Field Operations Lead – Landscape & Snow Teams

premierservice; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

401(k) with Company Match

Weekly Pay

Health Insurance Benefits

Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays

Year-Round Employment

Job summary

Premier Service in Crete, IL is seeking an experienced Field Operations Manager to lead our landscape and snow operations teams. You will drive service quality, team performance, and operational efficiency across multiple crews.

This hands-on leadership role partners with the Branch Manager to manage labor, safety, scheduling, and client satisfaction while building high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing landscape or field service crews.
• Strong knowledge of landscape maintenance, lawn care, and horticulture.
• Experience in snow operations is a plus.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including seasonal weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Crew Leadership & Operations
• Build, train, and manage field crews during green and snow seasons
• Coordinate daily crew dispatch, schedules, and job assignments
• Ensure crews are properly equipped with materials and equipment
• Client Relations
• Communicate with clients to understand and meet service expectations
• Partner with Account Managers to resolve service requests and concerns
• Safety & Compliance
• Enforce company safety standards and conduct weekly safety meetings
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and regulatory requirements
• Workforce & Administrative Management
• Review and approve crew timesheets to meet payroll deadlines
• Implement and maintain SOPs
• Monitor productivity, efficiency, and quality of work

Skills

Leadership

Crew management

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Driver's license

Job description

Premier Service in Crete, IL is seeking an experienced Field Operations Manager to lead our landscape and snow operations teams. You will drive service quality, team performance, and operational efficiency across multiple crews.

This hands-on leadership role partners with the Branch Manager to manage labor, safety, scheduling, and client satisfaction while building high-performing teams.