Position Overview:

The Commercial Grounds Maintenance (CGM) Crew Leader is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing a year-round landscaping crew delivering high-quality commercial grounds maintenance services. This position is accountable for crew supervision, operational planning, client relations, safety compliance, and execution of maintenance tasks in accordance with company standards and contractual obligations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supervise, lead, and train crew members in the performance of routine commercial landscape maintenance services.

• Ensure timely execution of all grounds maintenance requirements, including mowing, edging, pruning, and seasonal tasks.

• Safely operate and maintain landscaping equipment and machinery.

• Load, unload, and transport heavy materials and equipment to job sites.

• Coordinate daily work assignments, equipment needs, and material pickups.

• Maintain positive working relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams.

• Monitor and adjust irrigation systems, including controller settings and minor repairs.

• Conduct daily safety briefings and participate in department meetings.

• Prepare and submit timekeeping records and other required documentation.

• Drive and operate company vehicles, including trucks with trailers, while transporting crew and equipment.

Equipment Operation:

• Push, walk-behind, and ride-on mowers

• Edgers, string trimmers, chainsaws, and pruning tools

• Blowers, sprayers, tillers, aerators, and slit seeders

• Hand tools (e.g., shovels, picks, rakes)

• Occasional operation of tractors and other specialized equipment

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary starting at $700 per week and up based on experience and qualifications

• Affordable BCBS Health Insurance with optional Vision and Dental coverage

• 40 hours Paid Time Off (PTO) annually + 11 Company-Observed Holidays

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Opportunities for advancement within a growing company

Additional Information:

As a growing company with multiple locations across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida, Bland Landscaping offers career advancement for driven individuals who meet the necessary qualifications and demonstrate a strong work ethic.

If this role doesn’t fit your current career goals, we encourage you to explore other job opportunities available across our Southeastern branches.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Bland Landscaping Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Required Skills

** Required Skills:**

*Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
*Ability to bend and stoop on a continual basis
*Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
*Ability to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns and other environmental risks
*Must be able to work with minimal supervision
*Must wear sturdy shoes, company uniforms, and assigned PPE

*Must present yourself in a professional, polite manner
*Must practice safety with chemicals and equipment
*Must wear company-provided eye and ear protection as required
*Must have valid NC Driver's license and maintain a good driving record (CDL preferred)
*Must be able to pass a criminal background check
*Must be willing to obtain NC Pesticide applicators license
*Must have good communication skills and ability to motivate others
*Must comply with Bland's policies and procedures
*Must be able to pass a criminal background check

Required Experience

Required Skills:

*Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
*Ability to bend and stoop on a continual basis
*Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
*Ability to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns and other environmental risks
*Must be able to work with minimal supervision
*Must wear sturdy shoes, company uniforms, and assigned PPE

*Must present yourself in a professional, polite manner
*Must practice safety with chemicals and equipment
*Must wear company-provided eye and ear protection as required
*Must have valid NC Driver's license and maintain a good driving record (CDL preferred)
*Must be able to pass a criminal background check
*Must be willing to obtain NC Pesticide applicators license
*Must have good communication skills and ability to motivate others
*Must comply with Bland's policies and procedures
*Must be able to pass a criminal background check