Team Leader – Landscape Maintenance

Lead a Crew. Build a Career. Work Year-Round. At Benchmark Landscape Management, we’ve built our reputation by delivering reliable, high-quality landscape maintenance services across Greater Victoria and by investing in the people who make that possible. We are a maintenance-focused company with long-standing commercial contracts, operating year-round with a highly organized shop, reliable equipment, and a positive, strong leadership team. Many of our clients have been with us for over 10 years, and so have many of our team members. We’re currently looking for a Team Leader – Landscape Maintenance to lead daily service crews, deliver excellent results on-site, and grow into a long-term leadership role within our organization. If you enjoy leading by example, working outdoors, and being part of a company that values structure, consistency, and safety, this could be the right next position for you. Email your resume to careers@benchmarklandscapemanagement.ca. Wage & Work Schedule * Hourly Wage: $25–$30/hr, depending on experience * Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 Hours a week * Winter Schedule: Depending on operational needs, a 4-day work week option with higher winter pay rates * Travel Time: Paid travel time between the yard and job sites * Job Locations: Greater Victoria Region Why Work With Us * Extended health and dental benefits after a 3-month probation period * $300 hiring bonus after 3 months for full-time hires * $200 referral bonus for successful full-time referrals * Competitive wages with higher winter rates * Year-round employment with consistent work and reliable scheduling * Subsidized education and licensing support related to your role * Highly organized operations, you know where you’re going each day * Reliable fleet, equipment, and tools * Accessible management and a supportive team culture * Clear opportunity to grow into senior leadership roles over time Job Duties As a Team Leader – Landscape Maintenance, you will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of commercial landscape maintenance services while leading your crew and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to contract standards. Key responsibilities include: * Leading and working alongside a crew performing commercial landscape maintenance services, including mowing, trimming, blowing, and general site care * Operating and overseeing the use of landscape maintenance equipment, including 2-stroke trimmers, blowers, and ride-on mowers * Safely driving company trucks and trailers between the shop and job sites * Assigning daily tasks, providing clear direction, and supporting crew performance on-site * Ensuring all customer service contracts are properly equipped, supplied, and completed on schedule * Conducting daily circle checks on vehicles and trailers and ensuring tools and equipment are properly maintained * Following all WorkSafeBC regulations and company safety protocols at all times * Completing final site inspections to ensure quality and consistency * Identifying site issues or additional service opportunities and reporting them to the Operations Manager * Communicating clearly with the Operations Manager regarding schedules, timing, site conditions, and operational needs Winter Operations: * Participating in snow and ice management services as required * Operating winter equipment, which may include pickup or larger trucks with plows and spreaders, skid steers, and loaders * Using hand tools such as shovels, snow blowers, backpack blowers, and handling de-icing materials safely Job Requirements * Minimum 2 years of commercial landscape maintenance experience (required) * Previous experience leading or guiding a crew is strongly preferred * Valid driver’s license, a clean driver’s abstract & experience driving trucks with trailers * Comfortable operating landscape maintenance equipment * Strong plant identification skills (preferred) * Horticulture education or certification is an asset, but not required * Physically fit and able to perform outdoor work in all weather conditions * Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs * Available for winter on-call snow and ice management * Reliable, organized, and professional with strong communication skills * Legally entitled to work in Canada Benchmark Landscape Management is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.