Landscape Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscape firm is seeking a Landscape Operations Manager to oversee installations and enhance team performance. The ideal candidate will have a degree in landscape construction, supervisory experience, and strong communication skills. This role involves training team members, ensuring quality work, and managing resources effectively. The position requires outdoor work in various conditions and a commitment to client satisfaction.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Accounts

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Requires supervisory experience in horticulture industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Oversees landscape installations and enhancements.
• Trains team members and ensures quality of work.
• Communicates with clients to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

2 or 4 year degree in landscape construction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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ABOUT US

For 26 years, Southern Landscape Group has been Central Virginia’s premier landscape design/build and maintenance firm. With a focus on high-end residential and commercial properties, we deliver unparalleled experiences and service to our clients daily.

At Southern, it all starts with our team! We realize that we are only as good as the people we have representing our brand; therefore, our emphasis is on finding, retaining, and training the highest quality people! Our mission is to support and grow our teams so we can make our clients’ lives better. Our modern fleet of equipment & trucks, modern facility & technology, and focus on safety make working here a mutually beneficial experience.

BENEFITS

· Culture focused on trust, growth, and professionalism in a team environment

· Team members treated with respect and outfitted for success

· Higher than average industry pay (or Competitive Wages)

· Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term , life insurance, and 401K w/ company match (or Health Insurance, Retirement Accounts)

· Paid time off

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Landscape Operations Manager is an industry leader that oversees all landscape installations, enhancements, and various spring clean ups. The manager is well versed in best horticulture practice, lighting, drainage, and equipment operation. Most importantly the manager is a “People Grower” at Southern Landscape Group. They are responsible for training current and future landscape leaders, being onsite to assist in any tasks team member are unsatisfactory in, and making sure all teams have the necessary tools and material to be successful both before and during installations.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1.) Work with Production Manager to plan and schedule work including:

a. Client Notifications

b. Utility Markings

c. Portable Toilets

2.) Hold pre-installation meetings with both Team Leaders and Landscape Professionals.

3.) Communicate with Director of Design Build to ensure necessary materials are either at SLG or are set up for direct ship to jobsite prior to commencement of job

4.) Monitor quality of work by inspecting all job sites during installation and post install

5.) Interacts with clients as required to ensure satisfaction

6.) Reviews time sheets daily for accuracy of both employee time and materials logged

7.) Trains all division team members both in field and in training setting on SLG Campus

8.) Responsible for inventory items and levels of materials in production barn

9.) Responsible for overseeing plant deliveries, plant inventories, and plant health care while in holding area

10.) Oversees fleet and equipment used by Landscape Teams

a. Truck Organization

b. Truck and Equipment Repairs and Cleanliness

c. Small Tool Repairs

d. Service Intervals

e. Moving Equipment

11.) Responsible for Hardscape Inventory and ensures material is clearly labeled for Jobs

12.) Responsible for keeping both brush pile and dump site pushed and accessible

13.) Responsible for keeping Aggregates, Mulch, and Dirt Bins stocked

14.) Responsible for Snow Set up and field management

Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• This position requires a 2 or 4 year degree in landscape construction or a related field, plus one year’s experience as a supervisor in the horticulture industry.
• A working knowledge of standard horticultural practices and cultural requirements is required along with an advanced understanding of landscape construction concepts.
• Candidate must be proficient in the use of computers and have a working knowledge of
• Microsoft Office Products including Word and Excel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, supervisory skills, and a mechanical aptitude are a must.
• Candidate must have excellent organizational skills and a keen attention to detail.

CERTIFICATIONS

This position requires that the individual to have the following certifications:

• Certified Pesticide Applicator
• First/Aid and CPR
• Class A CDL
• Virginia Certified Horticulturist

WORKING CONDITIONS

The majority of the time (greater than 80%) will be spent in an outdoor environment, with limited ability to control noise, airborne contaminants and temperature.

The employee is expected to work the assigned hours at Southern Landscape Group from Monday through Friday, Saturdays as needed. The work hours required of this position may be long when extended schedules are necessary. This is an hourly wage position with a normally expected work week of 50+/- hours, but the person in this position is expected to work those hours needed to successfully satisfy the responsibilities and duties of the position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather (heat or cold), and moving mechanical equipment. In addition, job sites are located on both residential and commercial property.