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Lawn Care & Landscaping Manager

Ames, IA 50010

Posted: 02/02/2026 Job Number: 281429

Job Description


Operations Manager – Lawn Care & Landscaping
Ames, IA | Full-Time, Year-Round, Direct Hire

Growing lawn care and landscaping company in Ames Iowa is hiring an operations Manager to run day-to-day field operations. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone
who knows the green industry, can lead crews, and keep jobs moving!

What You’ll Do
Run daily mowing and lawn care operations
Schedule crews, manage routes, and handle call-offs
Lead crews in the field when needed
Oversee fertilizer/chemical applications and compliance
Keep equipment running and manage shop maintenance
Train, coach, and hold employees accountable
Fix problems fast—crews, equipment, or customers
Help with snow and winter operations
Be on call during peak season

What We’re Looking For
5+ years of lawn care / landscaping experience
Proven crew leadership (foreman, lead, or ops role)
Strong knowledge of mowing and fertilizer programs
Mechanical skills and equipment experience
Can make decisions and take ownership
Comfortable using scheduling and routing software
Valid driver’s license
3OT License (or ability to maintain)

Pay & Benefits
$25–$30/hour (salaried), based on experience
50–60 hours/week in peak season
PTO, health & dental insurance
Company vehicle or fuel card
Raises and bonuses based on performance

Why work for Advance Services, Inc.
Advance Services is for and about people; we are your employment specialists.
Enjoy our easy application process.
You NEVER pay a fee!
Weekly pay.
Fun Safety and attendance incentives.
Health Benefits to keep you and your family healthy.
Great Referral Incentives.

Please apply for this job by completing an application on our website at www.advanceservices.com

Please select a branch near you or call our office at 515-233-4333


Advance Services is an equal opportunity employer

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Job Requirements

• Lawn care and fertilization
• Commercial mowing operations
• Green industry leadership
• Strong understanding of chemical applications
• License required or ability to obtain
• Comfortable managing people, priorities, and pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Mechanically inclined with hands-on equipment experience
• Prior Operations Manager experience preferred, but a strong senior foreman with leadership ability will be considered
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