Crew Leader – Landscape Enhancement & Installation

Position Overview

In this role, you aren't just a supervisor — you're the engine that drives our on-site success. You'll run day-to-day operations for enhancement and installation projects, ensuring every planting, drainage solution, and hardscape is installed to the highest industry standards and the Nature First quality bar. If you're a motivated leader who enjoys working outdoors, building high-quality projects, and mentoring a small team, we want to hear from you.

Core Responsibilities Field Leadership: Supervise, train, and motivate your installation crew. Set the tone for safety, efficiency, and professional pride. Project Execution: Read and interpret job plans and specifications to install plantings, sod, drainage, and hardscapes accurately. Operational Management: Plan daily work, coordinate equipment and materials, and run job-site start-up and shut-down procedures.

Hands-on Labor: Lead by example in digging, tilling, planting, and heavy material handling (bagged and bulk). Logistics & Maintenance: Keep trucks, trailers, and equipment clean, organized, and well maintained; operate company vehicles safely. Administration: Submit daily mobile timesheets, track project hours, and keep clear communication with the office and ownership.

Requirements

Proven track record in landscape installation; crew leadership experience strongly preferred. Licensing: Valid NC driver's license with a clean driving record. Willingness to obtain an NC Pesticide Applicator's License. Technical Skills: Able to read job plans, set grades, and safely operate landscape machinery (skid steer/mini-ex experience a plus).

Physical Stamina: Able to routinely lift up to 50 lbs, work in all weather, and handle environmental exposures (pollen, thorns, etc.) Professionalism: Punctual, dependable, and able to represent Nature First well with homeowners, HOAs, and contractors on-site. Background: Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Compensation

& Benefits Competitive weekly pay based on experience Paid time off and paid holidays Company truck and equipment during work hours Clear pathway to grow into a production/operations role as we scale What We Expect A positive attitude and a "get-it-done" work ethic Adherence to company uniform and PPE policies A safety-first mindset in every task, from chemical handling to driving About Nature First Nature First Landscaping is a growing, locally owned company based in Wake Forest serving residential and commercial clients across the Triangle.

We do high-end maintenance and enhancement work, and we're building a team of people who take pride in the finished product. Disclaimer The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this role. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required, and team members may be asked to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Nature First Landscaping provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Salary $900 - $1,250 per month