Job Title: Yard Care Maintenance Crew Lead
Company: Seattle Sustainable Landscapes
Location: Seattle, WA
About Us:
Seattle Sustainable Landscapes is a fast-growing, family-owned company committed to sustainability, excellent craftsmanship, and outstanding service. We provide high-quality landscape maintenance and construction for residential and commercial properties throughout Seattle. We value communication, reliability, and a team-first attitude-and we're looking for someone who shares those values to lead our yard care crew.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and dependable Yard Care Maintenance Crew Lead to join our team. This is a
hands-on, physical labor position that involves leading a small crew in maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces for our residential and commercial clients. You will need a minimum of 2 years of experience in landscape maintenance and be comfortable pruning plants common to the Seattle area by hand.
The ideal candidate is organized, communicative, takes pride in high-quality work, and is capable of physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs and navigating stairs with equipment. A valid driver's license is required. Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates are strongly preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a small maintenance crew (typically 2-3 people) on daily service routes.
- Perform and oversee tasks such as:
- Pruning, trimming, and shaping plants by hand.
- Lawn mowing, edging, blowing, and weeding.
- Seasonal cleanups and mulching.
- Communicate with clients in a professional and friendly manner when needed.
- Ensure all work meets Seattle Sustainable Landscapes' standards of quality and safety.
- Safely drive company vehicle to job sites throughout the Seattle area.
- Maintain equipment and report any mechanical issues.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in landscape maintenance or Landscape Horticultural Degree.
- Proficient in hand-pruning plants common to the Seattle area.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly and carry equipment upstairs and across uneven terrain.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a crew efficiently.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
- Preferred: Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Compensation & Benefits:
- $25-$28 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Opportunities for advancement in a rapidly growing company.
- Supportive, team-focused work environment.
- Work that contributes to environmentally responsible and beautiful landscapes across Seattle.
How to Apply:
Sound like the right fit for you? Send your resume and a brief note about your experience to . We'd love to learn more about you.