Hardscaping / Planting Team Leader
Company: Mason's Landscaping
Location: Manassas
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Role Objective The Team Leader
oversees the transformation of residential outdoor spaces. You will
lead a crew in the installation of complex hardscapes, integrated
low-voltage lighting systems, critical drainage solutions, and
"finishing touch" softscaping. You are the bridge between the
design plan and a functional, beautiful reality. Bilingual Key
Responsibilities - Hardscape & Pavers: Lead the installation of
pavers and retaining walls. Ensure structural integrity and
aesthetic precision. - Drainage Systems: Install and troubleshoot
site drainage, including French drains, catch basins, NDS systems,
and proper grading to ensure water moves away from structures. -
Low-Voltage Lighting: Layout and install outdoor lighting systems
(transformers, wiring, and fixtures). Perform "night-aiming"
adjustments to ensure optimal curb appeal. - Planting & Softscape:
Interpret planting plans to install trees, shrubs, and perennials.
Understand proper planting depths, soil amendments, and initial
watering requirements. - On-Site Leadership: Direct a crew of 2–4,
manage daily logbooks, and track material usage to ensure the
project stays on budget. - Equipment Operation: Proficient use of
skid steers and other landscape equipment. Required Skills &
Experience - Experience: 3 years in landscape construction with a
focus on "Design-Build" projects. - Technical Knowledge: *
Drainage: Ability to use a laser level to establish proper pitch. -
Lighting: Basic understanding of voltage drop and electrical load
for low-voltage systems. - Horticulture: General knowledge of local
plant species and their sunlight/water needs. - Project Mastery:
Ability to read landscape designs, job orders, and scopes of work.
- Communication: Ability to communicate with customers, team
members, and our managers. The Ideal Candidate Is: -
Detail-Oriented: You notice a crooked paver or a buried light
fixture from 50 feet away. - Problem-Solver: You can pivot the
drainage plan if you hit an unexpected underground obstacle. -
Mentor: You enjoy teaching the "why" behind the "how" to your
junior crew members.
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