Job Description
Landscape Maintenance Team Leader
Paramount Landscaping Inc.
At Paramount Landscaping, we do not simply maintain properties — we uphold standards.
For over 20 years, we have built our reputation on reliability, accountability, and measurable service delivery across residential and commercial properties throughout Southern Ontario. Our clients trust us because we show up, follow through, and document our work with precision.
As a Landscape Maintenance Team Leader, you are not just leading a crew — you are leading by example. You are responsible for managing a two-person team while actively performing services in the field. You set the tone for professionalism, efficiency, and execution every single day.
You are a culture carrier. The standard starts with you.
Who You Are
- A hands-on leader who leads from the front
- Calm, solution-oriented, and decisive under pressure
- Professional in appearance, conduct, and communication
- Highly accountable — you take ownership of outcomes
- Organized and able to manage time effectively to meet daily service targets
- Comfortable interacting with clients in a respectful and confident manner
- Physically capable of performing demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions
You understand that landscaping is physical work — but it is also professional work. The way your crew operates reflects directly on Paramount Landscaping.
Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & Accountability
- Lead, supervise, and mentor a two-person maintenance crew
- Set daily expectations and ensure work is completed efficiently and to company standards
- Coach team members on quality, safety, and productivity
- Maintain crew morale while reinforcing performance expectations
- Serve as the primary field representative of Paramount’s professionalism
Service Delivery
- Perform landscape maintenance services including:
- Spring and fall clean-ups
- Mowing, trimming, edging
- Garden and bed maintenance
- Fertilizing and pruning
- Spray applications (valid spray licence or experience is an asset)
- Operate commercial equipment including zero-turn mowers, blowers, trimmers, and other machinery
- Safely operate company trucks and trailers
All services are tracked and documented through our internal systems to ensure transparency and accountability. Attention to detail is critical.
Work Schedule & Performance Expectations
- Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. until completion of daily assignments
- Rare Saturdays as dictated by weather or seasonal demand
- Extended hours during peak season, with regular 10-12 hour days
- Commitment to working in all weather conditions
This is a performance-driven role. Seasonal intensity is part of the industry, and leadership consistency is non-negotiable.
Qualifications
- Valid and unrestricted G or G2 driver’s licence with a clean driving record
- Ability to confidently drive a truck and trailer
- Minimum three (3) years of landscaping or related field experience
- Previous leadership or crew lead experience required
- Strong communication skills with both supervisors and team members
- Experience operating zero-turn mowers and commercial equipment
Why Join Paramount Landscaping?
- 20 years of established trust and reputation
- Structured systems and clear expectations
- Leadership that values accountability and operational excellence
- Opportunities for advancement and long-term growth
- A team culture built on respect, responsibility, and results
At Paramount Landscaping, we show up.
We execute.
We document.
We deliver.
If you are a strong field leader who takes pride in building high-performing crews and delivering consistent results, we want to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $28.00-$32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Waterdown, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Landscape maintenance: 3 years (required)
- Mowing: 3 years (required)
- Basic mechanical knowledge: 3 years (required)
- Operation of Ride-On, Walk Behind and Push Mowers: 3 years (required)
- Driving Truck with Enclosed Trailer: 3 years (required)
- Pruning: 3 years (required)
- Ontario Spray License: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
