Lawn Maintenance Lead

Job Title: Lawn Maintenance Lead
Position Type: Hourly
Department: Lawn Maintenance
Location: St. Augustine
Reports to: Branch Manager / Operations Manager

For over 20 years The Masters Lawn & Pest has proudly served homes and businesses with expert lawn and landscape services. Our team of certified experienced professionals is passionate about creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces from routine lawn care to full-scale landscaping projects. Were committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients and cultivating a positive growth-focused environment for our team members.

We are seeking a Lawn Maintenance Lead to oversee mowing crews and ensure high-quality service for residential and commercial properties. If you have strong leadership skills hands-on lawn care experience and a commitment to excellence we want to hear from you.

Compensation & Premium Benefits

• Pay Rate: $18.00 $22.00 per hour (based on experience and leadership ability).
• Hours: Consistent full-time hours.
• Health & Financial: Health Insurance Life Insurance and an IRA with a 3% company match.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Culture: Quarterly team-building events in a supportive growth-focused environment.

What We Are Looking For

• Lawn Maintenance Expertise: Strong knowledge of mowing edging trimming blowing and seasonal lawn care practices.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to lead train and motivate a crew while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Equipment Operation: Proficiency with commercial mowers (stand-on zero-turn) trimmers edgers and blowers.
• Route Management: Ability to manage daily schedules maintain efficiency and ensure timely completion of routes.
• Quality & Safety: Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safe equipment operation and job site practices.
• Communication: Professional communication with clients team members and supervisors.
• Core Requirements: A valid drivers license and the ability to tow a trailer are required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a lawn maintenance crew in completing scheduled mowing routes.
• Operate commercial mowing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensure all properties are serviced to company quality standards.
• Train and mentor crew members to improve performance and efficiency.
• Perform edging trimming blowing and detailed cleanup work.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections.
• Communicate job progress issues and customer feedback to management.
• Maintain a clean organized and safe work environment.

Minimum Required Experience and Education

• Experience: Minimum of 12 years of lawn maintenance experience; leadership experience preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of lawn care equipment mowing techniques and seasonal maintenance needs.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and adapt to changing job conditions.
• Credentials: A valid drivers license is required; trailer towing experience is strongly preferred.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physical outdoor labor in various weather conditions.

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the role. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications associated with the position. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to meet the goals of the company.