Location: Dakota Dunes, SD
A confidential employer in the Dakota Dunes area is seeking an experienced Landscaping Manager to oversee the maintenance and appearance of a large, professionally maintained property. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing landscaping operations, supervising staff, and ensuring the grounds remain in exceptional condition throughout the year.
Position Highlights
- Full-time opportunity
- Located in Dakota Dunes, SD
- Leadership role with a variety of indoor and outdoor responsibilities
- Some early mornings, weekends, and seasonal on-call availability may be required
Responsibilities
Landscape & Grounds Maintenance
- Oversee mowing, trimming, fertilization, irrigation, and seasonal landscaping programs
- Monitor the health of lawns, trees, shrubs, and plants
- Identify and treat weeds, pests, diseases, and other landscape concerns
- Maintain walking paths, wooded areas, and landscaped spaces
- Coordinate seasonal clean-up, tree planting, snow removal, and winterization
Irrigation & Equipment
- Manage and maintain irrigation systems
- Schedule watering based on weather and seasonal conditions
- Operate and maintain landscaping equipment, including mowers, tractors, trimmers, blowers, and sprayers
- Perform preventative maintenance and coordinate repairs when needed
Leadership & Planning
- Supervise and train groundskeeping staff
- Schedule daily work and oversee department operations
- Manage landscaping budgets and track expenses
- Maintain landscaping records and seasonal maintenance plans
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers as needed
Qualifications
- Previous experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, or turf management required
- Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
- Knowledge of irrigation systems, plant health, fertilizers, and pest management
- Basic mechanical skills and equipment maintenance experience
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable using smartphones, tablets, and basic computer software
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Turfgrass Management, Horticulture, Plant Science, or a related field is preferred
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding work
If you take pride in creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces while leading a dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
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