Lawn Care Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

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.

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.