Landscape Operations Manager

The Arc of San Diego

$95K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • 4+ years of landscape or grounds maintenance experience
  • 3+ years of supervisory or operations management experience
  • C-27 Landscaping Contractor License preferred, not required
  • Knowledge of lawn, plant, shrub, and tree care best practices
  • Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred
  • Valid CA driver's license and acceptable DMV record
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations for multiple landscaping programs and worksites
  • Ensure compliance with contract requirements, service levels, and quality standards
  • Supervise Grounds Maintenance Project Managers/Supervisors, Crew Leads, and field staff
  • Support business development, new landscaping opportunities, and contract growth
  • Evaluate labor and material costs and assist with bid and proposal development
  • Manage staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management
  • Maintain positive working relationships with clients, agencies, vendors, and subcontractors

Benefits

  • Full-time position with varied schedule
  • Opportunities for professional development and contract growth
  • Engagement with community-focused projects
  • Interactions with diverse teams and clients
  • Potential for leadership advancement within the organization
Full Job Description
Position Overview:

San Diego, CA
Salary: The pay for this position is $95,000 to $95,000.
Schedule: Varies | Full-time

The Landscape Services Division Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations for The Arc of San Diego's Landscape Services division. This role manages multiple landscape programs and worksites, supervises field leadership, and ensures contract compliance, service quality, and operational efficiency.

This is a division-level operations role supporting both government and commercial landscape contracts.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee daily operations for multiple landscaping programs and worksites
  • Ensure compliance with contract requirements, service levels, and quality standards
  • Supervise Grounds Maintenance Project Managers/Supervisors, Crew Leads, and field staff
  • Support business development, new landscaping opportunities, and contract growth
  • Evaluate labor and material costs and assist with bid and proposal development
  • Manage staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management
  • Maintain positive working relationships with clients, agencies, vendors, and subcontractors

Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • 4+ years of landscape or grounds maintenance experience
  • 3+ years of supervisory or operations management experience
  • C-27 Landscaping Contractor License preferred, not required
  • Knowledge of lawn, plant, shrub, and tree care best practices
  • Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred
  • Valid CA driver's license and acceptable DMV record
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred


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