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Suma Landscaping

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Landscape Maintenance Operations Manager

San Leandro, CA · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Suma Landscaping is a multi award winning,fast-paced landscape design, construction, and maintenance company seeking a highly organized, proactive, and reliable OPERATIONS MANAGER with experience ...

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

Crew Leader (Emerald Landscape)

Livermore, CA · On-site

$21 - $26.75/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

Landscaping Crew Leader (ELC Manteca)

Manteca, CA · On-site

$19 - $24/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 ...

New Image Landscape Company

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Landscape Account Manager (FREMONT)

Fremont, CA

$66K - $90K/yr

Support landscape service operations of the company by working with the Operations Manager & Field Supervisors as well as other team members. Duties (Account Management) * Provide primary POC ...

KASA Construction Inc.

Landscape Supervisor

Chino, CA · On-site

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

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 ...

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 ...

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How much do landscape operations manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 25, 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.

What is a landscape operations manager?

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 skills and qualifications are needed to be a landscape operations manager?

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.

What are common challenges faced by landscape operations managers, and how can they address them?

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

The Arc of San Diego

San Diego, CA • On-site

$95K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Join Our Passionate Team at The Arc of San Diego!
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities? At The Arc of San Diego, we are the largest and most comprehensive provider of services in San Diego County, and we're looking for dedicated individuals like you to join our diverse and dynamic team.
We believe in putting people first and creating meaningful days for our clients and each other. If you're passionate about empowering others to live their most fulfilling and independent lives, and you're excited about professional growth and continuous learning, we want you on our team!
Position Overview:
San Diego, CA
Salary: The pay for this position is $95,000 to $95,000.
Schedule: Varies | Full-time
The Landscape Services Division Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations for The Arc of San Diego's Landscape Services division. This role manages multiple landscape programs and worksites, supervises field leadership, and ensures contract compliance, service quality, and operational efficiency.
This is a division-level operations role supporting both government and commercial landscape contracts.
Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee daily operations for multiple landscaping programs and worksites
  • Ensure compliance with contract requirements, service levels, and quality standards
  • Supervise Grounds Maintenance Project Managers/Supervisors, Crew Leads, and field staff
  • Support business development, new landscaping opportunities, and contract growth
  • Evaluate labor and material costs and assist with bid and proposal development
  • Manage staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management
  • Maintain positive working relationships with clients, agencies, vendors, and subcontractors

Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • 4+ years of landscape or grounds maintenance experience
  • 3+ years of supervisory or operations management experience
  • C-27 Landscaping Contractor License preferred, not required
  • Knowledge of lawn, plant, shrub, and tree care best practices
  • Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred
  • Valid CA driver's license and acceptable DMV record
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

The Arc of San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We have a strict policy against harassment and retaliation of any type and are dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
Our goal is to provide a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as well as other disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on any protected class or any combination of two or more protected classes: race (including natural hairstyles and hair texture), color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin (including language use restrictions), age (40 and over), legally protected medical condition (including cancer and AIDS/HIV), physical or mental disability, marital and domestic partner status, sex (including sex stereotypes and pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, reproductive health decision making, ancestry, genetic information/ characteristics, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, military and veteran status, known status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or of certain violent crimes, or whose covered family member is a homicide victim, enrollment in a public assistance program, off duty and off-site cannabis use or any other characteristic or activity protected by law.
We also prohibit discrimination, harassment, retaliation, disrespectful or unprofessional conduct based on the perception that anyone has any of the above characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived to have any of those characteristics.
The Arc of San Diego is a federal subcontractor and shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60- 300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
The Arc of San Diego will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified candidates with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If candidates need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition, they should contact their Supervisor or Human Resources.

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