Commercial Grounds Maintenance Branch Manager

Community Green Landscape Group; Hilliard (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit sharing program

401(k) retirement plan with company

Health Insurance and Ancillary Benefit

Performance-based advancement

Autonomy to lead branch

Job summary

Community Green Landscape Group in Ohio seeks a Commercial Grounds Maintenance Branch Manager to own the branch, lead crews, and drive profitability. You will balance field execution with financial performance, mentor supervisors, strengthen client partnerships, and pursue growth opportunities while upholding safety and quality standards.

This senior leadership role rewards strategic thinking, disciplined operations, and measurable results as the company expands its portfolio of commercial

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial grounds maintenance or landscape industry experience.
• Experience in a leadership role managing multiple crews and supervisors.
• Demonstrated success managing P&L and driving branch profitability.
• Strong understanding of operational systems, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on leadership style.
• Ability to lead in both field and office environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily branch operations, including maintenance production and seasonal services.
• Ensure quality control standards across properties.
• Implement efficient routing, scheduling, and labor planning.
• Maintain equipment, fleet, and asset oversight.
• Champion safety initiatives and regulatory compliance.
• Full accountability for branch P&L performance and budgeting.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication

Strategic thinking

Operations leadership

Team development

Client relations

Job description

Now Hiring: Commercial Grounds Maintenance Branch Manager

Executive-Level Leadership. Local Impact. Real Rewards.

Are you a proven landscape operations leader ready to take full ownership of a branch? Do you understand that great grounds maintenance is about more than mowing and mulching - it's about people, performance, client trust, and profitability?

We're seeking an experienced Commercial Grounds Maintenance Branch Manager with the leadership ability, operational discipline, and business acumen to run a successful, growing branch. This is a senior-level role for someone who knows how to balance field execution with financial performance - and who wants to be rewarded for it.

Your Mission

As Branch Manager, you will have full responsibility for the overall success of the branch. You will lead teams, strengthen client partnerships, and drive operational excellence while maintaining a strong focus on profitability and growth.

This is not just a management position - it's a business leadership role.

Core Responsibilities

Operations Leadership

• Oversee all daily branch operations, including maintenance production, enhancements, and seasonal services
• Ensure quality control standards are met or exceeded across all properties
• Implement efficient routing, scheduling, and labor planning strategies
• Maintain equipment, fleet, and asset oversight
• Champion safety initiatives and regulatory compliance

Financial & P&L Management

• Full accountability for branch P&L performance
• Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts
• Monitor labor costs, materials, overhead, and margins
• Drive revenue growth while protecting profitability
• Analyze KPIs and implement strategic improvements

Team Development

• Recruit, hire, and retain top-tier supervisors and crew members
• Mentor and coach team leaders to strengthen accountability and performance
• Conduct performance reviews and leadership development planningFoster a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and pride

Client Relations & Growth

• Build long-term relationships with commercial property managers and stakeholders
• Ensure exceptional service delivery and high retention rates
• Identify expansion opportunities within existing accounts
• Support and collaborate with sales to drive new business

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial grounds maintenance or landscape industry experience
• Experience in a leadership role managing multiple crews and supervisors
• Demonstrated success managing P&L and driving branch profitability
• Strong understanding of operational systems, budgeting, and forecasting
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strategic thinker with hands‑on leadership style
• Ability to lead in both field and office environments

We're looking for someone who understands that strong culture, disciplined operations, and smart financial management are the foundation of sustainable growth.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Profit sharing program - your leadership directly impacts your earnings
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Health Insurance and Ancillary Benefit Plans available
• Performance-based advancement opportunities
• A stable, growing company with long-term vision
• Autonomy to lead your branch while being supported by executive leadership

Why This Role Matters

This position is critical to our continued expansion. The right leader will shape team culture, strengthen client partnerships, and drive measurable financial success. You won't just manage operations - you'll build something lasting.