Company Objective – At Liberty Landscape Supply (LLS) our goal is to be the best landscape supply company in the Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia area as measured by customer retention, satisfaction, overall customer and organizational growth, and by meeting and exceeding customer expectations every single day.
Position Objective – Irrigation Manager: The primary role of the Irrigation Manager will be to start, grow and maintain an irrigation and lighting division focusing on commercial projects while maintaining our core values and adhering to our mission statement.
The responsibilities of the Irrigation Manager are:
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Manage irrigation crews, including scheduling, teaching, and disciplining crew members.
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Ensure that projects are scheduled per the direction of the project owner or general contractor
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Order materials as needed thru our procurement manager and team, ensuring that the right materials are on the jobsites when we need them and protected from theft and vandalism.
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Work closely with the General Manager of the commercial division to keep projects on track, and coordinate plant and tree installations at the right times to protect themliving items and also keep the projects on schedule.
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Be involved in the interview and hiring process, making every effort possible to hire right and build the team for success.
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Keep the project schedules in both Aspire and on sharepoint updated and accurate at all times.
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Make irrigation service calls as required and requested by our customers including retail, commercial and internal jobs. Service calls executed properly will result in estimates and invoices prepared and submitted properly and timely. It will result in accurate inventory, timely calls, communication to the customer and team members about the status of the jobs.
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To complete the irrigation and lighting work as required and troubleshoot problems. At times, this position will also be responsible for selling, managing and installing all types of landscape projects.
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Managing a crew of various sizes to complete jobs and projects in a timely and profitable manner. Sometimes the crew will be one, at other times it could be 10 or more people, depending on the size and scope of the project. Flexibility, patience and training will be key skills to be successful.
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To maintain accurate inventory of products.
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To maintain equipment and company assets, including repairs and regular maintenance, ensuring our assets are in the field operating safely and as intended to get the job done.
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To maintain a strong relationship with our vendors.
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To sell new jobs and prepare estimates.
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Effectively communicate with management, team members and leaders to assess and analyze this part of our business for current and future needs. This includes, but is not limited to, showing the patience and aptitude to teach and train others to help build the team. The manager is expected to be an expert, and someone who can show others the way to strengthen the team.
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To show proficiency in company technology systems, including but not limited to, Aspire, Office 365, CounterPoint and other tools necessary to be successful at the job.
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The Irrigation Manager is expected to have a valid driver’s license for the type of truck and trailer they will be operating on a regular basis and an ability to handle the physical demands of daily landscape installation.
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Other duties as assigned
The responsibilities of ALL employees are:
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Adhere to company policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook.
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Answering the telephone in a friendly and courteous manner making your best attempt to answer questions and solve problems.
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It is expected that you will become familiar with our policies and procedures reviewing them for ways to better the processes to be able to standardize and implement them easier in the future.
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Maintain store appearance by vacuuming, emptying trash cans, cleaning counters and windows, straightening showroom, update in-store merchandising and keeping area neat.
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Solve problems to the best of your ability as they arise. There are not many emergencies in this business so many situations need to be dealt with reasonably until they can be discussed with ownership and a permanent solution can be established. Most important, if you’re not sure ask and never be afraid to tell the customer you don’t know.
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Adhere to strict confidentiality of company financial figures, including our cost, profit margins and gross sales. Violation of this policy is subject to immediate termination.
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Keep track of time on PayCor automated time clock system.
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One of the main benefits of this position is constant change and variation in responsibilities, tasks and opportunities. All employees need to ALWAYS be open to new ideas, change and thinking outside the box.
Hour Expectations- This is a salaried position and is expected to work 45-50 hours per week. There will certainly be some exceptions, and the schedule will be managed by the General Manager of the commercial division. Most weeks will be Monday-Friday.
Irrigation Manager Competencies for Success
This position requires an individual to master the following competencies for success:
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Accountability- Takes ownership; accepts responsibility and shares credit. Holds oneself and others accountable to results. Has an efficient and forward-thinking team.
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Builds Effective Teams- Shares clear and measurable goals; be an energetic and positive person. Builds better, stronger teams despite adversity and embraces change.
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Communicates Effectively – Communicates in a clear and effective manner; is an active listener that is attentive, interactive, and committed.
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Customer Experience - Begin and end with the customer in mind. Always strive to make things easier. Follow up and follow through. No homework for the customer. Has a sense of urgency.
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Makes Good Decisions – Shows a critical thinking approach. Understands the upside and downside of risks. Considers company assets and customer interests. Considerate of teammates.
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Develops Self and Others - Builds the knowledge, skills and abilities of employees to achieve their potential so that they can help us succeed and grow. Finds value in everyone. Expresses patience. A continuous journey with no destination.
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Drives Vision and Purpose - Love our Culture and teaches it to others. Driven; goal oriented; willing to go above and beyond to get shit done. Persistence while managing multiple projects. Ability to connect the dots.
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Strategic Mindset/Big Picture Perspective - Sees and understands the big picture and how they contribute to the grander objective. Wants to be part of the bigger goal in whatever capacity they can contribute.
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Instills Trust - Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Can be counted on to build company culture and to do the right thing, even when it’s hard.
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Sense of Urgency- Consistently gets off to a good start. Effectively plans and prioritizes. Addresses problems aggressively and proactively. Avoids and/or wraps up loose ends.
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Resourcefulness & Reliable- Knows how to solve problems. Is a “go-to” when you need something done. Other people trust you. Ingenious.
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Takes Initiative - Does things without being told, finds out what needs to be known. Keeps going when the things get tough. Spots and takes advantage of opportunities that others pass by.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Experience:
- Operations management: 1 year (Preferred)
- Irrigation: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Jacksonville, FL 32210 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Jacksonville, FL 32210: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
