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BrightView

Landscape Crew Leader

Irwindale, CA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

The Crew Leader is responsible for overseeing landscape operations at client sites, managing a crew of 2-5 team members to ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to BrightView's quality ...

BrightView

Operations Manager

San Fernando, CA · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day branch operations, ensuring ... Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a landscape or business-related field, or equivalent experience ...

KASA Construction Inc.

Landscape Supervisor

Chino, CA

Landscape Supervisor The Landscape Supervisor is responsible for field landscape operations on the ... Operations from a Managerial and Leadership Role * Be honest and transparent with the Management on ...

BrightView Landscapes

Crew Leader

Fontana, CA

The Crew Leader is responsible for overseeing landscape operations at client sites, managing a crew of 2-5 team members to ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to BrightView's quality ...

BrightView Landscapes

Crew Leader

Upland, CA

The Crew Leader is responsible for overseeing landscape operations at client sites, managing a crew of 2-5 team members to ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to BrightView's quality ...

BrightView

Crew Leader/Driver- Ventura

Ventura, CA · On-site

$20/hr

The Crew Leader is responsible for overseeing landscape operations at client sites, managing a crew of 2-5 team members to ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to BrightView's quality ...

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As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for landscape operations manager in California is $62,625.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,500.00 and $76,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Landscape Operations Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the daily operations and management of landscaping projects and teams. They coordinate schedules, supervise staff, manage budgets, and ensure that landscaping tasks such as planting, maintenance, and installation are completed efficiently and to quality standards. Their role often includes client communication, sourcing materials, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Successful Landscape Operations Managers combine horticultural knowledge with strong leadership and organizational skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Landscape Operations Manager, and why are they important?

A Landscape Operations Manager needs expertise in horticulture, project management, and staff supervision, often supported by a degree in landscape management or a related field. Familiarity with landscape design software, budgeting tools, and safety regulations is typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help foster teamwork and client satisfaction. Mastery of these skills ensures efficient project delivery, high-quality landscapes, and successful business growth.

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Landscape Operations Managers often encounter challenges such as coordinating large teams across multiple job sites, managing project timelines, and adapting to changing weather conditions that can impact schedules. Effective communication and proactive planning are essential for overcoming these hurdles. Utilizing project management tools, conducting regular site visits, and maintaining clear channels of communication with staff and clients can help ensure projects stay on track and high-quality standards are met.
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Landscape Operations Manager

Landscape Operations Manager

Scripps College

Claremont, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Claremont, CA
Job Posting Title:
Landscape Operations Manager
Job Description:
PRIMARY PURPOSE/GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Assist the Director of Grounds, to include administration, management and maintenance of all campus grounds, sustainable horticultural practices, irrigation responsibilities and grounds at off campus, college properties. Responsible for assisting in the supervision of grounds staff.
Manage the inventory of supplies for all department needs.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This information is intended to be a descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Assist and perform supervision and training of grounds staff including student workers (as needed), temporary employees, contracted vendors and volunteers.
  • Assist with and perform/supervise repairs and modifications to irrigation systems.
  • Responsible for modification of existing irrigation systems as well as planning, cost estimating, and installation of new systems.
  • Responsible for managing, scheduling and adjusting irrigation systems for optimum watering-Via Rainbird, Maxicom Central Irrigation System.
  • Responsible for spraying weeds and insect pests on campus grounds plants.
  • Maintenance of lawns, shrubs, trees, ground covers, walks.
  • Application of fertilizers, insecticides, sprays.
  • Maintenance of all asphalt, concrete pavements and hardscape materials.
  • Management and care of gardening power equipment as well as ensuring all grounds personnel adhere to safety practices with the objectives of preventing injuries to staff.
  • Apply systematic approach to grounds maintenance and supports change management efforts and best practices.
  • Work with Director on preparation of grounds for public events such as Commencement, etc.
  • Work with staff on clearing of materials such as leaves, tree branches, and trash, from campus grounds.
  • Review of maintenance and repair of all ground drainage systems.
  • Maintenance and repair of all exterior signage such as traffic and directional signs.
  • Maintenance and repair of fountains.
  • Maintenance and repair of outdoor assets such as tables, chairs, benches, trash cans and umbrellas.
  • Perform other duties as requested by the Director of Grounds
  • Serves as the Administrator-in-Charge of the Grounds Department and Sustainability Program as well as providing support to the Executive Director of Events with respect to events and the Sustainability Coordinator during times the Grounds Director is absent.
  • Active support for the College's Principles of Community and Institutional Values in the performance of job duties.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Individual must possess knowledge, skills and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
  • Horticultural knowledge of southern California landscape
  • Thorough knowledge of sprinkler devices and irrigation equipment. Thorough knowledge of mechanical principles of sprinkler equipment. Ability to use grounds tools and equipment. Knowledge of water saving techniques, xeriscaping principles, and composting.
  • Thorough knowledge of plant materials including native and drought tolerant plants; knowledge of specific water requirements for each type of plant. Understanding of Integrated Pest Management.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and work from plans, drawings and specifications.
  • Must be able to read, speak, write and follow oral and written instructions in English. Bilingual in Spanish desirable.
  • Computer skills, especially ACAD experience and familiarity with computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software designed to maintain an organization's maintenance operations, work force functions, and tracking of KPI's preferred.
  • Ability to drive to off-campus locations as needed for supplies/training.
  • Ability to supervise; must have excellent management and leadership skills. Ability to train new employees.
  • Ability to interact well with a diverse community of students, faculty and staff members, including disabled employees from special programs to assist grounds crew.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to work in various outdoor climates including inclement weather.
  • Knowledge of landscape design principles desirable.
  • Must be able to do basic arithmetic computations.
  • Ability to work productively without close supervision.
  • Must have knowledge of safe work practices, including the use of equipment, tools and chemicals.
  • Must prioritize all projects/staff assignments as required by various functions of the college.
  • A mental mode of being proactive and reactionary when emergency situations may arise.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's Degree in horticultural science, landscape architecture, biological science, or any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and ability to perform at the level of service set forth by the Director of Grounds, and/or proven knowledge and experience in the above fields.
Five or more years of grounds maintenance experience including at least one of those years performing as a grounds supervisor.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATES:
Possess or Qualify for a California Department of Pesticide Regulation License: Qualified Applicator Certificate.
OTHER:
HOURS & CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS:
This is a regular status, full-time, benefits eligible, exempt position.
The regular hours for this position are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Hours/days may vary due to needs of the College or department.
Mandatory weekend work for Orientation, Family, Alumnae and Commencement Weekend.
Salary rate range: $75,000-$81,000 annualized for illustration purposes only. The salary rate of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Supervise, plan and implement daily tasks for grounds staff on a daily basis in conjunction with campus planning as directed or planned by the Director of Grounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.
Physical and Mental Requirements
Ability to maintain good concentration level while dealing with interruptions; attention to details with emphasis on accuracy; capable of giving, receiving, and analyzing information, formulating work plans, and articulating goals and action plans.
Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time. Standing for extended periods of time. Reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the whole hand(s), or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard. Communication skills using the spoken word. Ability to see within normal parameters. Ability to hear within normal parameters. Ability to bend and stoop, for example, to file. Ability to move about. Ability to lift and carry short distances up to 50 lbs., for example to lift or move supplies, equipment, plant materials, container pots, and packages.
At-Will Employment
Regular employment at the College is for no specified period of time; conditions and status of employment (hours, pay, title, duties, etc.) are subject to change at any time. Scripps College is an At-Will employer. Employees, and likewise the College, are free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause, unless otherwise prohibited by law.

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