Landscaping Superintendent Jobs in Fairfax, VA

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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Landscape Foreman / Capataz de Paisajismo $18-$25

  • Sterling, VA (8 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Sterling, VA (8 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 3 hours ago

Landscape Foreman / Capataz de Paisajismo Sterling, VA We are a well-established and successful landscape company based in Sterling, Virginia, seeking a landscape and patio installation Foreman to...

Landscape Construction Foreman

  • Chevy Chase, DC (21 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chevy Chase, DC (21 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Pruning, fruit tree & plant care. Garden Handyperson Services: Repair and enhance existing garden fences, gates, irrigation, raised beds, pathways, landscapes and more....

Assistant Superintendent

  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Manage Toro Two-Wire irrigation system. Monitor turf health, identify pest and disease pressures. Participate in renovations and course improvement projects....

Landscape Maintenance Foreman

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 11 days ago

maintenance tasks including: Weeding, mulching, pruning, edging, disease assessment and treatment, perennial planting etc Cut grass, trim edges, clean up debris, blow trimmings, apply organic fertilizer...

Fire Sprinkler Foreman

  • Lorton, VA (19 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Lorton, VA (19 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 13 days ago

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Foreman to provide installation services of all forms of fire sprinkler systems and components. This...

CSW Repair Foreman

  • Rockville, MD (21 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rockville, MD (21 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent I

  • Potomac, MD (14 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Potomac, MD (14 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

QUALIFICATIONS Associate or Bachelor degree in turf management or related field or trades training and equivalent work related experience in turf management Thorough knowledge of general business administration...

Superintendent

  • Triangle, VA (22 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Triangle, VA (22 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

department members that may include, but is not limited to: Assistant Superintendent, 2 nd Assistant Superintendent, Head Mechanic, Environmental Technician, Equipment Operator, Foreman, Greenskeeper, and Irrigation...

Superintendent First Assistant

  • Centreville, VA (2 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Centreville, VA (2 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 90+ days ago

Daily turf evaluation for wear, disease, moisture, cut quality, growth rate, etc....

Landscaping Crew Leader

  • Fairfax, VA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 90+ 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...

Demographic Data for Fairfax, VA

Moving to Fairfax, VA? Find some basic demographic data about Fairfax, VA below.


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Landscaping Superintendent Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Landscaping Superintendent Jobs in Fairfax, VA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscaping Superintendent positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscaping Superintendents in Fairfax, VA 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 Fairfax, VA
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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