Overview
For over 50 years, Serv-A-Yard has been a trusted leader in commercial landscaping and grounds maintenance throughout Southwestern Ontario. We are currently seeking an experienced Industrial Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader to join our Industrial Division. This posting is for an existing vacancy with Serv-A-Yards Industrial Division.
This position is ideal for an experienced landscape professional with strong leadership skills, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to safety, quality, and customer service. As an Industrial Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader, you will be responsible for leading a crew, coordinating daily work activities, and ensuring projects are completed efficiently while meeting Serv-A-Yard's high standards.
At Serv-A-Yard, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We foster a supportive, team-oriented culture where hard work is recognized, professional growth is encouraged, and long-term career opportunities are available.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and supervise a crew of 1–4 employees on industrial landscaping and grounds maintenance projects.
- Plan and coordinate daily work activities to ensure jobs are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
- Perform a variety of landscaping duties including mowing, trimming, edging, planting, mulching, pruning, weed control, seasonal cleanups, and hardscape support.
- Safely operate and oversee the use of equipment including commercial mowers, tractors, skid steers, mini excavators, trimmers, blowers, and other landscape equipment.
- Read and interpret site maps, work orders, and instructions to ensure work is completed accurately.
- Conduct daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or repair requirements.
- Ensure all work complies with company quality standards, health and safety policies, and customer expectations.
- Train, mentor, and provide ongoing coaching to new and existing crew members.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and productive work environment while promoting safe work practices.
- Communicate professionally with customers, property managers, and internal team members.
- Report job progress, site concerns, equipment issues, and customer requests to supervisors in a timely manner.
- Participate in winter snow and ice management operations, including snow plowing, sidewalk clearing, salting, sanding, and de-icing services.
- Operate snow removal equipment such as trucks with plows, skid steers, loaders, tractors, snow blowers, and salt spreaders, as required.
- Respond to winter weather events, including overnight, early morning, weekend, and holiday shifts, to ensure timely and safe snow and ice control services.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of commercial landscaping or grounds maintenance experience.
- Previous experience leading or supervising a landscaping crew.
- Strong knowledge of landscaping practices, equipment operation, and maintenance.
- Experience operating commercial landscaping equipment, including tractors, skid steers, and mini excavators, is an asset.
- Ability to read site plans and follow work schedules.
- Valid Class G driver's licence with a clean and insurable driving record.
- Clean and acceptable driver's abstract.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs (23 kg) or more and perform physically demanding work throughout the day.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Reliable, dependable, and committed to delivering high-quality workmanship.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Working Conditions
- Year-round permanent position.
- Outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions.
- Physically demanding work including lifting, bending, kneeling, and prolonged standing.
- Frequent travel between customer sites.
- Overtime and occasional weekend work may be required during peak seasons.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage: $25.00–$28.00, based on experience and qualifications.
- Performance-based bonus program.
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
- Safety boot allowance.
- Paid training and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunities for advancement within a growing company.
- Supportive team culture with a strong focus on employee success and career growth.
Serv-A-Yard Ltd. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
Pay: $25.00-$28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
