Landscape Manager Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

Do you enjoy working outdoors, solving problems, and helping landscapes thrive?

If you're graduating, or recently graduated, with a degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Turfgrass Management, or a related field, this is an opportunity to turn your education into a rewarding career.

At Focal Pointe, our Landscape Health & Water Specialists are the experts who keep commercial landscapes healthy, vibrant, and sustainable. You'll combine horticultural knowledge with hands-on field experience to diagnose plant health issues, manage irrigation systems, and make recommendations that improve the long-term success of our customers' properties.

No two days are the same. You'll spend your time in the field, working alongside experienced professionals while developing skills that can lead to leadership opportunities across our company.

This is an entry-level position designed for recent college graduates who want to build a long-term career in the commercial landscape industry.

You'll receive hands-on training while developing expertise in plant health, irrigation management, customer communication, and commercial landscape operations.

We believe in promoting from within. Many of our leaders began in entry-level roles and have grown into positions such as:

• Account Manager
• Irrigation Manager
• Plant Health Care (PHC) Manager
• Operations Manager
• Branch Leadership

If you're looking for more than just your first job, we'd love to help you build your career.

As a Landscape Health & Water Specialist, you'll serve as the plant health expert for a portfolio of commercial properties.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct landscape and irrigation audits to evaluate overall plant health and landscape appearance.
• Monitor irrigation systems and adjust watering schedules based on plant needs, weather conditions, and seasonal changes.
• Identify insects, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, irrigation concerns, and environmental stress affecting trees, shrubs, turf, and ornamental plants.
• Recommend solutions that improve plant health, irrigation efficiency, and long-term landscape performance.
• Support the successful establishment of newly installed landscapes through proactive monitoring and care.
• Communicate recommendations with Account Managers and Repair Technicians to coordinate repairs, enhancements, and customer proposals.
• Utilize Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles to proactively manage plant health.
• Identify opportunities to improve customer properties through enhancements and landscape improvements.

This role provides exposure to every aspect of commercial landscape management, including:

• Plant identification and diagnosis
• Irrigation management and water conservation
• Soil health and plant establishment
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Commercial landscape inspections
• Customer communication and relationship management
• Proposal development and problem solving

Every season brings new challenges and learning opportunities, allowing you to continue growing your horticultural knowledge while making a visible impact on every property you visit.

We're looking for someone who is curious, eager to learn, and passionate about creating beautiful landscapes.

Qualifications include:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Turfgrass Management, or a related field.
• Internship, seasonal, or hands-on horticulture experience is a plus, but not required.
• Strong observation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently.
• Comfortable learning new technology and software applications.
• Self-motivated with a strong attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

At Focal Pointe, we believe our people are our greatest investment.

As a nationally recognized Top Workplace and one of the nation's Top 100 landscape companies, we're committed to helping employees learn, grow, and build meaningful careers.

You'll work alongside experienced professionals who enjoy teaching and mentoring the next generation of industry leaders. We value initiative, continuous learning, and providing opportunities for our employees to advance their careers.

If you're ready to apply what you've learned in the classroom while building a career with endless opportunities for growth, we'd love to meet you.