Position Description:
CHEMIAL DEPARTMENT MANAGER
5-10 Years of Experience
SUMMARY
Moss Landscaping, Inc. is an award-winning, full-service landscape firm serving the Greater Houston area, including the neighborhoods of River Oaks, Memorial, West University, Tanglewood and the Houston Heights. We believe in quality and ensuring our clients’ investments, while continuing to add value to the property long after the original installation. Our Chemical Department Manager oversees the Spray Technicians and daily operations of the chemical department.
DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES
- Types all chemical contracts and assists maintenance team on necessary bids for maintenance customers.
- The Chemical Manager is responsible for analyzing and meeting designated sales goals and continually increase the efficiency of the department and projects.
- Continue to update the Chemical Department’s schedules and routes of when applications occur.
- Establish and maintain professional customer relationships to increase client retention.
- Maintain quality control on all assigned properties and projects and ensure employees are trained in horticultural best techniques and practices when performing chemical applications.
- Walk properties as needed with the maintenance supervisors or chemical technicians.
- Maintain communication with maintenance staff and other departments to ensure job profitability.
- Responsible for communicating and enforcing Moss Landscaping’s Policies and Procedures to employees
- Must maintain software and programs in place in order to succeed at job and manage crews & properties
- Performs other duties as assigned and assists departments when needed
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS + ABILITIES
- Team oriented and able to offer support on special projects where needed
- Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with assigned crews as well as clients, both in-person, over the phone and via email
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
- Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to build and maintain cooperative working relationships with other departments and clients.
- Must be customer focused and be able to handle high volume of client requests
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS + WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Involves light to moderate work in most types of weather
- Includes frequent standing, walking, sitting and active movement throughout the day
- This is an autonomous position that requires self-sufficiency and self-motivation
- Must be confident and able to direct assigned team of employees and determine the best solutions to each client’s individual requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 5-10 years’ experience high-end residential landscaping management
- Valid Texas Driver’s License
- Chemical Applicator License
