Field Operations Leader — Landscape Maintenance

Lonestar State College; New Hill (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape is seeking a Field Manager to oversee daily landscape maintenance and snow removal operations across assigned contracts. You will coordinate crews, equipment, and materials, ensuring safety, on-time performance, and adherence to company standards.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes coaching, scheduling, and achieving high client satisfaction. You will monitor labor, budgets, and job costs, identify efficiency improvements, and cultivate strong client relationships to

Qualifications

• Safety-first mindset and commitment to safety practices.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in horticulture or related field (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license with clean record in past 3 years (required).
• Proven leadership, coaching, and development abilities in field operations.
• Experience leading multi-site teams and managing budgets.
• Ability to diagnose plant health issues and coordinate treatments.
• Strong English communication and client relationship skills.
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance equipment and snow removal operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and oversee daily production activities for assigned maintenance contracts, ensuring efficient use of labor and resources.
• Lead, hire, train, and grow team members, providing coaching and certifications.
• Monitor labor, budgets, production hours, and job costs to keep projects on track.
• Ensure safety and quality, address issues, and complete property inspections with service reports.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and revenue growth.
• Maintain strong client relationships to support renewals.
• Understand branch goals and improve efficiency and customer value.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are maintained and safe.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

English communication

Coaching & development

Budget & cost awareness

Time management

Education

Horticulture degree or related field

Job description

Ruppert Landscape is seeking a Field Manager to oversee daily landscape maintenance and snow removal operations across assigned contracts. You will coordinate crews, equipment, and materials, ensuring safety, on-time performance, and adherence to company standards.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes coaching, scheduling, and achieving high client satisfaction. You will monitor labor, budgets, and job costs, identify efficiency improvements, and cultivate strong client relationships to