Landscape Crew Leader / Landscape Foreman

1. Job Title
Landscape Crew Leader / Landscape Foreman Client: John Shorb Landscaping, Inc.
Hiring Type: Full-Time, Year-Round Employment 2. Client Overview
John Shorb Landscaping, Inc.
John Shorb Landscaping is a Maryland-based full-service landscaping company that has been serving residential, commercial, HOA, and government clients throughout the Washington, DC metro area for more than 30 years. The company provides landscape maintenance, landscape construction, drainage solutions, irrigation services, hardscaping, and property enhancement services across Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia. [shorblandscaping.com], [shorblandscaping.com]
The company emphasizes safety, leadership development, quality workmanship, and long-term employee growth while delivering high-quality landscape management services. [shorblandscaping.com], [shorblandscaping.com] 3. Similar Job Titles
Landscape Crew Leader
Landscape Foreman
Landscaping Supervisor
Grounds Maintenance Crew Leader
Landscape Operations Lead
Lawn Maintenance Supervisor
Landscape Team Leader
Grounds Supervisor
Landscape Field Supervisor
Maintenance Foreman
Crew Supervisor
Landscape Production Supervisor 4. Location
Primary Locations
Kensington, MD 20895
Rockville, MD 20850
Nearby Areas (Within ~45 Minutes)
Maryland
Bethesda
Silver Spring
Wheaton
Gaithersburg
Germantown
Potomac
North Bethesda
Olney
Clarksburg
Takoma Park
College Park
Washington, DC
Northwest DC
Northeast DC
Capitol Hill
Georgetown
Northern Virginia
Arlington
Alexandria
Fairfax
Falls Church
McLean
Tysons
Recruiting Recommendation
Target candidates currently working for:
BrightView
Ruppert Landscape
Level Green Landscaping
Yellowstone Landscape
TruGreen
Local landscape maintenance companies
Commercial grounds maintenance contractors 5. Salary
Salary
$19.50 - $22.00+ per hour
Actual compensation should be confirmed with the client. 6. Required Experience
Industry Experience
Minimum 2 years of landscaping industry experience
Experience in:
Landscape maintenance
Grounds maintenance
Lawn care
Landscape construction
Outdoor labor operations
Leadership Experience
Prior supervisory or leadership experience required
Experience managing crews and assigning daily work
Experience ensuring productivity and safety compliance
Additional Experience
Truck and trailer operation
Equipment and tool handling
Crew scheduling and coordination
Customer interaction
OSHA-focused work environments 7. Requirements (Must-Haves)
Leadership
Previous supervisory experience
Ability to lead and motivate crews
Experience assigning and monitoring work
Ability to resolve problems in the field
Landscaping Expertise
Minimum 2 years of landscaping industry experience
Understanding of landscape maintenance practices
Familiarity with landscape equipment and tools
Driving Requirements
Clean driving record required
Ability to safely load, transport, and unload equipment
Experience operating trucks and trailers safely
Safety
OSHA-conscious mindset
Ability to enforce safety procedures
Proper PPE usage
Hazard identification and reporting
Communication
Ability to communicate effectively with:
Crew members
Supervisors
Clients
Operational Responsibilities
Manage daily work orders
Ensure job quality
Ensure crew readiness
Monitor equipment and materials
Report progress and issues throughout the day 8. Nice-to-Haves
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Landscape construction experience
Experience leading larger crews
Commercial landscaping experience
Irrigation knowledge
Plant identification knowledge
Equipment maintenance knowledge
Customer service experience
Ability to train and mentor employees 9. Benefits
Client Highlights
✅ Stable year-round employment
✅ Leadership development opportunities
✅ Ongoing training and professional growth
✅ Hands-on leadership environment
✅ Modern fleet equipped with onboard restrooms
✅ Opportunity for advancement into higher supervisory roles
Additional Benefits
The full benefits package should be confirmed with the client and may include:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Overtime Opportunities
401(k)
Recruiter Snapshot
Ideal Candidate
✅ 2+ years of landscaping experience
✅ Prior Crew Leader, Foreman, or Supervisor experience
✅ Clean driving record
✅ Comfortable managing crews and daily schedules
✅ Strong safety mindset
✅ Hands-on leader who works alongside the team
✅ Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
✅ Experience with trucks, trailers, and landscaping equipment
✅ Looking for stable, year-round employment
Target Profiles
Landscape Foreman
Landscape Crew Leader
Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
Lawn Care Supervisor
Landscape Operations Lead
Commercial Landscape Supervisor
Maintenance Foreman
Field Supervisor
Location: Kensington & Rockville, MD Client: John Shorb Landscaping, Inc. Industry: Landscaping / Grounds Maintenance Experience: 2+ Years Landscaping + Leadership Experience Required Key Requirement: Clean Driving Record + Supervisory Experience Required

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