Operations Manager - Landscape and Lawn Services
About the role
Operations Manager – Landscape & Lawn Services The Lawn Specialist | Joplin, MO
Lead People. Build a Team. Help Customers Enjoy Their Lawns.
The Lawn Specialist is seeking an Operations Manager to help lead our growing lawn and landscape company serving Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas.
We are not looking for someone to simply mow grass. We are looking for a leader who can help build people, create exceptional customer experiences, maintain high quality standards, and help us continue to grow.
Our company is built on hospitality, professionalism, and doing what we say we will do. We want every customer to feel like they have their own personal groundskeeper.
About the Position
This is a working manager position. You will spend part of your time leading crews and working alongside team members while also helping plan work, maintain quality standards, train employees, communicate with customers, and ensure jobs are completed successfully.
Responsibilities
Lead and supervise lawn and landscape crews
Maintain quality standards on all properties
Train and develop team members
Assist with scheduling and daily planning
Verify daily time records
Monitor production and crew efficiency
Complete reports and logs
Communicate professionally with customers
Perform lawn maintenance and landscape installation work as needed
Help maintain equipment and vehicles
Solve problems and make sound decisions in the field
Support a positive and professional company culture
Qualifications
Previous experience leading employees or crews
Strong communication and leadership skills
Ability to work independently and make decisions
Valid driver's license with clean driving record
Ability to operate landscape equipment and trucks
Strong organizational skills
Reliable, dependable, and trustworthy
Positive attitude and customer-focused mindset
Preferred Experience
Lawn and landscape management
Irrigation systems
Landscape installation
Equipment operation
Production or operations management
Construction, excavation, utility, or related outdoor service industries
What Success Looks Like
High-quality work completed consistently
Crews that are productive and accountable
Customers who are delighted with our service
Team members who are growing and improving
A positive, professional work environment
Compensation
Competitive compensation based on experience, leadership ability, and proven results.
Why Join The Lawn Specialist?
Year-round work opportunities
Growing company with advancement potential
Family-oriented culture
Professional work environment
Opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of the company
If you are a leader who enjoys serving customers, developing people, and building something meaningful, we would love to talk with you
Work Location: In person
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