Assistant Field Manager

Ruppert Landscape; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) plan

Flexible work/life balance

Family-oriented culture

Job summary

A prominent landscaping company in Virginia is seeking an Assistant Field Manager in Landscape Maintenance. The role involves managing production activities, training team members, and ensuring quality work on contracts. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in commercial maintenance, relevant degrees, and a clean driving record. Benefits include competitive salary and medical coverage, promoting a family-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in commercial contract maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose insect and disease problems.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record in the last 3 years.
• Strong leadership and customer-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop a clear understanding of company philosophies and goals.
• Plan and supervise daily production activities on contracts.
• Inspect job quality and address issues proactively.
• Inspect jobs daily to ensure quality and address issues with the customer.
• Maintain assigned vehicle and equipment in good working order.
• Support training by attending or conducting certification sessions.

Skills

Management skills

Customer service skills

Problem diagnosis

Knowledge of maintenance equipment

Vehicle operation

Driver's license

Education

Horticultural or related degree

Tools

Maintenance vehicles

Job description

Overview

Ruppert Landscape, headquartered in Laytonsville, MD, is a privately held, commercial landscape maintenance and construction company 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.

Assistant Field Manager - Landscape Maintenance

Responsibilities

• Develop a clear understanding of the philosophies by which the company operates, the short- and long-term goals of the branch, and the financial position of the branch.
• Get to know their people in an effort to help them develop within the company.
• Be an active part of our training process by attending or conducting certification training sessions on a regular basis.
• Plan, schedule and supervise daily production activities on assigned contracts.
• Develop a clear understanding of the hourly and cost budgets for each of your jobs. Monitor by reviewing job hours, reports, and job costs regularly and acting as needed. Communicate budget hours to crewmembers.
• Monitor quality of work and be proactive in bringing issues to the customer’s attention by inspecting the job at the end of each day.
• Maintain assigned vehicle and equipment in good working order.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skill and ability to manage others at other levels.
• Demonstrated skill and ability to work with service customers.
• At least one year of experience doing contract maintenance work in a commercial setting.
• Two- or four-year horticultural or related degrees and two years of industry experience. Additional industry experience or industry certifications can substitute for a non-related degree, a two-year degree, or no degree.
• Ability to identify and diagnose insect and disease problems and schedule appropriate treatment.
• Working knowledge of vehicles and equipment used in contract maintenance and snow removal.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record over the last three years.

What We Provide

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

Ruppert Landscape is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer