Landscape Crew Lead

Blades Landscaping is hiring a Field Operations Lead for a hands-on leadership role in Northwest Arkansas. This is not an entry-level landscaping job. This is not a “we’ll teach you everything from scratch” role. We are only hiring someone who already has real, direct landscaping experience and knows how to do the work at a high level.

Responsibilities

Perform and lead daily landscaping work including mowing, trimming, edging, blowing, cleanup, mulching, planting, light installs, seasonal property work, and equipment operation; Lead the field team by keeping crew moving, training team members, correcting poor work quickly, holding people accountable, communicating with management, and building a strong field culture; Ensure properties are completed correctly before the crew leaves by checking mowing lines, edging, trimming, blown surfaces, gates closed, debris removed, equipment cleaned up, and overall professional appearance; Protect equipment and tools by keeping trailers organized, ensuring equipment is loaded and secured, reporting damage or maintenance issues, and supporting daily/weekly checks; Support property and account completion, documentation, customer readiness, and profitability; Support growth by identifying improvement opportunities, onboarding new properties, communicating customer needs, supporting estimates or site reviews, and referring new opportunities

Requirements

At least 2+ years of landscaping, lawn care, grounds maintenance, field operations, construction, trades, or similar outdoor work experience; At least 2+ years of experience managing, operating, maintaining, or being directly responsible for equipment, trailers, tools, trucks, or field assets; Experience leading, training, directing, or being responsible for 2 or more people in a field-based work environment; Comfortable working 50+ hours per week during the busy season, especially March–October; Ability to operate commercial landscaping equipment, including mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, trailers, and related tools; Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and changing weather; Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 50+ pounds; Valid driver’s license required; Must have a clean driving record; Must be able to pass a background check; Reliable transportation required; Strong attendance and punctuality; Comfortable using phone, text, photos, and videos for job updates; Willingness to take responsibility for equipment, trailers, tools, jobsite quality, and daily communication with management; No drama, no excuses, no disappearing; Must want growth, leadership, accountability, and performance-based upside

Nice to have

Sales or referring new opportunities

Benefits

$1,000 per week base salary; Performance-based bonus opportunities; Profit share potential; New property bonus potential; Optional sales bonus upside; Real growth path into larger leadership roles; Outdoor, active work environment; Opportunity to help build and grow a company; Long-term earning potential for top performers