Lawn Care Manager

Summerhill Landscapes, Inc.; Village of Sag Harbor (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Summerhill Landscapes, Inc. is seeking a Lawn Care Manager to oversee turf and lawn maintenance across assigned properties. You will schedule work, supervise crews, ensure high standards, and deliver outstanding client service.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in lawn care or turf management, knowledge of turf species, irrigation, fertilization, and pest management, and a NY Pesticides Applicator’s license (or ability to obtain).

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in lawn care, turf management, and/or landscape maintenance, including crew supervision
• Knowledge of turf grass species, fertilization, pest disease management, and irrigation systems
• New York State Pesticides Applicator’s License (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the lawn care team, ensuring timely completion of scheduled work
• Manage and maintain turf health through proper mowing, fertilization, irrigation, pest control, and seeding practices
• Monitor turf conditions and identify issues related to weeds, fungus disease, or irrigation performance
• Oversee application of lawn care treatments in compliance with environmental and safety standards
• Coordinate with Estate Care Managers, Operations, and Irrigation teams to ensure seamless service delivery
• Train, mentor, and evaluate lawn care staff to uphold company quality and safety standards
• Track equipment uses and maintenance, and communicate repair and/or replacement needs
• Maintain accurate records of work completed, product usage, and property notes
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, providing updates and addressing concerns professionally

Skills

Lawn care

Turf management

Crew supervision

Client service

Education

New York Pesticides Applicator’s License

Job description

The Lawn Care Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of turf and lawn maintenance across assigned client properties. This includes scheduling, supervising crew members, ensuring the highest standards of lawn care, and providing excellent client service. The ideal candidate has strong horticultural knowledge, hands-on turf management experience, and proven leadership skills in a fast-paced, high-end service environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise daily operations of the lawn care team, ensuring timely completion of scheduled work
• Manage and maintain turf health through proper mowing, fertilization, irrigation, pest control, and seeding practices
• Monitor turf conditions and identify issues related to weeds, fungus disease, or irrigation performance
• Oversee application of lawn care treatments in compliance with environmental and safety standards
• Coordinate with Estate Care Managers, Operations, and Irrigation teams to ensure seamless service delivery
• Train, mentor, and evaluate lawn care staff to uphold company quality and safety standards
• Track equipment uses and maintenance, and communicate repair and/or replacement needs
• Maintain accurate records of work completed, product usage, and property notes
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, providing updates and addressing concerns professionally

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of experience in lawn care, turf management, and/or landscape maintenance, including crew supervision
• Knowledge of turf glass species, fertilization, pest disease management, and irrigation systems
• New York State Pesticides Applicator’s License (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines