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Schill Grounds Management
Maintenance Workers - Lead Hands and Crew Leads
Hamilton, ON · On-site
Posted Aug 10, 2026
$23–$27 / hour
Job summary
The Lead Hand and Crew Lead will oversee landscape maintenance operations, including equipment usage, site cleanup, and flower bed cultivation. They are responsible for reporting to the Crew Leader, managing site plans, and ensuring all health and safety standards are strictly followed.
Job details
At Gelderman, we believe great work starts with great people. Since 1955, we have been known for delivering quality landscape maintenance, enhancement, and construction services with care, professionalism, and attention to detail. As a large and growing company in the green industry, we are proud to provide a supportive workplace, meaningful opportunities for development, and the potential for a rewarding long-term career. We value team members who enjoy working collaboratively, take pride in quality workmanship, and contribute to a positive experience for our clients and one another. We’re proud to offer: * Competitive compensation * Full-time, year-round employment * Tuition and graduate program support * Ongoing growth and development opportunities * Monthly team events Landscape Maintenance We are seeking Lead Hand and Crew Leads to join our Maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled leader who is looking either for that next step in their career or to join an organization with more growth opportunities. If you are someone who values teamwork, takes pride in delivering high-quality work, and is committed to creating a positive client experience, we would be delighted to hear from you. Job Duties & Responsibilities * Operation of equipment such as push mower, string trimmer, blower, stick edger * Cultivate, weed and edge flower beds * Minimal pruning * Raking debris and cleanup of site * Reporting on time, daily to the Crew Leader and/or creating site plans * Ensuring Health and Safety standards are being maintained * Load and unload work trucks Qualifications * 2 years experience in the landscape industry * Minimum 1 years in a leadership level position * Full G class license witha clean abstract * Experience driving truck and trailer an asset * Experience driving truck with trailer * Ability to work effectively as part of a team * Ability to lift 15 – 30 kg, as well as to perform physically-demanding tasks * Own transportation This is for a current open vacancy. If this position was written like 'your resume', please submit your resume now… We want to hear from you! Accessibility: In our commitment to provide a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free, accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Any special accommodation needs required in order to allow you to participate in the hiring process to your full potential can be arranged in advance by contacting the Hiring Manager to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
What you’ll do
The Lead Hand and Crew Lead will oversee landscape maintenance operations, including equipment usage, site cleanup, and flower bed cultivation. They are responsible for reporting to the Crew Leader, managing site plans, and ensuring all health and safety standards are strictly followed.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in the landscape industry, including a minimum of 1 year in a leadership role. A valid G class driver's license with a clean abstract is required, along with the physical ability to lift up to 30 kg.
Benefits
• Competitive compensation • Full-time, year-round employment • Tuition and graduate program support • Ongoing growth and development opportunities • Monthly team events
Listed skills
- Leadership · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Landscape maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Leadership
- Team management
- Site planning
- Health and safety compliance
- Truck and trailer operation
- Pruning
- Weeding
- Site cleanup
- Communication
- Physical stamina
- Health And Safety Standards
- Professionalism
- Lifting Ability
- Construction
- Edger
- Landscaping
- Landscape Maintenance
- Mowing
- Loading And Unloading
- Teamwork
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Trades
- Construction
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Management & Leadership
- Maintenance Crew Leader
- Maintenance Helper / Assistant
- Odd Job Persons
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
