Ideal Landscaping, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced Commerical Landscape Maintenance Manager to help lead our maintenance department.
Responsibilities :
Client Relationship/Development -
- Develop new commercial maintenance clients through cold calling, networking and promptly responding to incoming inquiries.
- Site visits of potential clients to collect data needed for bid preparation.
- Prepares, presents and closes bids.
- Prepares final contracts, obtains necessary signatures and submits finalized contracts to Office Manager.
- Preparing invoices outside of maintenance contract.
- Promptly responding to client inquiries, complaints or issues.
- Monitor irrigation systems to ensure adequate efficient irrigation.
- Visit client properties to assess quality maintenance standards.
- Make necessary suggestions to existing clients for grounds improvements.
- Manage snow and ice buildup removal in timely fashion when event occurs.
- Assist Controller in resolving any outstanding balances on client accounts.
Employee Supervision/ Management-
- Directly supervise commercial maintenance foremen and crews with 2-5 employees on each crew.
- Interviewing, hiring and providing completed documents to HR Manager to onboard new employees in timely fashion while adhering to regulatory guidelines.
- Training, assessment and development of employees.
- Ensure employees are equipped with necessary personal protection equipment.
- Ensure employees comply with safety standards.
- Ensure adherence to company policy and procedures.
- Planning, delegating and reviewing daily tasks with crew foreman.
- Reviewing daily timesheets for accuracy utilizing GPS tracking software.
- Facilitate conflict resolution between employees.
Requirements-Additional skills and knowledge –
- Minimum of 3-5 years of landscape/horticulture experience.
- Current Driver’s License.
- Pesticide License
- Strong knowledge of plant and landscaping maintenance
- Understanding and proven track record of the selling process.
- Ability to recognize plant species/names and diseases and/or pest challenges.
- Able to report to work between 6:30am and 6:45am
- Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred, but not required
- Basic Computer Skills, including Excel, Word Processing, Email, Quickbooks (minimal)
For the right professional we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous base salary, paid holidays, vacation, simple IRA and health plan.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Landscape maintenance: 5 years (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Pesticide Applicator’s License (Required)
Work Location: In person
