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Field Operations & Installation Supervisor  |  Full-Time  |  Columbus, OH

Hours: 35–50 per week, in person

Reports to: Installation & Exterior Services Manager
Rate: $23-28/hour, based on experience

THE OPPORTUNITY

We’re hiring an experienced Landscape Installation Supervisor / Field Operations & Installation Supervisor to manage 3-4 installation crews and lead our field operations. You’ll join an established team with deep operational knowledge in commercial landscape installation, interior plantscapes, and seasonal plantings.

This is primarily a hands-on field role—you’ll be on job sites regularly, working alongside crews, performing installations of plants (interior and exterior), living walls, seasonal containers, and holiday displays. The role includes office time for planning, crew assignments, and weekly team meetings. Field/office balance flexes seasonally.

Perfect for someone who:

• Has managed commercial landscape or interiorscape installation crews
• Loves the “doing” part of projects but is ready to lead
• Wants variety: interior tropical plants AND exterior seasonal work
• Excels at managing multiple crews and complex logistics
• Can pivot quickly when priorities shift
• Wants year-round work (not just mowing season)
  
  

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Crew Leadership & Field Operations:

• Manage and lead 3-4 installation crews across interior and exterior projects
• Lead weekly installation team meetings to assign crews and align on priorities
• Work in the field performing plant installations (interior plantscapes, exterior landscapes, seasonal containers, holiday décor)
• Act as working foreman on complex or high-profile installations
• Manage logistics of running multiple crews across different commercial job sites simultaneously
  
  

Installation & Quality Control:

• Supervise crews on job sites ensuring quality standards and safety protocols
• Conduct pre-installation site visits and coordinate project logistics
• Train and coach team members through hands-on demonstration
• Troubleshoot challenges in real-time and adapt when priorities shift
• Ensure all projects meet quality standards, timelines, and budgets
  
  

Project Coordination:

• Read and interpret landscape plans, designs, and installation specifications
• Coordinate with designers and project managers for seamless execution
• Track project time/materials and own crew-related KPIs
• Lead holiday installation season (November-January)
  
  

WHAT YOU BRING

Required Experience:

• 2- 3+ years hands-on experience in:
• Commercial landscape installation (plant materials, containers, seasonal plantings)
• Interior plantscapes/interiorscapes (tropical foliage maintenance/installation) OR
• Landscape construction (hardscapes, softscapes, planting)
• ✓ Proven crew management experience – managed multiple installation crews or teams to rally around daily, weekly, seasonal goals and projects
• ✓ Strong ability to manage complex logistics and coordinate simultaneous projects
• ✓ Excellent personal installation skills – you can do the work yourself and do it well
• ✓ Experience leading team meetings and making crew assignments
• ✓ Deep knowledge of:
• Tools, equipment, and installation techniques
• Plant materials (both interior tropical and exterior seasonal)
• Commercial landscape practices
• ✓ Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• ✓ Physical requirements: Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly, work in all weather conditions
• ✓ Pass DOT physical and at-hire drug screen (drug-free workplace)
  
  

You’re a Great Fit If You:

• Are patient and committed to building trust with your team over time
• Love field work over desk work (though comfortable with necessary office time)
• Excel at juggling multiple crews, projects, and shifting priorities
• Are highly flexible and adaptable—you pivot quickly when things change
• Lead by example and motivate through action (not just from behind a desk)
• Excel at problem-solving on the fly
• Take pride in quality workmanship and crew development
• Thrive with accountability and measurable goals
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with team and clients
• Want year-round work with diverse projects (not just seasonal mowing)
  
  

WHY OAKLAND GREEN INTERIORS?

• Established company with 40+ years in business
• Year-round work – NO winter layoffs (holiday season is our busiest time!)
• Diverse projects – interior plants, exterior containers, living walls, moss art, holiday décor
• Commercial focus – offices, hotels, healthcare, retail (less physical wear than residential)
• EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) – clear roles, accountability, structured growth
• Weekly Level 10 Meetings where your voice matters
• Lead your own weekly installation team meetings
• Measurable goals and quarterly Rocks so you know exactly what success looks like
• Competitive wage ($23-$28/hr) based on experience
• Full benefits: 401(k) with matching, health/dental/vision insurance, HSA, life insurance, PTO, employee discount
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physically demanding, primarily field-based role requiring ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly, work outdoors in all weather, work indoors in commercial buildings, use ladders/lifts, and perform kneeling, bending, reaching, and standing throughout the workday. Some office time required for planning and meetings.

If you’re a hands-on leader who enjoys field work and wants to grow with a team dedicated to high-quality, nature-inspired environments, we’d love to hear from you!