Landscape Maintenance Operations Manager

American Landscaping Partners; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Color Burst Landscapes in Brentwood, TN, seeks a Landscape Maintenance Operations Manager to lead day-to-day field operations for the maintenance team. This hands-on leadership role requires keeping crews, schedules, customers, and priorities moving smoothly and safely.

You’ll work with Crew Leaders, Account Managers, and branch leadership to ensure work is completed efficiently, on schedule, and to a high standard. The position offers a strong growth opportunity within a proactive team.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of landscape industry experience, preferably in commercial landscape maintenance.
• 2+ years of leadership experience overseeing crews, field operations, production, or site-level services.
• Working knowledge of landscape maintenance, turf care, plant care, and horticultural practices.
• Experience managing multiple crews, schedules, and competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer applications.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but equivalent industry and leadership experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily maintenance operations and morning huddles.
• Coordinate multiple landscape maintenance crews, schedules, and job assignments.
• Review job tickets, work notes, and schedules to ensure clear direction for crews.
• Provide field support and remove operational roadblocks throughout the day.
• Adjust staffing and resources when schedules or customer needs change.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling software

Office software

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP software

Job-management software

Job description

Brentwood, TN

Full-Time | Salaried Exempt

Lead the crews. Own the operation. Make an impact.

Color Burst Landscapes - Brentwood, TN

Salary: $65,000–$75,000 + Quarterly Performance-Based Variable Compensation

Full-Time | Salaried Exempt

Lead the crews. Own the operation. Make an impact.

Color Burst Landscapes is looking for a Landscape Maintenance Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day field operations of our maintenance team in Brentwood.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands commercial landscape maintenance and knows how to keep multiple crews, schedules, customers, and priorities moving at the same time.

You'll work closely with Crew Leaders, Account Managers, and branch leadership to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and to a high standard.

If you're an experienced landscape professional who enjoys solving problems in the field, developing teams, and improving how an operation performs, this could be a strong next step.

Compensation & Benefits

• $65,000–$75,000 annual base salary, based on experience
• Quarterly performance-based variable compensation opportunity tied to branch performance and subject to plan terms
• Full-time benefits beginning on your first day of employment
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Disability coverage
• Voluntary benefits

What You'll Do Lead Daily Maintenance Operations

• Lead morning huddles and set expectations for the day's work
• Coordinate multiple landscape maintenance crews, schedules, and job assignments
• Review job tickets, work notes, and schedules to ensure crews have clear direction
• Provide field support and remove operational roadblocks throughout the day
• Adjust staffing and resources when schedules or customer needs change

Drive Quality & Safety

• Visit job sites regularly to inspect quality and productivity
• Ensure crews follow company safety standards and proper work practices
• Coach Crew Leaders and team members when performance or quality needs improvement
• Ensure company vehicles, tools, and equipment are properly maintained and cared for

Support Customers & Account Managers

• Partner with Account Managers on property needs, service concerns, and scheduling
• Help resolve field-related customer issues quickly and professionally
• Identify and communicate potential enhancement opportunities
• Make sure special property requirements and service exceptions are clearly understood by crews

Manage Labor & Resources

• Monitor labor hours, materials, and crew productivity
• Approve timesheets and verify work logs for payroll accuracy
• Help control operational costs while maintaining service quality
• Review job information for accuracy and support effective job costing

Develop Your Team

• Provide direct leadership and coaching to Crew Leaders
• Conduct regular one-on-one performance conversations
• Help recruit, interview, onboard, and develop new team members
• Build accountability while creating a strong, safety-focused team culture

What We're Looking For

• 3–5 years of landscape industry experience, preferably in commercial landscape maintenance
• 2+ years of leadership experience overseeing crews, field operations, production, or site-level services
• Working knowledge of landscape maintenance, turf care, plant care, and horticultural practices
• Experience managing multiple crews, schedules, and competing priorities
• Ability to monitor labor, productivity, materials, and job performance
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working both in the field and in an office environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer applications
• Experience with scheduling, routing, ERP, or job-management software is a plus
• Bachelor's degree preferred but equivalent industry and leadership experience will be considered

You'll Be Successful Here If You...

• Can walk a property and quickly recognize quality or production issues
• Know how to hold crews accountable while still developing and supporting them
• Stay organized when schedules and priorities change throughout the day
• Understand that labor management and operational efficiency directly affect branch performance
• Communicate well with both field employees and customer-facing teams
• Are willing to jump into the operation and help solve problems rather than managing only from behind a desk

Work Environment

This position combines field leadership and office-based operational work.

You should be comfortable regularly visiting outdoor job sites and working in conditions that may include heat, cold, rain, sun, dust, pollen, insects, uneven terrain, and active landscape work areas.

The role also requires flexibility based on operational needs, which may occasionally include early mornings, evenings, or weekends.

About Color Burst Landscapes

Color Burst Landscapes provides professional landscape maintenance and related services with a focus on quality, safety, customer service, and strong local teams.

As our Landscape Maintenance Operations Manager, you'll play a key role in the performance of the Brentwood branch — supporting our people, our customers, and the continued growth of the business.