Landscape Maintenance Operations Manager

Operations Manager – Commercial Landscape 

Lead Operations. Build Teams. Drive Performance.

We’re looking for an Operations Manager to manage the production for $3 million in revenue, supervise and guide 8-12 crews and has the knowledge and experience to deliver high quality commercial landscape maintenance services.

Why This Role Stands Out

• High-impact leadership role with direct influence on operations and profitability

• Strong culture focused on safety, teamwork, and professional growth

• Growth opportunity as the company expands in commercial landscape maintenance services

• Autonomy + support — lead your team while partnering with leadership to achieve goals

What You’ll Own

As Operations Manager, you will lead production, quality control, and asset management for the Maintenance division.

Operations & Field Leadership

• Build and execute daily, weekly, and seasonal production plans

• Lead and optimize crews, routing, and job execution

• Ensure top-tier quality and client satisfaction across all accounts

• Right-size labor and resources to maximize efficiencies

Snow Operations

• Develop and execute snow response plans

• Manage staffing, equipment readiness, and cost control during events

• Be a key leader for winter operations

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop field teams and supervisors

• Partner with HR on r ecruiting, hiring, and onboarding

• Deliver ongoing training focused on safety, quality, and productivity

• Create a positive employee experience from day one

Asset & Equipment Management

• Oversee fleet, equipment, and asset readiness

• Partner with mechanics and vendors to ensure uptime and safety compliance

• Maintain high standards for appearance and condition of all assets

Financial & Strategic Impact

• Drive operational performance aligned with branch profitability goals

• Review labor hours, production rates, and job costing

• Partner with the Branch Manager on short- and long-term strategy

• Continuously improve systems, processes, and tools

Safety & Compliance

• Lead a safety-first culture across all operations

• Manage incidents, reporting, and corrective actions

• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of management experience in commercial landscape maintenance & snow

• Strong background in operations, production planning, and crew leadership

• Proven ability to lead teams, improve efficiency, and drive results

• Solid understanding of job costing, labor planning, and profitability

• Experience with systems like Aspire, Paylocity, GPS tracking, or similar

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred

• Valid driver’s license + ability to meet DOT requirements

What Makes You Successful in This Role

• You think like an owner and act with urgency

• You balance big-picture strategy with hands-on execution

• You are a strong communicator and team builder

• You can adjust within a fast-paced, weather-driven environments

• You identify ways to improve operations and profitability

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus bonus

• Heath, Dental, Vision, LTD Insurance
  

• Company Vehicle, take home

• PTO 

Work Environment

• Field + office-based role

• Must be comfortable working outdoors in diverse conditions

• On-call during winter snow season

If you’re qualified and interested, please respond to this job posting and let's start the conversation.