Description
Ruppert Landscape is a privately held commercial landscape maintenance and construction company based in Laytonsville, MD. With a multi-state presence and a small company feel, our mission is to provide opportunities for our people, take care of our customers, and be good stewards of the environment and our community.
We a hiring an Area Manager to join our Gainesville Maintenance branch.
Position Description:
The Area Manager oversees the operational and financial performance of landscape maintenance teams, with a focus on team leadership, client satisfaction, and business growth. The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset to workforce management, budgeting, and service delivery, while fostering strong client relationships and ensuring high-quality, safe, and efficient landscape operations.
Pay Range: $60,000 - 80,000 annually, depending on experience.
Responsibilities:
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Ability to successfully recruit, lead and build an effective team
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Experience managing a portfolio with understanding of a P & L for a targeted gross profit
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Identifying opportunities for landscape improvements in promoting enhancement sales
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Understanding customer’s needs and expectations with managing a sustainable landscape plan
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Driving quality and efficiency within operations teams
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Full capacity with managing crews within budgetary man hours
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Proficient in job costing, budget management and forecasting
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Ability to estimate maintenance job costs for bid proposals
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Aptitude in demonstrating high level of customer service while maintaining customer relationships
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Manage production schedule for assigned crews
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Provide safe work environment and align with company’s safety policies
Qualifications:
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Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced working environment
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Knowledge of operating equipment and preventative maintenance
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Strong oral, communication and organizational skills
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Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
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3 years minimum experience in customer service and management related experience
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A degree in Agribusiness, Horticulture or Business Management is preferred
What we provide:
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Competitive salary
- Company vehicle (gas card, maintenance, and insurance included)
- On-the-job training
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Paid Time off
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Medical benefits with dental and vision
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Flexible Spending Account
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401(k) plan
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Flexible work/life balance
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Family-oriented company culture
Ruppert Landscape is an Equal Opportunity and E-verify Employer
