Materials Supervisor

Who We Are

Topiarius is a landscape design, build, and maintenance company. Since 2003, our mission has been to design, create, and maintain luxurious outdoor sanctuaries because we believe that people deserve to live beautifully outdoors. You can learn more about Topiarius at www.topiarius.com.  

The Role

The Materials Supervisor is a full-time position that ensures our in-field teams are supported with clear access to all the materials and supplies needed to complete their project. Daily activities include routinely organizing, receiving, entering materials into inventory. Under the leadership of the Production Manager, this position is focused on eliminating loss of materials both physically and financially. 

This position’s success is measured by: 

• Completion of regular inventories.

• Inventory management.

• Organization and cleanliness.

• Accurate and timely preparation of materials for the Operations team.

What You Will Do

Teamwork 

• Follow all safety policies, practices, and procedures.

• Communicate daily with the Production Manager and Team and Operations Crews about all work-related activity. 

• Maintain a professional, helpful, and optimistic attitude when working with all Topiarius staff and clients.

Material Management 

• Receive and process all deliveries.

• Turn in invoices, receipts, and delivery confirmations daily to the Production Manager.

• Working with the Production Manager, pull / prep orders for crews on a regular basis.

• Help crews load pulled material in the a.m.

• Help organize and track all soft and hard-scape material in the landscape yard (incoming and outgoing).

• With direction from the Production Manager, use inventory software/tech to process inventory.

• Adjust client cubicle name tags as needed.

Material Care

• Provide proper horticultural care for all plant material in the landscape yard.

• Maintain cleanliness of all yard equipment.

• Make sure that yard/production area hand tools, ladders, carts, etc. are returned when borrowed and always in the same place.

Organization – Yard and Inventory

• Keep all of the yard and inventory storage  areas organized.

• Educate staff to return unused items to a designated area.

• Keep all pathways clear of materials, trash, etc.

• Actively ask for guidance or help if different storage configurations are needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Drive a vehicle (van, truck, box truck) and a Dingo with competence and common sense around the yard.

• Assist Facility Supervisor to shovel, plow, and/or snow blow in winter.

• Work appropriately with potentially hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to fertilizers and pesticides.

• Assist with seasonal display elements and production.

• Take on property maintenance as needed in the off season.

Essential Skills

• Identify softscape materials (annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees) and hardscape materials (irrigation supplies, stone, etc.)

• Have experience with proper horticultural techniques and watering.

• Know about landscape tools and equipment.

• Load/unload materials.

• Blow, rake, or sweep organic debris.

• Record and document daily activities.

Expected Activity and Movement

• You will frequently lift, carry, or otherwise move and position objects weighing up to several hundred pounds using appropriate tools. 

• You will typically bend, stoop, and crouch on a regular basis. 

• You will constantly move about to work. 

• You will regularly operate and clean equipment. 

• You will climb stairs and occasionally ladders. 

Who You Are

You identify with our culture. Topiarius employees are expected to perform with honesty, integrity, and optimism. We enjoy our work and find it very satisfying and have a strong work ethic. We enjoy each other’s company and choose to work as a team and not a lone wolf. We take the details seriously; they are what allows us to stand apart from our competition. And follow through is in the fabric of all we do. 

You aim for operational excellence. You are someone that doesn’t just show up to “phone” in the day. You are mature and professional. You arrive with a smile and early to get your day organized. You understand that clean and organized work areas, tools, and materials make your day successful. You understand that staying on top of paperwork daily is just how it is. You exude pride in all that you do but are humble enough to know when you need to ask for help.

You are curious and problem solve. While many of the day-to-day activities may be the same, you are eager to find solutions when “roadblocks” arise. And, you have the smarts to ask for help so that the work can be completed in a timely and efficient manner.

You enjoy working with a team. You understand that you are part of a larger team that works together to make sure crews are supported and resources are managed accurately. As a valuable team member, you also know that both sharing ideas and receiving them benefits everyone / company. 

Essential Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Fully bilingual in Spanish and English.

• 1 years of experience in the landscape/construction industry.

• Clean IL driver license.

• Able to count, add, subtract, multiply, divide for basic math.

• Able to read and write English for industry specific tasks.

• Able to lift and move up to 100 lbs. with appropriate tools.

• Able to handle details and instructions accurately.

• Have strong organizational skills and follow through.

• Personal commitment to Topiarius’ mission.

• Experience working with technology, such as cell phone apps.

• Basic computer skills.

Other Desirable Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Ability to prepare items for seasonal displays and create floral arrangements.

What We Provide

Hours and Compensation:

• Monday – Friday, 6:30 – 3 p.m., overtime permitted based on seasonal workload.

• Hourly Pay $25- $30, commensurate with experience.

• Paid Time Off (up to 10 days in first year) and Paid Sick time (up to 40 hours each year). 

•  8 Paid Holidays.

•  Medical and dental insurance plans (PPO/HSA and HMO options).

•  Complimentary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability plans.

•  After one year of service with a minimum of 1000 hours worked, employees are enrolled in Topiarius’ retirement plan. Topiarius will make a Safe Harbor Non-Elective contribution of 3% of compensation deposited the following year into the employee’s pre-tax 401K account.

To Apply 

First, we highly suggest you visit Topiarius’ website (www.topiarius.com) to become familiar with our company. If you are interested in joining our team, please apply. We will contact you if we are interested in scheduling an interview. Please refrain from phone calls.

Please note

• Topiarius is a non-union company.

• Final candidates may be required to undergo a background check. 

• All employees with driving responsibilities will have driving state driving records reviewed. 

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or other status protected by applicable law.

• NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts the supervisor’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.