Landscaping Manager

The Landscaping Manager will be responsible for planning and overseeing turf maintenance programs (mowing, fertilizing, aeration, irrigation) for a large estate. Areas include lawns, shrubs, native prairie grasses, limestone trails, wooded areas, and a marina. The right candidate will take pride in how the property looks and takes satisfaction in maintaining high standards.

Key Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise and train assistant groundskeeping staff
• Overseas the daily workflow of the department
• Manage budget for landscaping supplies/equipment
• Maintain detailed Landscape Manual for property

Grass & Soil Care:

• Strong understanding of soil science, plant health, and turfgrass management programs
• Monitor turf health and diagnose diseases, pests, and nutrient deficiencies
• Ensure grass cutting and trimming are done to proper height and hardscapes such as driveways, sidewalks, limestone trails, padel court remain debris free and are blown off regularly.
• Responsible for implementing a fertilization schedule for lawn & evergreen trees

Irrigation Management:

• Manage and maintain irrigation system
• Schedule water based on weather and season
• Fix leaks and broken heads
• Make certain new and existing trees/shrubbery are on a watering schedule to ensure healthy growth

Pest & Weed Control:

• Identify and treat weeds, insects, fungus, and diseases
• Have a working knowledge of chemicals, fertilizers, and environmental safety practices
• Protect trees, shrubbery, and flowers from wildlife destruction

Equipment & Planning:

• Operation and preventative maintenance of equipment including mowers, trimmers, blowers, sprayers, tractors
• Plan seasonal care schedules
• Maintain limestone trails
• Maintain wooded tree areas, fallen trees/branch cleanup, plant new trees
• Winterize sprinkler system
• Snow removal at office, estate, staff guest house and storage facilities
• Spring clean-up, cut grasses back, mow prairie, fertilize trees
• Cost management - track landscape expenses, manage budgets, and provide reports as requested

Working Conditions:

• Split between outdoor landscaping and indoor planning
• May work early mornings, some weekends or extended hours during peak season
• Often on call for event preparation or weather damage

Required Skills & Abilities:

• High level professionalism, always ensuring full confidentiality and discretion
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong work ethic
• Reliability and responsibility
• Physical stamina
• Proven problem solving and basic mechanical skills
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Time Management
• Comfortable using smartphones, tablets, and computer systems to communicate, manage calendars, maintain digital records, and coordinate with vendors.
• Ability to learn and use household management software, security systems, and other technology platforms as required

Education & Experience:

• Associate or bachelor’s degrees in Turfgrass Management, Horticulture, or Plant Science preferred.
• Prior experience in groundskeeping or landscaping

Company Benefits

• Unlimited PTO | Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision options | Health Savings Account | 401(k) match up to 6%