Landscape Residential Operations Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Garden Care & Maintenance Production Leader to join our residential landscaping team in Irving, Texas. This role is focused on leading field production crews, ensuring high-quality garden care and landscape maintenance, and driving operational efficiency across multiple residential properties.

This position is ideal for someone with strong horticultural knowledge, proven experience managing field teams, and a deep understanding of production workflows in residential landscape maintenance. This is a field-focused role with minimal client interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage daily operations of garden care and maintenance field crews
• Train, coach, and develop crew members to improve performance and quality standards
• Oversee production schedules, routing, and daily job assignments
• Ensure all residential properties are maintained at a high horticultural and aesthetic standard
• Monitor quality control across all maintenance routes and garden care services
• Ensure proper execution of pruning, weeding, mulching, planting, fertilization, and seasonal color maintenance
• Maintain efficiency in labor production, time management, and resource utilization
• Support crew performance through hands-on leadership in the field
• Enforce safety standards and company procedures on all job sites
• Coordinate with operations leadership to ensure smooth workflow and productivity targets are met
• Identify training needs and continuously improve crew skill levels
• Ensure proper care and maintenance of tools, equipment, and company assets

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in residential landscape maintenance or garden care operations
• Strong horticultural knowledge (plants, pruning techniques, soil health, seasonal care, etc.)
• Proven experience managing and training field crews in a production environment
• Strong understanding of landscape maintenance operations and efficiency-driven workflows
• Bilingual English/Spanish (required)
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, outdoor production environment
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Must be eligible to work in the United States

Required Skills

• Field Production Management
• Crew Leadership & Training
• Residential Garden Care & Maintenance
• Horticultural Knowledge
• Quality Control
• Scheduling & Route Management
• Operational Efficiency
• Equipment & Resource Management
• Safety Compliance
• Problem Solving & Decision Making

Preferred Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Formal education or certifications in Horticulture, Landscaping, or Turf Management preferred
• Continuing education in plant science or landscape maintenance is a plus

The Perks

• 401K with company match
•  Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
•  Paid-Time Off
•  Holiday Pay
•  Recognition programs and performance bonuses
•  Continuing education and industry involvement opportunities

At Colleague, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Colleague promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

License/Certification:

• Drivers License (Required)

Work Location: In person