Landscaping Superintendent Jobs in Illinois

A Landscaping Superintendent is a managerial role in the landscaping industry that oversees all aspects of landscape design and maintenance projects. Their core responsibilities include coordinating and managing teams of landscapers, ensuring work is done efficiently and up to standard, creating and implementing project plans, maintaining safety standards, and dealing with clients and suppliers. This role also involves budgeting, scheduling, and raw materials procurement. They are responsible for troubleshooting any problems that arise in the projects and ensuring that the final work meets the client's expectations and industry standards.

Important skills for this role include leadership, project management, communication, problem-solving, and a strong understanding of landscape design. Being knowledgeable about plant species, turf management, irrigation systems, and pest management is essential. They should also be familiar with landscaping software. Certifications such as Certified Landscape Technician (CLT) and Certified Professional Horticulturist (CPH) can be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Landscaping Superintendent, an individual might have roles such as Landscape Technician, Landscape Designer, or Landscape Project Manager.

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

  • Oak Lawn, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Oak Lawn, IL
  • 15 days ago

Join us and inspire with every cup! At Starbucks, its 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...

Assistant Facilities Superintendent

  • Moline, IL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Moline, IL
  • 3 hours ago

General Information & Responsibilities The Assistant Facilities Superintendent plays a key role in maintaining a safe, functional, and well-maintained campus environment for students, faculty, and...

Food & Merchandise Supervisor

  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 hours ago

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate...

Athletic Grounds Maintenance Supervisor-Crossroads Sports Complex

  • New Lenox, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • New Lenox, IL
  • 1 day ago

Position Type: Crossroads Sports Complex/Athletic Grounds Maintenance Supervisor Date Posted: 4/14/2025   Additional Information: Show/Hide Full-Time Hiring Range $23.66 - $29.57 DOQ...

Landscape Construction Foreman

  • Peoria, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 3 days ago

, mulching, and installing garden features Drive, use, maintain and properly operate landscape equipment and vehicles Requirements: Ability to work in varying weather conditions 3-5 years' experience...

Security Supervisor

  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate...

Skilled Hardscape / Landscape Foreman

  • Fairview Heights, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Fairview Heights, IL
  • 14 days ago

Now Hiring: Hardscape Construction Foreman - Lead & Build with the Best! Are you an experienced hardscape / landscape professional looking for the next step in your career? Express Employment...

Experienced Landscape Maintenance Foreman

  • Sugar Grove, IL
  • 16 days ago
  • Sugar Grove, IL
  • 16 days ago

Experienced Landscape Maintenance Foreman (Sugar Grove) Norris Rd compensation: 21-25 employment type: job title: Landscape Maintenance Foreman Looking for Experienced Landscape Maintenance Foreman!...

Landscape Supervisor

  • Chicago, IL
  • 19 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 19 days ago

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Directs activities of workers who perform duties such as mowing turf, mulching, weed, trash removal, tree/shrub installation and pruning....

Enhancement Landscape Crew Leader

  • Springfield, IL
  • 19 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 19 days ago

Supervise mulch and decorative rock installation, ensuring uniform application and proper depth....

Cannabis Cultivation Flowering Supervisor

  • Matteson, IL
  • 24 days ago
  • Matteson, IL
  • 24 days ago

highest level of engagement is consistently applied Ensure all plant harvesting, trimming, drying, and curing conditions follow company guidelines and time frames Enforce adherence to fertilization, irrigation...

Union Foreman, Sprinkler

  • Moline, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Moline, IL
  • 90+ 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...

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent (Full-Time)

  • Glenview, IL
  • 29 days ago
  • Glenview, IL
  • 29 days ago

The individual will be involved with staff, irrigation and drainage systems and small projects....

Landscaping Crew Leader (Chicago Central)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Our crew leaders oversee crews in varying service lines, including basic maintenance, landscape installation, and supportive services like irrigation, seasonal color management, and chemical applications...

Assistant Maintenance Working Foreman

  • Wauconda, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Wauconda, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, planting, mowing, trimming, mulching, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, edging, weeding...

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Landscaping Superintendent Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Landscape Ecology
This is the first MOOC to teach Landscape Ecology. Participants learn theory, methods and tools to understand the landscapes we live in and to solve landscape-related environmental problems. What...
Sustainable & Inclusive Landscapes
Enhance your transformative thinking and action to build sustainable integrated climate-smart landscapes and contribute to our worlds SDGs. Were facing a number of complex and interrelated...
Food and Nutrition Security in Urbanising Landscapes
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Salary for Landscaping Superintendent Jobs in Illinois

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscaping Superintendent positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscaping Superintendents in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
32.2%
High School or GED
28.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.0%
Associate's Degree
12.4%
Master's Degree
7.2%
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 Superintendents 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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