Landscape Maintenance Production Manager (No Industry Experience Required)

Landscape Maintenance Production Manager Are you tired of the corporate grind? Do you enjoy leading people, maintaining beautiful properties, and running efficient operations? Hemington Landscape Services, Inc. is seeking a driven Landscape Maintenance Production Manager to oversee daily field operations for our landscape maintenance and mowing crews. If you take pride in quality work, developing people, and creating consistent results for customers, we want you on our team. No landscape industry experience required to be considered for this role. About Us Hemington Landscape Services, Inc. is a multitrade contractor specializing in commercial landscape installation, landscape maintenance, concrete construction, and park construction general contracting. Founded in 1983, Hemington proudly serves the greater Sacramento area and is headquartered in Cameron Park, CA. Our Values At Hemington, we are committed to Service, Quality, and Character. We believe strong teams, ethical leadership, and attention to detail are the foundation of exceptional results. Our culture emphasizes accountability, teamwork, and longterm relationships with clients and employees alike. The Role The Landscape Maintenance Production Manager is responsible for overseeing daily field execution, quality control, and productivity of landscape maintenance and mowing crews. This position ensures that crews execute scheduled routes efficiently while meeting Hemington's aesthetic, horticultural, and safety standards. This role requires strong leadership, understanding of landscape maintenance best practices, and the ability to coach crews to consistently high performance. This position reports to the Operations Manager. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Maintenance Production Management Execute daily routes and schedules established by the Maintenance Services Manager.Ensure properties are serviced to Hemington's landscape and horticultural standards.Monitor route efficiency and labor hours to maintain production targets.Conduct regular site audits to proactively identify quality issues and improvement opportunities.Provide feedback and recommendations to improve route planning and profitability. Crew Leadership & Training Manage, train, and mentor maintenance crew leaders and crew members.Conduct daily morning huddles at 6:00 AM to review schedules, safety topics, and site-specific needs.Provide ongoing field training in mowing, edging, pruning, and general horticultural practices.Address onsite crew challenges and ensure professional conduct at all job sites. Quality Control & Equipment Oversight Inspect turf quality, pruning consistency, bed cleanliness, and site presentation.Ensure proper mowing height, clean striping patterns, and precise edging.Oversee equipment loading, maintenance, and yard organization to reduce downtime.Ensure damaged or broken equipment is tagged, reported, and routed for repair. Safety & Compliance Enforce all safety policies and PPE requirements.Conduct weekly tailgate safety meetings.Respond promptly to injuries, vehicle incidents, or property damage.Complete required incident reports within designated timeframes. Other Responsibilities Participate in weekly operations meetings.Support upsell opportunities by identifying enhancement needs in the field.Other duties assigned by operations leadership. Experience / Job Requirements Valid driver's license with a favorable DMV record.Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial landscape maintenance or managing people in a blue-collar industry.Strong plant identification skills and horticultural knowledge or the ability and desire to learn quickly.Deep understanding of mowing, pruning, turf, and bed maintenance practices or the ability and desire to learn quickly. Qualified Applicator License (QAL) or Certificate (QAC) highly preferred.Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.Comfortable coaching, developing, and holding teams accountable.Bilingual Spanish/English communication skills strongly preferred. Example Key Performance Indicators Route Completion Rate: 100% of scheduled visits completed on timeQuality Audit Scores: 90% or higher on internal inspectionsLabor Efficiency: 85% or higher productivity ratesEquipment Downtime: Less than 5% unplanned downtimeSafety Performance: Zero preventable safety incidents Company Benefits 401(k) plan enrollment with 4% annual company matchHealth insurance for employees and familyDental insuranceLife and disability insurancePaid vacation and sick timePaid holidays throughout the year