenses in Categories 3A, 3B, and 6 must obtain them within 60 days of hire.
Applicants must demonstrate Landscape Crew Leader or Landscape Supervisor experience on their resume, and applications without a resume will not be considered.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old, and at least 21 years old to operate company vehicles.
Candidates must safely operate landscaping equipment, including mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers, and related machinery.
Candidates must safely operate snow removal equipment, including plow trucks, salt trucks, skid steers, backhoes, loaders, snow blowers, UTVs, and sidewalk machines.
Candidates must repeatedly bend, kneel, lift, twist, and perform manual labor throughout the workday, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Candidates must operate hand tools such as shovels and rakes for extended periods and wear required personal protective equipment.
Candidates must be able to work extended hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays when required.
Candidates must have the stamina and physical ability to work outdoors for extended periods in changing weather, including extreme heat and cold, direct sunlight, rain, humidity, dust, and wind; near vehicle traffic and bodies of water; and around loud equipment noise, pollen, weeds, insects, and other outdoor allergens.
Candidates must maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and comply with company policies, business ethics, applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise daily landscape operations at assigned client sites.
Assign, coordinate, and monitor crew activities.
Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to company quality standards.
Maintain schedules and ensure service commitments are met.
Coordinate work execution with the Operations Manager.
Assist with training, mentoring, and developing crew members.
Provide performance feedback on team members to management.
Build and maintain positive client relationships.
Identify and communicate customer concerns or service issues.
Partner with the Operations Manager to resolve customer requests and maintain client satisfaction.
Ensure client expectations are consistently met or exceeded.
Assist and lead crews in mowing, pruning, planting trees, shrubs, and flowers, watering and fertilizing, digging, raking, site preparation, landscape and irrigation installations, general grounds maintenance, and snow removal services.
Ensure equipment is properly maintained and operating safely.
Track equipment usage and maintenance schedules.
Conduct safety inspections and enforce company safety policies.
Monitor traffic hazards, personal protective equipment requirements, and job site safety conditions.
Maintain required chemical and hazardous materials documentation.
Promptly report accidents, incidents, and unsafe conditions.
Participate in branch meetings and weekly safety meetings.
Accurately submit electronic crew time records.
Complete required documentation and reports.
Periodically reconcile physical assets to accounting records.

Desired Qualifications

Current Michigan MDARD Pesticide Licenses in Categories 3A, 3B, and 6 are preferred.
Experience in irrigation troubleshooting, repair, spring startup, and fall winterization is preferred.
Hardscape installation experience is preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish ability is preferred.

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Landscape Site Supervisor / Crew Leader

Location: Portage, MI

Pay Range: $20.00 to $25.00 per hour, with higher starting pay available based on relevant experience, certifications, and licenses.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Landscape Site Supervisor / Crew Leader to lead landscape maintenance and installation crews while ensuring exceptional service, safety, and quality standards. This position is responsible for supervising daily operations at client sites, coordinating work activities, mentoring team members, and maintaining strong customer relationships.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with landscaping experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to motivate crews while delivering high-quality results.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

Valid Driver's License
Valid Michigan Chauffeur's License or Chauffeur's Endorsement
- Candidates who do not currently possess a Chauffeur's License must be willing to obtain one at their own expense prior to their start date.
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Landscape Crew Leader or Landscape Supervisor
Minimum of 2 years of Snow removal and snow operations experience
Ability to pass a background check and DOT medical examination, including drug screening, following a conditional offer of employment
Willingness to obtain Michigan MDARD Pesticide Licenses (Categories 3A, 3B, and 6) within 60 days of hire if not already licensed

Preferred Qualifications:

Current MDARD Pesticide Licenses (Categories 3A, 3B, and 6)
Irrigation troubleshooting, repair, spring startup, and fall winterization experience
Hardscape installation experience
Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Important Application Information

Applicants must clearly demonstrate Landscape Crew Leader or Landscape Supervisor experience on their resume.

Applications submitted without a resume will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Crew Leadership & Operations

Lead and supervise daily landscape operations at assigned client sites
Assign, coordinate, and monitor crew activities
Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to company quality standards
Maintain schedules and ensure service commitments are met
Coordinate work execution with the Operations Manager
Assist with training, mentoring, and developing crew members
Provide performance feedback on team members to management

Customer Service

Build and maintain positive client relationships
Identify and communicate customer concerns or service issues
Partner with the Operations Manager to resolve customer requests and maintain client satisfaction
Ensure client expectations are consistently met or exceeded

Landscape Maintenance & Installation

Assist and lead crews in performing:

Mowing
Pruning
Planting trees, shrubs, and flowers
Watering and fertilizing
Digging, raking, and site preparation
Landscape and irrigation installations
General grounds maintenance
Snow Removal Services

Equipment & Safety

Ensure equipment is properly maintained and operating safely
Track equipment usage and maintenance schedules
Conduct safety inspections and enforce all company safety policies
Monitor traffic hazards, personal protective equipment requirements, and job site safety conditions
Maintain required chemical and hazardous materials documentation
Report accidents, incidents, and unsafe conditions promptly
Participate in branch meetings and weekly safety meetings

Administrative Responsibilities

Accurately submit electronic crew time records
Complete required documentation and reports
Maintain compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
Comply with business ethics, applicable laws and regulations
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information
Periodically reconcile physical assets to accounting records

Physical Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old (21 years old to operate company vehicles)
Ability to safely operate landscaping equipment including mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers, and related machinery
Ability to safely operate snow removal equipment including plow trucks, salt trucks, skid steers, backhoes, loaders, snow blowers, UTVs and sidewalk machines
Ability to repeatedly bend, kneel, lift, twist, and perform manual labor throughout the workday
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Ability to operate hand tools such as shovels and rakes for extended periods
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Ability to work extended hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays when required

Work Environment

This position requires working outdoors in a variety of environmental conditions, including:

Extreme heat and cold
Direct sunlight
Rain, humidity, dust, and wind
Areas near vehicle traffic and bodies of water
Exposure to loud equipment noise
Exposure to pollen, weeds, insects, and other outdoor allergens

Candidates must have the stamina and physical ability to work outdoors for extended periods in changing weather conditions.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Red Wing Safety Boot Program
Career growth and development opportunities

If you're an experienced landscape professional with proven leadership skills and a commitment to quality and safety, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join our team.

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

This job description is subject to change at any time

BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.

It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.

About the Company

BrightView

Commercial landscape services and maintenance provider

BrightView is a premier commercial landscape company in North America that handles end-to-end landscape management for properties, including ongoing maintenance and project-based services. It serves diverse industries and focuses on delivering consistent, high-quality results across the property lifecycle through a seasoned team of professionals. Revenue comes from a mix of recurring maintenance contracts and project work, supported by a leadership-driven culture that prioritizes client success and ESG principles. What sets BrightView apart is its large, integrated platform with a long history dating back to 1939 (from the 2014 merger of The Brickman Group and ValleyCrest Landscape Companies), which enables coordinated, scalable service across many sites. The company’s goal is to build long-term client relationships by reliably maintaining and enhancing outdoor spaces, while contributing positively to communities and stakeholders through ESG practices.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Whitpain Township, Pennsylvania
Founded: 1939

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