Grounds Care Team Leader

Job Title: Grounds Care Team Leader

Company: LANDFORM Grounds Management

Location: Fairfield, OH

Job Type: Full-Time

About Us:

LANDFORM is a commercial landscaping company rooted in excellence and purpose. Since 1988, we've proudly served the greater Cincinnati area, offering expert grounds care, irrigation, landscape enhancement, and snow/ice management services. We strive to live out our mission: “For God’s glory through His Son Jesus, improving people’s lives through our services, business practices, and relationships.”

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and dependable Grounds Care Team Leader to lead a production crew in delivering top-tier grounds maintenance services. This individual will set the tone for quality, safety, and professionalism while mentoring and coaching team members and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Operations

• Lead a production crew in accordance with LANDFORM’s mission and core values.
• Plan and coordinate daily tasks to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality service delivery.
• Conduct daily 5-minute morning meetings with the crew to review safety, values/devotions, and the day’s schedule.
• Train and coach crew members in equipment use, grounds care practices, and efficiency.
• Maintain clean, organized trucks, trailers, and equipment.
• Monitor and report equipment maintenance needs.

Administrative & Technology

• Use ASPIRE (mobile system) to:
• Clock in/out the team
• Manage service tickets
• Input materials used
• Add job notes and review site details/documents

Customer & Quality Assurance

• Ensure each site is inspected before departure and meets LANDFORM standards.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers and the Operations Manager.
• Identify and respond to customer needs or concerns.

Snow/Ice Management (Winter Season)

• Lead a snow plow route effectively, prioritizing based on site needs and weather conditions.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and support operators as needed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 years of proven experience in grounds care or landscaping.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Valid driver’s license with no more than 2 points (required for insurability).
• Ability to operate and maintain a wide range of grounds care equipment (e.g., stand-on mowers, hedge trimmers, blowers, skid loaders).
• Proficiency with smartphones and mobile job tracking software.

Preferred:

• Pesticide technician certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to troubleshoot small engine issues in the field.
• Continuing education (minimum 4 hours/year in landscaping or grounds disciplines).

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Lift up to 100 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow).
• Strong reading and comprehension skills (labels, manuals, site plans).
• Basic math and spatial reasoning for measurements and materials tracking.

Schedule:

• Spring–Fall: 10–14 hrs/day, up to 45 hrs/week.
• Winter: Snow/ice management with flexible response times.

Perks & Culture:

• Faith-driven, supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for leadership growth and strategic involvement.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $18-20/hour, based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 90 days.
• Vacation, PTO and opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18 - $22 per hour, based on experience

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 40 hours/week

Work Location: In person