Landscape Maintenance Division Manager

Award winning landscaping firm in Wheaton, IL is seeking a seasoned Landscape Maintenance Division Manager to lead the residential landscape maintenance division. This individual will foster strong client relationships, and drive the success of a high-end maintenance portfolio. The Maintenance Division Manager will also oversee field operations, ensure exceptional quality standards. The ideal candidate is an organized, hands-on leader with deep horticultural knowledge and a passion for delivering premium landscape care.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients—delivering responsive communication, proactive solutions, and exceptional service.
• Identify enhancement opportunities and collaborate with project managers and designers to recommend property improvements.
• Oversee daily operations of multiple residential maintenance crews, ensuring efficiency and quality across all properties.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee maintenance routes, seasonal tasks, and special projects.
• Conduct regular quality inspections, provide field training, and maintain consistent standards of excellence.
• Track and manage labor hours, materials, and job costs to meet divisional budget goals.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate maintenance team members, fostering professional growth and accountability.
• Uphold company safety policies and promote a positive, respectful, and professional work culture.

• Minimum 5 years of professional landscape maintenance experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Strong knowledge of Northern Illinois plant material, pruning practices, turf health, and seasonal maintenance techniques.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple crews and high-end client portfolios simultaneously.
• Proficiency with scheduling, estimating, and maintenance management software preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.