Director of Operations

Job overview

The Director of Operations role is onsite in Columbus, OH, with field oversight and office-based operational planning. The posting states an annual salary range of $130,000–$150,000. The role leads field operations and production across landscaping, grounds maintenance, and snow operations at DLL Landscaping & Tree Service. The director owns the operating systems and performance that deliver the company’s work, aligning people, production, equipment, safety, and financial results. The role develops managers and strengthens execution, productivity, and operational consistency.

What you'll do

• Lead field production across landscape, grounds maintenance, and snow operations
• oversee production managers, fleet and safety, and shop operations
• manage labor productivity, job-cost performance, budgets, and daily metrics
• plan and execute snow operations, including routes, staffing, resources, and equipment readiness
• enforce safety and regulatory compliance
• resolve escalated operational and customer issues
• provide operational reporting, forecasting, and annual planning.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of operations

landscaping

grounds maintenance

snow operations

columbus oh

dll landscaping & tree service

senior leadership

field operations

fleet operations

safety

job-cost performance

$130k–$150k per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) matching
• performance-based bonus
• company car
• dental, health, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• parental leave
• training and development
• advancement opportunities
• free food and snacks.

Why this role

Senior leadership role with authority and accountability across field operations, production, fleet, safety, and shop operations.

About the employer

DLL Landscaping & Tree Service is hiring for this role. Industry: Landscaping Services. Sector: 56.