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Blades Landscaping is hiring a Field Operations Lead for a hands-on leadership role in Northwest Arkansas. This is not an entry-level landscaping job. This is not a “we’ll teach you everything from scratch” role. We are only hiring someone who already has real, direct landscaping experience and knows how to do the work at a high level. That means you should understand things like: How to mow different types of grass correctly How to manage weeds and keep properties clean How to trim, edge, and blow with professional quality How to clean up and maintain landscape beds How to identify property issues before the customer complains How to operate and care for landscaping equipment How to lead a crew through a full day of field work How to leave a property looking sharp, clean, and professionally maintained This role is for someone who has already worked in landscaping, understands what great work looks like, and can help lead others to that standard. We are offering $1,000/week base pay plus performance-based bonus opportunities tied to quality, profitability, new properties, and growth. If you are dependable, experienced, hard-working, and ready to grow into a larger leadership role, this could be a strong opportunity. If you do not already know landscaping, this is not the right role. We need someone who can step into the field, understand the work, and help us raise the standard immediately. What You Will Actually Be Doing Field Work You will perform and lead daily landscaping work, including: Mowing Trimming Edging Blowing Cleanup Mulching Planting Light installs Seasonal property work Equipment operation Other landscape maintenance tasks as assigned You are expected to set the pace and standard for the crew. Team Leadership You will help lead the field team. This includes: Keeping the crew moving Training team members Correcting poor work quickly Holding people accountable Communicating clearly with management Helping build a strong field culture Showing others what good work looks like This is a lead-from-the-front role. You should be willing to do the hard work yourself and expect the same from the team. Quality Control You will be responsible for making sure properties are completed correctly before the crew leaves. You should be checking: Clean mowing lines Sharp edging Proper trimming Blown sidewalks, driveways, entrances, patios, and beds Gates closed Trash or debris removed Equipment and materials cleaned up Customer/property issues documented Overall professional appearance The standard is simple: leave every property looking better than when we arrived. Equipment, Trucks, and Trailers You will help protect the company’s equipment and tools. This includes: Keeping trailers organized and ready Making sure equipment is loaded and secured properly Reporting damage or maintenance issues quickly Helping prevent lost tools and broken equipment Supporting daily and weekly equipment checks Taking ownership when something breaks instead of ignoring it If the equipment fails, the day fails. This role requires someone who understands that. Property and Account Support As Blades grows, you may be trusted with direct responsibility for specific properties. This means helping make sure those properties are: Completed consistently Maintained profitably Properly documented Customer-ready every visit Supported as part of the company’s growth plan The better you manage properties, the more opportunity you have to grow your income and responsibility. Supporting Growth Blades is working to grow revenue and expand its property base. You may help support growth by: Identifying improvement opportunities on existing properties Helping onboard new properties Communicating customer needs Supporting estimates or site reviews Referring