Nine Before Noon is building a curated network of experienced Landscape Maintenance and Operations Managers interested in hearing about future opportunities with commercial landscaping companies, resorts, residential communities and property-services businesses across United States.

We would like to connect with professionals who understand both the horticultural and operational sides of landscape maintenance: leading field teams, protecting service quality, managing labour and resources, and maintaining strong client relationships.

This is not an active vacancy. Applying allows you to introduce your experience and career preferences before an appropriate opportunity becomes available. Applying does not guarantee representation, an interview or employment.

Indicative salary benchmark:

Landscape Maintenance compensation varies according to portfolio size, team responsibility, location and whether the role includes commercial account management.

Typical market guidance:

• Developing Maintenance Manager or experienced Supervisor: $50,000–$65,000
• Experienced Landscape Maintenance Manager: $65,000–$85,000
• Senior, multi-branch or large-portfolio manager: $85,000–$105,000+

Some positions may also include:

• Performance bonus
• Sales or enhancement commission
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Fuel card
• Mobile phone
• Medical and retirement benefits

These figures are market guidance only and do not represent compensation for a current NBN vacancy.

Professionals we would like to hear from:

We welcome submissions from people with experience in:

• Commercial landscape maintenance
• HOA and residential-community portfolios
• Resort, hospitality or golf-course environments
• Multifamily, retail or corporate properties
• Crew and route management
• Quality-control inspections
• Seasonal colour and planting programmes
• Turf, ornamental and palm care
• Irrigation monitoring
• Enhancement identification and coordination
• Client communication and account retention
• Labour, equipment and material planning

Typical experience and qualifications:

Relevant employers may look for:

• Previous leadership experience in commercial landscape maintenance.
• Strong practical knowledge of plants, turf and seasonal conditions.
• Experience leading multiple crews or a substantial property portfolio.
• The ability to plan labour, routes, materials and equipment.
• Confident client-facing communication.
• Basic budgeting, reporting and computer skills.
• A valid driver's licence with an acceptable driving record.
• Legal authorisation to work in the United States.

Depending on the position, an employer may value:

• A horticulture, landscape management or related qualification.
• Certified Horticulture Professional status.
• Pest-control, fertiliser or pesticide credentials applicable to the work.
• English communication skills - additional language skills might be required based on region
• Experience with landscape-management or field-service software.

Qualifications will be assessed in context and will not automatically replace relevant operational experience.

Information to include when applying:

Please tell us about:

• Your current location
• Areas you would consider working 
• Years of landscape-maintenance experience
• Number and size of crews previously managed
• Types of properties or accounts supported
• Horticultural and turf experience
• Certifications and licences
• Current and/or expected salary
• Bonus, commission or vehicle expectations
• Availability and notice period
• US work-authorisation status

What happens after you apply?

NBN reviews registrations individually. If your experience aligns with the markets we support, we may invite you to join our curated talent network.

When an appropriate opportunity arises, we will contact you with the available information. We will NEVER present your details to an employer without discussing the position with you and obtaining your consent first.

Please note: This is a talent-network opportunity and not an advertisement for a current vacancy.