Job Description

Crew Leader in Training

Skilled Laborer / Advanced Technician

Ready to take the next step in your landscaping career? At Cross Creek Nursery & Landscaping, we are looking for motivated, hands-on technicians who already have the skills and want to grow into leadership. As a Crew Leader in Training, you will be the Crew Leader’s right hand, run advanced equipment, mentor newer teammates, and build the skills you need to move up to Crew Leader. This position is a four-day work week with Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off. If you take pride in your work, want a clear path to advance, and are looking for a team that values professionalism and respect, this role if for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Operate all standard landscaping equipment: trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, mowers, edgers, and mini skid steer or similar machinery.
• Perform advanced tasks independently with high quality and efficient pace.
• Assist in training or guiding Crew Members
• Help maintain equipment condition and organization.
• Read and follow job sheets or simple work orders.
• Identify jobsite issues and proactively suggest solutions.
• Clean and valid drivers license.
• Demonstrates strong character and professionalism, fostering an easy, respectful working dynamic while treating colleagues and clients with integrity and courtesy and contributing positively to a collaborative environment.

Skills Being Developed:

• Advanced equipment operation
• Task leadership & management of crew’s day to day
• Understanding of job expectations and quality control
• Mentoring basic-level teammates
• Problem-solving and jobsite awareness
• Efficient pacing and productivity improvement

Performance Indicators:

• High consistency in both speed and quality
• Produces work that requires minimal correction
• Independently solves small problems before they reach the Crew Leader
• Works safely with equipment
• Demonstrates leadership potential
• Produces work that requires minimal correction
• Demonstrates leadership ability and supports crew efficiency
• Shows readiness for advancement to Crew Leader if eligible

Requirements to Move to Crew Lead Position:

• Valid / clean drivers license
• Ability to communicate with customers professionally
• Ability to operate machines and truck / trailers safely
• Ability to complete required documentation (Job Cost)
• Ability to troubleshoot problems independently
• Ability to carry out day to day operations

Why Cross Creek?

We're a family-owned company guided by our ELF values: Experience. Local. Family.

• $18–$22 per hour
• Monday-Thursday work week
• PTO
• Health and dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Year-round employment
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• A supportive, team-oriented environment