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Landscape Crew Leader

Mariani Landscape · Woodlawns, IL · $19.00–$21.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you ran a small crew of three or four people. How did you set up the day so everyone knew what they were doing?

What they are checking: Whether they plan a crew's day ahead or just react, which drives how much a site gets done.

Describe a time you trained someone who was new to landscaping. What did you show them first, and how did you know they had it?

What they are checking: Whether they can mentor leaders-in-training and new hires instead of just doing the work themselves.

How do you keep a crew working at a steady pace without cutting corners on quality?

What they are checking: Their balance between efficiency and craftsmanship, which is what the company says it rewards.

Tell me about a time a crew member was not pulling their weight. What did you say, and what changed?

What they are checking: Whether they address performance directly and fairly instead of avoiding conflict or carrying the person.

What would you do

You get to an offsite property and one of your crew shows up without safety glasses and wants to start the trimmer anyway. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they enforce safety rules with their own people even when it slows the start of the day.

Halfway through the day you realize you will not finish every property on the route. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: How they prioritize and communicate when the schedule slips, rather than rushing work or hiding the shortfall.

A client walks out and complains that the edging along their walkway looks sloppy. How do you respond on the spot?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay calm with clients and fix quality issues without arguing or blaming the crew.

About the work

Walk me through how you fill out your field paperwork at the end of a day, like timekeeping in Workday, the vehicle inspection form and service notes.

What they are checking: Whether they treat records as part of the job, since billing and payroll depend on accurate field documentation.

Which common landscape plants can you identify on sight, and how would you care for a couple of them differently?

What they are checking: Real plant knowledge, because a crew leader who cannot tell plants apart will prune or weed the wrong thing.

How do you decide when and how much to prune a shrub like a boxwood or a hydrangea?

What they are checking: Basic pruning judgment, since the wrong cut at the wrong time can ruin a client's plant for a season.

What do you check on your truck and equipment before you leave the yard in the morning?

What they are checking: Whether they take vehicle and equipment inspections seriously, which prevents breakdowns and injuries on the road.

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The full job description

As published by Mariani Landscape.

Work With The Best We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide. Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country’s largest and most complex landscape projects. Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network. The opportunities are endless. Woodlawns Landscape is looking for a Crew Leader ! Cultivate a high-performing 3-4 member offsite crew, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency through consistent adherence to established work methods. Provide mentorship and training, empowering team members and leaders-in-training to achieve collective success and exceed client expectations. Join a company that values craftsmanship and rewards your commitment to excellence with competitive perks, including a sign-on bonus of up to $750! Responsibilities and Duties • Coordinate and manage daily job site operations for efficiency and quality. • Enforce and maintain strict safety standards and procedures. • Identify basic landscape plants and understand plant care. • Basic Pruning Knowledge is ideal. • Maintain accurate records field documentation.(Timekeeping (workday), Vehicle Inspection Form, Service Notification Cards) • Operate and maintain equipment safely and effectively. • Safely transport crew and equipment to job sites. Job Requirements • At least 2 years experience in the landscape industry, preferably in a maintenance/garden environment. • Demonstrate acceptable level of basic plant recognition and horticultural knowledge. • Demonstrate working knowledge of equipment operation, including but not limited to, all lawn equipment (mowers, trimmers, pruning shears, etc.) • Demonstrate a commitment to safety and practicing safe work behaviors • Demonstrate strong communication skills with crew, clients, and other associates. • Ability to provide clear written and verbal instructions. • Must possess a valid Illinois driver’s license. • Experience in a leadership role would be advantageous. The Perks • 401(k) plan with company match • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • FSA/HSA • PerkSpot • Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance • Paid time Off • Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service) Pay Transparency Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity. Position Range: $19.00 - $21.00 p/h Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Employers can only E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. A part of the U.S. Immigration laws protects legally-authorized workers from discrimination based on their citizenship status and national origin. If you have the skills, experience, and legal right to work, your citizenship or immigration status shouldn’t get in the way. Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

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