Landscaping Site Crew Leader - (Direct report in Portage) - Chauffeur’s License REQUIRED

Location: Portage, MI, United States
Date Posted: May 8, 2026
Req number: JR14076
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Pay Range:

STARTING PAY RANGE for this role IS $19- $21 PER HOUR AND COULD INCREASE FROM THERE DEPENDENT UPON PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE AND ANY CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES YOU HOLD.

This is NOT an entry-level position. Candidates must have at least 1 year of verifiable experience as a Landscaping Crew Leader/Foreman. Candidates with MDARD licenses will move to the top of the Candidate list.

STARTING PAY RANGE for this role IS $19 - $21 PER HOUR AND COULD INCREASE FROM THERE DEPENDENT UPON PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE AND ANY CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES YOU HOLD.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE:

• Valid Driver's License: Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Chauffeur’s Endorsement: A chauffeur’s endorsement or chauffeur’s license is REQUIRED for this role and the PREFERRED Candidate already holds one. Candidates willing to obtain a Chauffeur’s license, prior to starting work and at their cost will also be considered.
• Previous experience: minimum of 1 year Landscaping Crew Leader is necessary.
• DDOT Medical card: The PREFERRED Candidate already holds one. If you do not have a DDOT Medical Card you MUST be able to pass a Medical exam that includes a drug Test (this is a Federal requirement) post-offer and before starting work.

• State of MI (MDARD) Pesticide licenses: The PREFERRED Candidate already has MDARD Licenses and is willing to maintain them and potentially add more as the need arises at the Company’s cost.

• Irrigation Experience: The PREFERRED Candidate has some experience in Irrigation troubleshooting and repair as well as Spring Start up and Fall Shut down and willing to assist, as needed in these tasks.

• Hardscapes Experience is preferred.

If your resume does not show LANDSCAPING CREW LEADER EXPERIENCE; your Application WILL BE REJECTED - make sure your Landscaping experience and Landscaping Crew Leader work experience is on your resume. Applications without Resumes WILL BE REJECTED.

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Job Summary

• The Crew Leader is responsible for overseeing landscape operations at client sites, managing a crew of 2–5 team members to ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to BrightView’s quality standards. This role involves supervising a variety of service lines, including basic landscape maintenance, installation, and supportive services such as irrigation, seasonal color management, and chemical applications. The Crew Leader plays a key role in maintaining client satisfaction through effective team leadership and high-quality service delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a schedule and ensure service expectations are met
• Surface customer problems or concerns and report back to Operations Manager
• Assist in resolving issues with customer service when needed
• Ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with company policies
• Communicate regularly with Operations Manager to ensure client needs and expectations are consistently met or exceeded
• Deliver services as specified on client sites
• Assisting your team in safely and efficiently completed assigned tasks such as: Planting; Watering; Fertilizing; Digging and Raking just to name a few.
• Installation of required materials for landscaping/irrigation/site development
• Strong attention to detail and a Strong work ethic
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Bilingual (Spanish) - preferred
• Experience using hand equipment with mechanized moving blades such as gas-powered shears
• Experience using manual hand tools such as shovels and Experience using a hand shovel for extended period
• Experience working from elevated heights such as an 8" A-frame ladder
• Experience moving soil, equipment, and materials, digs holes, and plant trees, shrubs and flowers
• Ability to work in extreme conditions – temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit and to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.)
• Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.)
• Ability to work in/or about situations near direct automotive traffic
• Ability to work near or about natural bodies of water
• Ability to work 8+ hours per day with applicable breaks x 5 days/week (some overtime/weekend work required)
• Coordinate service execution with Operations Manager
• Oversee day-to-day site operations and delegate work to crew team members
• Provide Operations Manager feedback on crew member(s) and Work with Operations Manager, helping to develop and train crew members
• Ensure equipment preventative maintenance is performed as needed and equipment is in good working order and Log equipment usage and maintenance cycles
• Confirming that all employees are operating safely at all times including reviewing potential traffic hazards; performing hard hat checks and safety gear checks; underground alert reviews; other trades hazard review and performing general public safety checks
• Maintaining a hazardous communication folder including all relevant forms for chemicals used on the job site
• Reporting reckless or dangerous activities to job Operations Manager; notify Operations Manager of any accidents and submitting accident reports according to Company policy
• Participate in branch meetings as directed
  • Ensuring that all employees are attending the weekly tailgate meeting
• Accurately capture and turn in crew time logs through electronic time capture (ETC)

Education and Experience:

• BrightView Equipment certifications
• Experience in a landscape-related field
• Demonstrated leadership among the team and with peers
• Valid Driver License (a Valid Chauffeur’s license is required)
• State issued Pesticide licenses is referred
• Irrigation system repair experience is preferred

Additionally, employees are expected to abide by all internal control & compliance practices to:

• Safeguard assets from theft and misuse
• Ensure segregation of duties to minimize fraud
• Comply with business ethics, applicable laws and regulation
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information
• Periodically reconcile physical assets to accounting records

Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles)
• Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
• Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers).
• Able to bend, stop and twist continuously throughout the day and perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes)
• You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)
• Landscapers who will be operating a BrightView fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver’s license and meet company standards as it relates motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.
• Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.

Work Environment:

• Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity)
• Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
• Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards.
• Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present.
• Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes.

Perks:

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Red Wing Safety Boot Program
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

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

This job description is subject to change at any time