Maintenance Project Manager – High-End Residential

Elevate Outdoor Living – Join Harold Jones Landscape Inc as a Maintenance Project Manager in Santa Barbara/Montecito!

Job Title: Maintenance Project Manager – High-End Residential

Company Name: Harold Jones Landscape Inc

Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 per year, depending on experience

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Santa Barbara/Montecito

Job Overview

Harold Jones Landscape Inc is seeking a proactive, detail-driven Maintenance Project Manager to oversee high-end residential landscape maintenance accounts in the Santa Barbara and Montecito areas. This field-based, client-facing role is ideal for someone with a sharp eye for detail, strong horticultural knowledge, and a passion for delivering white-glove service. You’ll take ownership of maintenance operations—from property walks and proposals to crew coordination and quality control—ensuring every landscape reflects the high standards of our discerning clientele.

This is a non-tools role focused on coordination, communication, and execution.

Who We Are

Harold Jones Landscape Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned company known for building and maintaining stunning outdoor environments across California. With over 65 years of excellence in high-end residential landscape construction and maintenance, our team is trusted by some of the most exclusive homeowners in Montecito, Santa Barbara, and West LA.

Our commitment to craftsmanship, client relationships, and team development fuels our reputation and continued growth.



Key Responsibilities

• Client & Property Management
• Conduct regular on-site property walks with clients, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded
• Generate and present maintenance proposals and add-on bids for seasonal and enhancement work
• Generate and present detailed monthly reports on current state of the gardens
• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for clients, providing timely updates and expert guidance
• Crew Oversight & Scheduling
• Design and manage weekly maintenance routes and schedules to ensure timely service across properties
• Coordinate crew dispatch, respond to call-outs, and adjust routes or personnel as needed
• Support light equipment logistics (e.g., sourcing or servicing blowers, small hand tools)
• Maintain staffing and service coverage in alignment with seasonal needs and client standards
• Quality Control & Standards
• Conduct weekly or biweekly quality control inspections using property-specific checklists
• Monitor irrigation performance, plant health, and site presentation
• Flag and evaluate irrigation issues, signs of pest/disease, and plant health concerns for treatment
• Collaborate with team leads and technicians to implement seasonal horticultural standards

• Required Experience & Skills
• 3+ years of experience in landscape maintenance project management or a related role
• Strong knowledge of horticultural practices, plant types, and maintenance standards
• Familiarity with common irrigation controllers (e.g., Hunter, Rain Bird, etc.) and diagnostics
• Ability to recognize (not treat) common tree and plant diseases and pests
• Excellent route planning and crew scheduling skills
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for daily site visits
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience managing high-end or estate-level residential landscape accounts
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is a plus
• Background in horticulture, landscape management, or irrigation

• Comprehensive Medical and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Profit Sharing Opportunities
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Sick Leave
• Bi-Weekly Pay Cycle
• Paid Training and Professional Certifications
• Company Vehicle with Gas card
• Uniforms Provided
• Company-Sponsored Events and Team Recognition

• Full-Time, Year-Round Position
• Monday–Friday (occasional weekend availability during peak season)
• Field-based/remote within Santa Barbara & Montecito—local candidates only
• Yard location to be established; must be able to work independently until then

• Santa Barbara / Montecito, CA
• Field-based with daily travel to high-end residential properties