Landscape Supervisor

The Landscape Supervisor is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing daily landscaping and grounds-maintenance operations. This includes supervising crews, ensuring that all work adheres to quality, safety, and budget standards, managing equipment and materials, and liaising with internal stakeholders and clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate the daily scheduling and assignment of work to landscaping/grounds crews, including long-term projects and routine maintenance tasks.
• Plan, oversee, and execute landscaping operations such as planting, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, turf care, irrigation system maintenance, pest/disease control, and hardscape/softscape work.
• Monitor, maintain, and ensure safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and vehicles; ensure operational readiness when needed.
• Manage procurement and inventory of materials and supplies (e.g., plants, topsoil, mulch, fertilizers, hardware), and ensure cost-control and proper usage.
• Inspect completed work for adherence to standards, specifications, and regulatory/environmental requirements; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Provide training, supervision, evaluation, and mentoring of crew members and subordinate staff; address performance issues and promote team development.
• Communicate and coordinate with other departments, clients, vendors and stakeholders; respond to feedback, adjust schedules or methods to meet expectations.
• Assist in the preparation of operational budgets and recommendations for landscaping repairs, upgrades, seasonal planning, and resource allocation.
• Adapt work plans in response to environmental or weather conditions; respond proactively to emergencies (e.g., irrigation failures, storm damage) to ensure minimal disruption to grounds appearance and functionality.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong knowledge of horticultural practices (plant materials, turf management, irrigation systems), landscape maintenance techniques, and hardscape/softscape installation.
• Ability to read and interpret design plans, blueprints or landscape drawings, especially for installations and construction-related tasks.
• Proven leadership and team-management skills: able to delegate effectively, supervise crews, train staff, resolve issues and drive quality performance.
• Budgeting, planning and organizational skills: able to estimate labour and materials, create schedules, meet deadlines, and monitor cost-effectiveness.
• Strong safety awareness: knowledge of health & safety regulations, ability to enforce safe work practices outdoors and ensure compliance.
• Physical fitness: ability to work outdoors under varying weather conditions; to lift, carry, and manoeuvre equipment and materials across uneven terrain.

Education / Experience:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a diploma or degree in horticulture, landscape management, or a related field is preferred.
• Several years of experience in landscaping or grounds-maintenance roles, with prior supervisory or team-lead experience being highly desirable.
• A valid driver's licence (often required if company vehicles or trailers are used) and a clean driving record.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary expectation?