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