Lawn Care Supervisor
About the Employer
Our client is a family-owned and operated business that places treating all employees like family at the core of its values. Based in Manalapan Township, NJ, they provide innovative, safe, and high-quality infrastructure and maintenance contracting services to State DOTs, railroads, and commercial and residential customers. The organization offers a rewarding work environment with generous compensation packages, career development programs, and employee engagement events.
About the Position
The Lawn Care Supervisor will oversee lawn maintenance operations for residential and commercial clients, taking on a leadership role responsible for day-to-day management, supervising multiple crews, and driving both customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, coordinate, and support lawn care crews to ensure timely, consistent, and high-quality service delivery.
- Oversee daily operations, including scheduling, routing, workload distribution, and inventory management.
- Ensure proper application of lawn treatments, such as fertilizers, weed control, and insect control, in compliance with company standards and regulations.
- Conduct quality control inspections and property evaluations to identify turf conditions, pests, and improvement opportunities, while serving as a point of escalation for customer inquiries.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and ongoing training to team members, mentoring Foremen and Technicians to support their professional growth.
- Promote and recommend additional services to existing clients to support business growth and handle significant sales and service aspects.
- Oversee the proper use, maintenance, and care of equipment and company vehicles, ensuring compliance with all safety policies and environmental regulations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required, alongside a minimum of 3–5 years of experience in lawn care or landscaping operations.
- Prior supervisory, lead, or management experience, coupled with a strong working knowledge of lawn care treatments, turf health, and equipment.
- Valid driver’s license with 5+ years of clean driving history and experience operating trucks up to 1 ton.
- Must successfully pass a drug test and a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check; as a DOT employer, medicinal marijuana use is strictly prohibited for those driving company vehicles.
- Ability and willingness to obtain a commercial pesticide license within a reasonable timeframe, which the company will pay for.
- Highly organized, results-oriented, and able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions with strong communication and customer service abilities.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary ranging from $50,000 to $60,000 per year.
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan.
- 401(K) retirement plan.
- Generous Paid Time Off.
- Career development opportunities and employee engagement events.
