Landscaping Field Services Manager

Senske; Clarkston (WA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career growth opportunities

Team celebrations

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with company match

Holidays & vacation time

Job summary

Senske in Clarkston, WA seeks a Service Manager to lead the Applications group (lawn, tree, weed) by planning, budgeting, and supervising staffing and resources. You will ensure operations stay on budget, maintain safety standards, and promote staff development while guiding procurement and training.

The role requires strong communication, budgeting, and compliance with licensing and safety rules, plus the ability to hire, train, and manage field teams in a dynamic landscape business environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, prefer 2- or 4-year degree in horticulture, business or related field. Experience may substitute for education.
• 3–5 years of experience as a supervisor or manager in the landscaping industry.
• Strong communication skills; thorough and attentive to detail; able to prioritize and multitask; proactive and deadline-oriented.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and effectively train and ensure direct reports are able to comply with the above.
• Ability to interact effectively with customers, vendors, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and monitor staffing and talent development.
• Manage budgets, procurement, and resources for the Applications group.
• Ensure licensing and safety compliance for staff.
• Oversee payroll and field operations reporting.
• Hire and train team; maintain morale and staffing levels.
• Coordinate equipment, materials, and vendor relations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Time management

Staff development

Safety guidelines

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-4 year degree in horticulture or business

Job description

Senske in Clarkston, WA seeks a Service Manager to lead the Applications group (lawn, tree, weed) by planning, budgeting, and supervising staffing and resources. You will ensure operations stay on budget, maintain safety standards, and promote staff development while guiding procurement and training.

The role requires strong communication, budgeting, and compliance with licensing and safety rules, plus the ability to hire, train, and manage field teams in a dynamic landscape business environment.