Landscape Maintenance Production Manager (No Industry Experience Required)

Hemington Landscape Services Inc.; Cameron Park (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hemington Landscape Services, Inc. is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Production Manager to oversee daily field execution, quality control, and productivity of our landscape maintenance and mowing crews. You will coach crews to maintain Hemington's standards and lead daily morning huddles.

The role requires strong leadership, horticultural knowledge, and the ability to manage routes and safety on site. This is a full-time on-site supervisory position based in California.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial landscape maintenance or managing people.
• Valid driver’s license with a favorable DMV record.
• Strong plant identification skills or willingness to learn quickly.
• Deep understanding of mowing, pruning, turf, and bed maintenance or willingness to learn quickly.
• QAL or QAC certification preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English communication preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field execution and productivity of landscape maintenance and mowing crews.
• Lead maintenance crew leaders and conduct daily 6:00 AM huddles to review schedules and safety topics.
• Ensure properties meet Hemington's landscape and horticultural standards and perform quality control.
• Oversee equipment loading, maintenance, and yard organization to reduce downtime and ensure safety.
• Participate in weekly operations meetings and support field upsell opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Coaching

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Qualified Applicator License (QAL) or Certificate (QAC)

Job description

Landscape Maintenance Production Manager

Are you tired of the corporate grind? Do you enjoy leading people, maintaining beautiful properties, and running efficient operations? Hemington Landscape Services, Inc. is seeking a driven Landscape Maintenance Production Manager to oversee daily field operations for our landscape maintenance and mowing crews.

If you take pride in quality work, developing people, and creating consistent results for customers, we want you on our team. No landscape industry experience required to be considered for this role.

About Us

Hemington Landscape Services, Inc. is a multitrade contractor specializing in commercial landscape installation, landscape maintenance, concrete construction, and park construction general contracting. Founded in 1983, Hemington proudly serves the greater Sacramento area and is headquartered in Cameron Park, CA.

Our Values

At Hemington, we are committed to Service, Quality, and Character. We believe strong teams, ethical leadership, and attention to detail are the foundation of exceptional results. Our culture emphasizes accountability, teamwork, and longterm relationships with clients and employees alike.

The Role

The Landscape Maintenance Production Manager is responsible for overseeing daily field execution, quality control, and productivity of landscape maintenance and mowing crews. This position ensures that crews execute scheduled routes efficiently while meeting Hemington's aesthetic, horticultural, and safety standards.

This role requires strong leadership, understanding of landscape maintenance best practices, and the ability to coach crews to consistently high performance.

This position reports to the Operations Manager.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Maintenance Production Management

• Execute daily routes and schedules established by the Maintenance Services Manager.
• Ensure properties are serviced to Hemington's landscape and horticultural standards.
• Monitor route efficiency and labor hours to maintain production targets.
• Conduct regular site audits to proactively identify quality issues and improvement opportunities.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to improve route planning and profitability.

Crew Leadership & Training

• Manage, train, and mentor maintenance crew leaders and crew members.
• Conduct daily morning huddles at 6:00 AM to review schedules, safety topics, and site-specific needs.
• Provide ongoing field training in mowing, edging, pruning, and general horticultural practices.
• Address onsite crew challenges and ensure professional conduct at all job sites.

Quality Control & Equipment Oversight

• Inspect turf quality, pruning consistency, bed cleanliness, and site presentation.
• Ensure proper mowing height, clean striping patterns, and precise edging.
• Oversee equipment loading, maintenance, and yard organization to reduce downtime.
• Ensure damaged or broken equipment is tagged, reported, and routed for repair.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce all safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Conduct weekly tailgate safety meetings.
• Respond promptly to injuries, vehicle incidents, or property damage.
• Complete required incident reports within designated timeframes.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly operations meetings.
• Support upsell opportunities by identifying enhancement needs in the field.
• Other duties assigned by operations leadership.

Experience / Job Requirements

• Valid driver's license with a favorable DMV record.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial landscape maintenance or managing people in a blue-collar industry.
• Strong plant identification skills and horticultural knowledge or the ability and desire to learn quickly.
• Deep understanding of mowing, pruning, turf, and bed maintenance practices or the ability and desire to learn quickly.
• Qualified Applicator License (QAL) or Certificate (QAC) highly preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable coaching, developing, and holding teams accountable.
• Bilingual Spanish/English communication skills strongly preferred.

Example Key Performance Indicators

• Route Completion Rate: 100% of scheduled visits completed on time
• Quality Audit Scores: 90% or higher on internal inspections
• Labor Efficiency: 85% or higher productivity rates
• Equipment Downtime: Less than 5% unplanned downtime
• Safety Performance: Zero preventable safety incidents

Company Benefits

• 401(k) plan enrollment with 4% annual company match
• Health insurance for employees and family
• Dental insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays throughout the year