Landscape Production Manager

Back to Nature Home & Garden; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Back to Nature Home and Garden seeks a Maintenance Production Manager to oversee daily field operations for high-end residential landscapes in New Jersey. You will coordinate maintenance crews, ensure safety and quality, and collaborate with Design and Construction to support post-installation hand-offs.

The role is full-time salaried, requires 3–5 years managing landscape maintenance crews, knowledge of irrigation systems, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience managing field crews in landscape maintenance.
• Turf care and mow management of multiple crews is strongly desired.
• Strong knowledge of plant identification, pruning, irrigation systems, and equipment operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Aspire software experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with Smart Irrigation Systems (Hydrawise preferred).
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime as needed.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Procure and coordinate materials, labor, and equipment for maximum efficiency.
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure safety, quality, and budget standards.
• Instruct daily activities and productivity of maintenance crews.
• Ensure proper execution of company policies, procedures, and work standards across all job sites.
• Provide clear daily instructions and schedules to crew leaders.
• Review and verify job reports for accuracy.
• Maintain up-to-date records of crew members and jobsite assignments.
• Conduct site walkthroughs with Account Managers to ensure work meets expectations and highlight enhancement opportunities.
• Troubleshoot irrigation issues and resolve customer service concerns effectively.
• Prepare and implement best practices for the maintenance and care of landscape installations.
• Assist in the development of new techniques and procedures to improve field efficiency and overall service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Spanish (bonus)

Tools

Aspire software

Hydrawise

Job description

Work With The Best

We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide. Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country’s largest and most complex landscape projects. Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network. The opportunities are endless.

About Us

At Back to Nature Home and Garden, we transform high-end residential properties into exceptional outdoor living spaces. We design, build, and maintain customized landscapes that reflect each client’s unique taste and lifestyle. Our team takes pride in delivering a truly bespoke experience—from concept to completion and beyond.

Position Overview

Join Back to Nature Home and Garden as an in-field Maintenance Production Manager and help transform high-end residential properties into extraordinary outdoor spaces. In this pivotal leadership role, you will oversee daily field operations and ensure maintenance crews consistently meet our quality, safety, and performance standards.

Success in this role depends on strong cross-team collaboration. You will work closely with departments such as Design and Construction to manage seamless project hand‑offs—particularly post-installation—ensuring the maintenance team is fully prepared to uphold the design intent and client expectations. This role requires hands‑on coordination of labor and equipment, training and mentoring team members, conducting site visits, resolving issues proactively, and maintaining strong client and employee relationships.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Procure and coordinate materials, labor, and equipment for maximum efficiency.
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and budget standards.
• Instruct daily activities and productivity of maintenance crews.
• Ensure proper execution of company policies, procedures, and work standards across all job sites.
• Provide clear daily instructions and schedules to crew leaders.
• Review and verify job reports for accuracy.
• Maintain up-to-date records of crew members and jobsite assignments.
• Conduct site walkthroughs with Account Managers to ensure work meets expectations and highlight enhancement opportunities.
• Troubleshoot irrigation issues and resolve customer service concerns effectively.
• Prepare and implement best practices for the maintenance and care of landscape installations.
• Assist in the development of new techniques and procedures to improve field efficiency and overall service delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience managing field crews in landscape maintenance.
• Turf care and mow management of multiple crews is strongly desired.
• Strong knowledge of plant identification, pruning, irrigation systems, and equipment operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Aspire software experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with Smart Irrigation Systems (Hydrawise preferred).
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime as needed.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Salary

Full time Salaried position

Pay Transparency

Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.

Position Range

$65,000 - $70,000

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Employers can only E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.