Landscape Operations Manager

CIncinnati, OH

Full Time

Experienced

LANDSCAPE OPERATIONS MANAGER

Location: Based out of Main Garden Center 958 Ohio Pike

Reports To: Owner

Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour

Pay Schedule: Weekly

PTO: Earn approximately 1 hour of paid time off for every 26 hours worked, up to 80 hours per year

POSITION PURPOSE

The Landscape Operations Manager is responsible for the management, execution, and growth of Plant World’s landscaping division. This role owns field operations, estimating, sales, crew leadership, and job performance.

This position is both an operations and sales leadership role and is accountable for job quality, efficiency, customer satisfaction, and profitability.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Field Operations & Crew Management

Schedule landscape crews, jobs, and equipment
Hire, train, coach, and discipline landscaping employees
Inspect job sites regularly
Ensure work is completed safely, on time, and to company standards
Maintain landscaping equipment and enforce proper use

Estimating & Sales

Meet with customers to assess project needs
Prepare accurate estimates and proposals
Present pricing, scope, and timelines clearly
Follow up on estimates to close jobs
Schedule sold work efficiently

Coordination & Communication

Coordinate plants and materials with the Nursery Manager and Garden Center Manager
Communicate job status and challenges to ownership
Address customer concerns during project execution

STAFF MEETINGS & TRAINING REQUIREMENT

Lead a required weekly Monday operations meeting and presentation
Meetings include:
- Weekly schedule review
- Crew assignments
- Safety topics
- Quality expectations
- Lessons learned from previous jobs
- Education

This meeting is a non-negotiable responsibility of the role.

AUTHORITY & DECISION-MAKING

The Landscape Operations Manager has final authority over:

Landscaping crew scheduling
Field employee supervision and discipline
Job execution and quality control
Estimating and selling landscape projects

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

High-quality completed jobs
Strong close rate on estimates
Efficient use of labor and equipment
On-time job completion
Positive customer feedback

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

$25.00 per hour, paid weekly
Paid Time Off: Earn ~1 hour per 26 hours worked (up to 80 hours/year)
Aflac Accidental Insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Employee discount on Plant World products
Opportunities for raises, bonuses, and advancement

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