Landscaping Supervisor Jobs in Illinois

A Landscaping Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the activities of a landscaping or groundskeeping team. Their primary duties include managing the crew's day-to-day operations, planning and executing landscape projects, maintaining equipment, and ensuring work complies with clients' specifications and safety regulations. They also play a crucial role in budgeting, estimating costs, and preparing proposals for clients. Communication skills are essential as they liaise with clients, suppliers, and team members to ensure smooth operations. They also need strong leadership skills to motivate their team and ensure productivity.

Before becoming a Landscaping Supervisor, an individual may have roles such as Landscape Laborer, where they gain hands-on experience in plant care, equipment usage, and basic landscaping techniques. They could also have a role as a Gardener, learning plant identification, growing conditions, disease control, and other specialized knowledge. Another stepping stone could be the role of a Groundskeeper, maintaining the aesthetics of lawns and green spaces, and handling more complex tasks like irrigation system maintenance. It's beneficial for a Landscaping Supervisor to hold certifications such as Certified Landscape Technician (CLT) or Certified Professional Horticulturist (CPH) to demonstrate their knowledge, experience, and commitment to the industry's standards of excellence.

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Sales Floor Dept Supervisor - Inside Garden

  • Naperville, IL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 17 hours ago

What You Will Do All Lowes associates deliver quality customer service while maintaining a store that is clean, safe, and stocked with the products our customers need. As a Sales Floor Department...

Cultivation Supervisor - Greenhouse

  • Lincoln, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Lincoln, IL
  • 1 day ago

CORE JOB DUTIES Supervise daily cannabis cultivation activities including pruning, defoliation, training, irrigation, pest monitoring, and harvest staging Ensure consistent execution of SOPs and cultivation...

Landscaping Crew Leader $18 - $24/hr

  • Frankfort, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Frankfort, IL
  • 5 days ago

Job Title: Landscaping Enhancement Crew Leader Company: Bill's Lawn Maintenance and Landscaping Inc. Location: Frankfort, IL Job Type: Full-time Salary: $18.00-$22.00 per hour (depending on...

shift supervisor - Store# 14054, OAK LAWN-95TH & OAK PARK

  • Oak Lawn, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Oak Lawn, IL
  • 7 days ago

Join us and inspire with every cup! At Starbucks, it's all about connection. People are at the heart of who we are, especially the people that are a part of our store team. We connect with each...

Site Assistant Superintendent I

  • Braceville, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Braceville, IL
  • 8 days ago

Job Requisition ID: 47611 Closing Date: 06/17/2025 Agency: Department of Natural Resources Class Title: SITE ASSISTANT SUPT I - 41071 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated...

Sales Floor Department Supervisor Inside & Outside Garden and Lawn

  • Rockford, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 14 days ago

What You Will Do All Lowes associates deliver quality customer service while maintaining a store that is clean, safe, and stocked with the products our customers need. As a Sales Floor Department...

Landscape Foreman (Stormwater)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 days ago

Perform mowing, weed-trimming, debris removal, ground maintenance and cleanup, light construction, and maintenance repairs for client properties....

Union Foreman, Sprinkler

  • Rock Island, IL
  • 20 days ago
  • Rock Island, IL
  • 20 days ago

Build Your Future with the Best: We are looking for Sprinkler Fitter Foreman to join F.E. Moran Fire Protection and work on projects in the Quad Cities area. As a Sprinkler Fitter Foreman, you...

Landscape Crew Leader

  • Springfield, IL
  • 23 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 23 days ago

General Requirements Must be able to work in various outdoor conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and snow. Capable of lifting up to 80 lbs and performing physically demanding tasks....

Assistant Yard Supervisor- Nights- Chicago Ford

  • Burnham, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Burnham, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Auto Warehousing (AWC) has been family-owned and operated for more than 50 years and is North America's leader in finished vehicle logistics. Our mission is to service customer vehicles safely,...

Cultivation Supervisor - Fertigation (Weekend Shift)

  • Lincoln, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lincoln, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Install, repair and troubleshoot irrigation components, including lines, emitters, pumps and control panels....

Operations Supervisor

  • West Dundee, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • West Dundee, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Canlan Sports is the largest private-sector owner and operator of recreational sports complexes in North America. The company's success in the sports and recreation industry is attributed to a...

Yard Supervisor

  • Galesburg, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Galesburg, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Job Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day production activities on 2nd shift Promote and champion Zero Harm culture across all operations by ensuring direct reports adhere to safety and...

Irrigation Installation Foreman

  • Lemont, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lemont, IL
  • 30+ days ago

JOB SUMMARY: Our Irrigation & Lighting Installation Foreman is responsible for managing the installation of irrigation and lighting systems....

shift supervisor - Store# 02298, OAK LAWN

  • Oak Lawn, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Oak Lawn, IL
  • 45+ days ago

at Starbucks in Oak Lawn, Illinois, United States Job Description Join us and inspire with every cup! At Starbucks, it's all about connection. People are at the heart of who we are, especially the...

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Salary for Landscaping Supervisor Jobs in Illinois

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscaping Supervisor positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscaping Supervisors in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
32.2%
High School or GED
28.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.0%
Associate's Degree
12.5%
Master's Degree
7.4%
Some College
3.5%
Some High School
1.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Landscaping Supervisors in Illinois
2-4 years
28.1%
4-6 years
25.9%
Less than 1 year
18.7%
1-2 years
10.6%
None
8.4%
6-8 years
8.2%


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