Assistant Field Manager

Ruppert Landscape; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) plan

Flexible work/life balance

Family-oriented company culture

Job summary

A commercial landscape management company is seeking an Assistant Field Manager to assist the Field Manager in managing labor and materials for contract maintenance and snow removal projects. Responsibilities include supervising daily production activities, ensuring contract renewals, and monitoring job costs. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience in commercial contract maintenance, a horticultural degree, and a valid driver's license. Benefits include competitive salary and medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in commercial contract maintenance.
• Two years industry experience or equivalent certifications are required.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record over the last three years.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Field Manager in managing labor and materials.
• Planning, scheduling, and supervising daily production activities.
• Monitoring job hours, reports, and costs.

Skills

Management skills

Customer service skills

Ability to identify insect and disease problems

Working knowledge of contract maintenance equipment

Education

Two- or four-year horticultural or related degree

Tools

Vehicles and equipment used in contract maintenance/snow removal

Job description

Join to apply for the Assistant Field Manager role at Ruppert Landscape. This position is listed as a contract; seniority is mid-senior level.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Other

Industries: Construction

Position Description

The Assistant Field Manager is responsible for assisting the Field Manager in managing labor and material in the field to complete assigned contract maintenance and snow removal projects. This includes developing staff, ensuring contract renewals, completing jobs within budgeted hours, and maintaining low turnover. Collaborating with other field managers to meet branch goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop a clear understanding of the company philosophies, branch goals, and financial position.
• Get to know team members and support their development.
• Participate in certification training sessions regularly.
• Plan, schedule, and supervise daily production activities on assigned contracts.
• Understand hourly and cost budgets; monitor job hours, reports, and costs; communicate budget hours to crew.
• Monitor quality of work and proactively address issues, inspecting job daily.
• Maintain assigned vehicle and equipment in good working order.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skill/ability to manage others at various levels.
• Skill to work with service customers.
• At least one year of experience in commercial contract maintenance.
• Two- or four-year horticultural or related degree and two years industry experience, or equivalent industry experience/certifications.
• Ability to identify and diagnose insect and disease problems and schedule treatments.
• Working knowledge of vehicles and equipment used in contract maintenance/snow removal.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record over last three years.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible work/life balance
• Family-oriented company culture

Company Overview

Ruppert Landscape is a commercial landscape construction and management company, family-owned and employee-owned, headquartered in Montgomery County, MD. Operations across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Texas, Delaware, and Tennessee. Mission: provide opportunities for employees, excellent customer care, and stewardship of environment and community.

Ruppert Landscape is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.