The posting
Position Summary
The Crew Leader - Enhancement is responsible for leading a landscape construction and enhancement crew to complete projects safely, efficiently, and to company quality standards. This role combines hands-on installation work with leadership, job site management, equipment operation, and crew development.
The Crew Leader - Enhancement ensures projects are completed on schedule, within scope, and in alignment with Keesen Landscape’s values of trust, respect, and exceptional service.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and work alongside an enhancement construction crew.
- Review project scopes, plans, and instructions before beginning work.
- Organize daily crew activities and assign tasks based on project priorities.
- Complete landscape enhancement and construction projects including planting, irrigation, grading, drainage, rock and mulch installation, sod and seed installation, demolition, site preparation, edging, landscape bed construction, and hardscape work.
- Operate skid steers, mini excavators, loaders, and other landscape equipment as needed.
- Track daily labor, materials, and project progress.
- Maintain quality standards throughout construction.
- Communicate field conditions, additional work, material needs, and potential scope changes to the Production Manager.
- Ensure proper care and use of company vehicles, equipment, and tools.
- Maintain a clean and organized jobsite.
- Lead daily safety practices and ensure crew members follow company safety procedures.
- Train and develop crew members in proper landscape construction techniques.
Qualifications
- Previous landscape construction experience required.
- Previous foreman or crew leadership experience strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of grading, drainage, irrigation, planting, and general landscape construction practices.
- Ability to read basic landscape plans and follow written scopes of work.
- Experience operating landscape construction equipment.
- Strong verbal communication.
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record (required).
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Physical Requirements
- Lift and carry 50+ lbs repeatedly
- Work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Stand, bend, kneel, and operate machinery for extended periods
- Work 8+ hour shifts, 5 days per week (occasional weekends as needed)
Benefits
- Time Off (PTO, Sick, Bereavement, FMLA/FAMLI, etc)
- Medical, Vision, Dental
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- Other Benefits
What We're Looking For
We want a Crew Lead who is more than a crew driver. This person should understand how landscape projects are built, be able to plan ahead, recognize problems before they become expensive, and take ownership of the finished product. The right candidate will be a working leader who sets the pace for the crew while maintaining safety and quality.



