Field Operations Leader – Landscape & Snow, Company Vehicle

Premier Service; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; 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, oversee multiple crews, and partner with the Branch Manager to optimize scheduling, safety, and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong horticulture knowledge, proven staff development skills, and the ability to manage payroll timelines while maintaining SOPs and high standards across seasons.

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 (must meet insurability guidelines).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including seasonal weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage field crews to ensure on-time, high-quality landscape and snow service.
• Coordinate daily dispatch, scheduling, and job assignments.
• Ensure crews have materials and equipment and adhere to SOPs.
• Collaborate with clients and Account Managers to meet service expectations.
• Monitor safety, conduct weekly meetings, and enforce policies.
• Review timesheets and support payroll deadlines.

Skills

Crew leadership

Landscape knowledge

Lawn care

Horticulture

Snow operations

Communication

Organizational skills

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, oversee multiple crews, and partner with the Branch Manager to optimize scheduling, safety, and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong horticulture knowledge, proven staff development skills, and the ability to manage payroll timelines while maintaining SOPs and high standards across seasons.