Lead Landscape Groundskeeper

Lead Landscape Groundskeeper

Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader – San Francisco (Financial District)

Company: Gardeners’ Guild, Inc.
Job Site/Work Location: Yerba Buena Gardens, 750 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Work Arrangement: Full-Time, In Person
Compensation: Depending on Experience (DOE)

About Gardeners’ Guild, Inc.

Gardeners’ Guild, Inc. (GGI) is a leading Bay Area landscape contracting company headquartered in Richmond, California. As a 100% employee-owned company through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), we are committed to trust, honesty, professionalism, quality, responsibility, teamwork, and innovation.

Our people-first culture supports long-term client relationships, employee development, and rewarding career opportunities.

Learn more about us at www.gardenersguild.com.

The Opportunity

Gardeners’ Guild is seeking an experienced Lead Landscape Groundskeeper to oversee daily landscape maintenance operations at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco’s Financial District.

This hands-on leadership position is ideal for an experienced landscape professional who takes pride in horticultural quality, team development, workplace safety, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a landscape maintenance team, ensuring contractual scopes of work and site-specific horticultural standards are consistently met.
• Perform hands-on landscape maintenance in a public park environment.
• Maintain accurate daily job records, employee timecards, materials usage, and work schedules.
• Collaborate regularly with park management and other on-site teams and service providers to support the park’s overall goals and mission.
• Communicate professionally with clients and their representatives to understand expectations and address service needs.
• Train, coach, and develop crew members in landscape maintenance techniques and horticultural practices.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices to maintain a safe working environment.
• Monitor work quality, productivity, and completion of assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4–6 years of experience in the landscape maintenance industry, preferably in a crew leadership or similar supervisory role.
• Valid California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record for company insurance purposes.
• Working knowledge of horticultural practices and landscape maintenance operations.
• Strong interest in horticulture, landscape management, and continuous professional development.

Required Skills and Professional Attributes

• Enthusiastic, approachable, and professional demeanor.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize daily assignments, and meet operational expectations.
• Ability to lead a team while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and productivity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in commercial landscape maintenance, landscaping, or construction.
• English communication skills sufficient to understand work instructions, communicate with clients, and complete required job documentation.
• Conversational Spanish is a plus.
• Residence in or near San Francisco, or a reliable commute to the job site, is highly desirable.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is depending on experience (DOE). Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Cell phone.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person