Landscape Operations Manager

Job Overview:

This position is responsible for managing all aspects of production on a portfolio of maintenance accounts including labor, materials and equipment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Support company vision, policies, procedures, safety/training programs, perform accordingly and pass along to other employees.
• Manage and train Operations Supervisors to Assist Account Managers in achieve Clients request.
• Support AM with production issues.
• To be familiar with each job’s specifications and ensure compliance with quality and efficiency standards.
• Work as part of the leadership team to map out the seasonal work schedules.
• Perform inspections of equipment and vehicles to see that all is being maintained properly.
• Manage budget and monitor job cost reports regularly and report back to crew to increase productivity and job efficiency including total hours worked by crew and services performed to ensure quality and profitability. Provide long and short term planning for maximum efficiency and no wasted time for Crews.
• Manage and lead a team. Assist in the hiring/promotion process, evaluate performance, and provide coaching and timely feedback to optimize employee performance. Develop employees, encourage growth and development of new opportunities within the organization, and plan for succession. Oversee and implement employee discipline when needed.
• Train employees on all aspects of job (safety, quality, efficiency, equipment).

Skill Requirements:

• High School degree required. Associates or Bachelor’s Degree desirable.

• 4-5 years of experience as a supervisor/manager with proven ability to train, nurture and develop employees and determine leadership skills in others. General knowledge of irrigation systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to schedule multiple projects, prioritize work and perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with a high level of accountability and responsibility for all activities of self and team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate to all levels of leadership, team members and clients both verbally and written.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and trust when dealing with difficult, sensitive and confidential issues.
• Strong working knowledge of computers with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. Experience with Aspire a plus.
• Travel required between client work sites, as well as other operational sites. Occasional travel to facilitate training may also be required.
• Valid driver’s license

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Landscape Operations Maintenance Management: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person