Job Description

A Landscape Supervisor's job description includes

managing and supervising a landscape maintenance crew, overseeing project installation, monitoring plant health, and ensuring work is completed on time and within safety regulations

. Key duties involve deploying staff, assigning tasks, managing workflow, conducting toolbox talks, and communicating with clients to ensure satisfaction and manage expectations. They are also responsible for site-specific tasks like pruning, planting, fertilizing, and pest control, and may operate machinery.


Key responsibilities

Team and project management:

Supervise and lead landscaping crews, assigning daily tasks and conducting toolbox meetings.

Manage workflow and manpower deployment to ensure timely project completion.


Coordinate with other work units and stakeholders.

Installation and maintenance:

Oversee installation of landscape projects, including planting, grading, and installing features like walkways and retaining walls.

Direct and perform regular maintenance, such as pruning, weeding, and fertilizing.


Monitor plant health, soil conditions, and environmental factors.

Client and site management:

Communicate with clients to ensure expectations are met and gather feedback.

Ensure all work meets quality standards and project specifications.


Identify and address issues at job sites and develop action plans.

Safety and compliance:

Implement and enforce workplace health and safety regulations.

Ensure all tasks are performed safely.

Administrative and technical duties:

Plan and estimate labor and material requirements for projects.

Maintain records and prepare progress reports.


Requisition supplies and materials.


Some positions may require operating machinery like mini-excavators or skid-steers.