Commercial Lawn Maintenance Lead II

Job Title: Commercial Lead II

Position Type: Hourly

Department: Landscape Maintenance – Commercial

Location: St. Augustine

Reports to: Branch Manager / Operations Manager

For over 20 years, The Master's 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. We’re committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients and cultivating a positive, growth-focused environment for our team members.

Our mission is to continually grow professional team members that exceed our client's expectations. We believe that by investing in the growth and well-being of our staff, they will provide our clients with consistent, high-quality service. Our track record of this speaks for itself in our local awards, testimonials, and hundreds of five-star reviews.

We are seeking a Commercial Lead II to lead a maintenance crew on commercial properties such as HOAs, office parks, and retail sites. If you know how to keep a crew on schedule, keep properties looking their best, and keep clients happy, we want to hear from you.

Compensation & Premium Benefits

• Pay Rate: $22.00 – $25.00 per hour (starting pay, based on experience).
• 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.
• Growth: A clear career ladder with room to advance as you take on larger crews and properties.
• Culture: Quarterly team-building events in a supportive, growth-focused environment.

What We Are Looking For

• Commercial Leadership: Proven ability to lead a crew of 3–4 team members on commercial properties.
• Efficiency: Keeps the crew on schedule and maintains 90% or higher efficiency.
• Property Knowledge: Strong knowledge of commercial mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, and detailing standards.
• Sales Awareness: Spots and recommends upsell opportunities (enhancements, mulch, plant replacements, irrigation repairs).
• Communication: Communicates clearly with managers, account managers, and clients.
• Core Values: Lives out our T.E.A.M. core values and leads by example.
• Core Requirements: A valid driver’s license is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a commercial maintenance crew and assign daily tasks.
• Make sure every property meets company quality standards before leaving the site.
• Maintain crew efficiency of 90% or higher.
• Submit upsell recommendations to management.
• Estimate maintenance and cleanup hours.
• Train and coach crew members on safety, equipment, and company procedures.
• Complete daily paperwork and crew time on time.
• Keep the truck, trailer, and equipment clean and maintained.
• Represent the company professionally when interacting with clients or team members.

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.

• Experience: 3 years of experience as a commercial landscape maintenance lead is required.
• Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of plant and turf identification, pruning techniques, and commercial maintenance equipment.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to handle schedule changes, property issues, and client concerns in the field.
• Credentials: A valid driver’s license is required.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physical labor outdoors in Florida weather.