Landscape Operations Leader: Build a New Branch

Myparadiselandscape; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus

Company car

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Paradise Landscaping in Shelby, NC, seeks a Landscape Operations Manager to lead daily field operations, safety, quality, and profitability while developing future leaders for a Charlotte-area expansion. This hands-on role blends office oversight with on-site coaching and performance improvement across multiple service divisions.

The ideal candidate has deep landscape industry experience, proven leadership, and a track record of building scalable systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of landscape industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership or management role.
• Experience leading multiple landscape crews or service divisions.
• Strong knowledge of: commercial landscape maintenance, landscape construction, irrigation, enhancements, plant identification.
• Experience managing labor productivity, scheduling, and job costing.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations for landscape maintenance, installation, irrigation, and enhancement services.
• Coordinate schedules, manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Ensure projects and services are completed safely, efficiently, and profitably.
• Monitor labor efficiency, productivity, and job costing.
• Identify operational challenges and implement solutions.
• Improve workflow and operational systems.
• Lead, mentor, and coach Team Leaders and field personnel.
• Conduct regular jobsite visits and quality inspections.
• Train employees on safety and production techniques.
• Hold team members accountable to company standards.
• Help recruit, interview, and develop future leaders.
• Foster a culture built around ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance across landscape construction, irrigation, lighting, drainage, hardscape, plant installation, turf care, and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Landscape industry knowledge

Labor scheduling

Communication

Problem-solving

Driver's license

Education

North Carolina Pesticide License

Irrigation certification

ICPI/CLT certifications

Aspire Landscape Software

Tools

Aspire Landscape Software

Job description

Paradise Landscaping in Shelby, NC, seeks a Landscape Operations Manager to lead daily field operations, safety, quality, and profitability while developing future leaders for a Charlotte-area expansion. This hands-on role blends office oversight with on-site coaching and performance improvement across multiple service divisions.

The ideal candidate has deep landscape industry experience, proven leadership, and a track record of building scalable systems.