Landscaping Supervisor

Professional Facility Services LLC; Landover (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Facility Services LLC is seeking a Landscaping Supervisor to lead and coordinate grounds-maintenance crews, ensuring high standards of mowing, trimming, planting, and seasonal upkeep. This role may also support janitorial, MOT/flagging, litter pickup, and snow removal as needed across service lines.

As a supervisor, you will train and motivate the crew, monitor productivity and safety, and ensure quality and client satisfaction on multiple properties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred; landscaping or grounds-maintenance experience required.
• Ability to train, motivate, and manage a crew.
• Ability to operate or oversee use of landscaping equipment (mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc.).
• Valid driver's license required and a reliable, dependable form of transportation daily (early work start times).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Willingness and ability to cross-train and work across all PFS service lines, including mandatory snow removal.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and direct daily activities of landscaping crews.
• Train new employees on landscaping procedures, equipment use, and safety practices.
• Oversee mowing, trimming, mulching, planting, and seasonal cleanup projects.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality and client satisfaction.
• Track crew productivity, attendance, and equipment/vehicle condition; report issues to management.
• Communicate regarding job site needs and schedule changes.
• Ensure crews follow all company safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Assist with janitorial and interior/exterior cleaning duties as assigned.
• Perform snow and ice removal (mandatory for all employees) during winter weather events, including shoveling, plowing support, and application of ice-melt products.
• Assist with litter and debris pickup across assigned properties, roadways, parking lots, and common areas.
• Support Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and flagging operations as needed.
• Perform other services as needed based on client and business demands.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Horticulture

Turf care

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Landscaping Supervisor – Job Description

Position Summary

The Landscaping Supervisor leads and coordinates grounds-maintenance crews, ensuring properties are maintained to a high standard through mowing, trimming, planting, and seasonal upkeep. This role supervises laborers, manages job site logistics, and ensures work meets PFS quality and safety standards.

You're being hired as a Landscaping Supervisor, but PFS is a full-service facility company, and all field employees are cross-trained to support the complete range of services we provide our clients. Depending on season, weather, and daily work orders, you may be assigned to assist with landscaping, janitorial services, litter and debris pickup, Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)/flagging, and other services as needed. Snow and ice removal is a mandatory duty for every PFS employee, regardless of primary role, when winter weather events occur.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and direct daily activities of landscaping crews.
• Train new employees on landscaping procedures, equipment use, and safety practices.
• Oversee mowing, trimming, mulching, planting, and seasonal cleanup projects.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality and client satisfaction.
• Track crew productivity, attendance, and equipment/vehicle condition; report issues to management.
• Communicate regarding job site needs and schedule changes.
• Ensure crews follow all company safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Assist with janitorial and interior/exterior cleaning duties as assigned.
• Perform snow and ice removal (mandatory for all employees) during winter weather events, including shoveling, plowing support, and application of ice-melt products.
• Assist with litter and debris pickup across assigned properties, roadways, parking lots, and common areas.
• Support Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and flagging operations as needed.
• Perform other services as needed based on client and business demands.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred; landscaping or grounds-maintenance experience required.
• Ability to train, motivate, and manage a crew.
• Ability to operate or oversee use of landscaping equipment (mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc.).
• Valid driver's license required and a reliable, dependable form of transportation daily (early work start times).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Willingness and ability to cross-train and work across all PFS service lines, including mandatory snow removal.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and lift throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions, including snow and ice.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of horticulture, turf care, and seasonal grounds-maintenance best practices.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control mindset.
• Adaptability to lead crews across janitorial, snow removal, litter/debris, and MOT duties as business needs require.

Schedule & Availability

Hours vary by season and daily work orders and may include early mornings, evenings, or weekends. A reliable, dependable form of transportation is required daily due to early work start times.

Why Work With PFS?

Join a growing, full-service facility company where no two days look the same. As a landscaping supervisor, you'll gain hands‑on experience across landscaping, janitorial, snow removal, litter/debris, and traffic control services - building versatile, in‑demand skills while working alongside a dependable team.