Crew Leader - Landscape Maintenance

Ruppert Landscape Co; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscape maintenance company seeks a Field Manager to oversee labor and materials for contract maintenance and snow removal. The ideal candidate will manage a team, ensure project completion within budget, and maintain strong client relationships. With a focus on employee development and environmental stewardship, this role offers a chance to thrive in a supportive, family-oriented culture.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) plan

Flexible work/life balance

Family-oriented company culture

Qualifications

• At least one year of contract maintenance experience in a commercial setting.
• Ability to identify and treat insect and disease problems.

Responsibilities

• Manage labor and materials for contract maintenance and snow removal projects.
• Build relationships with clients and inspect work quality.
• Plan and supervise daily activities on assigned contracts.

Skills

Management

Customer Service

Horticulture

Problem Solving

Education

Horticultural Degree

Tools

Vehicles

Maintenance Equipment

Job description

Description

Ruppert Landscape is a privately held, family/employee owned, 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.

Position Description:

The Field Manager is responsible for managing labor and material in the field to complete assigned contract maintenance and snow removal projects. They must also develop the people reporting to them. Success is indicated by contract renewals, jobs completed within budgeted hours, and low turnover of assistants and crewmembers. The position requires cooperation with other landscape management and enhancement field managers to meet branch goals.

Salary range:

48k-60k

Responsibilities:

1. Develop an understanding of the company's philosophies, branch goals, and financial position.
2. Get to know your team, set goals, and monitor their progress through evaluations.
3. Participate in training sessions regularly, either by attending or conducting them.
4. Plan, schedule, and supervise daily activities on assigned contracts.
5. Understand and monitor job budgets, review reports, and communicate budget hours.
6. Build good relationships with clients.
7. Inspect work quality, address issues proactively, and complete service reports.
8. Sell additional services using T&M tickets.
9. Maintain assigned vehicle and equipment in good condition.

Qualifications:

• Proven ability to manage others at various levels.
• Experience working with service customers.
• At least one year of contract maintenance experience in a commercial setting.
• Two or four-year horticultural or related degree plus industry experience; certifications can substitute for degrees.
• Ability to identify and treat insect and disease problems.
• Knowledge of vehicles and equipment used in maintenance and snow removal.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record over the last three years.

What we provide:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible work/life balance
• Family-oriented company culture

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

Descripción del puesto:

El gerente de campo es responsable de administrar la mano de obra y el material en el campo para completar los proyectos de mantenimiento y remoción de nieve asignados por contrato. Además, los gerentes de campo deben entrenar a las personas bajo su supervisión. El éxito en este puesto se indica por trabajos en los que se renuevan los contratos, los trabajos se completan en las horas presupuestadas y hay una baja rotación de asistentes y ayudantes. Este puesto debe colaborar con otros gerentes de campo para cumplir los objetivos de la sucursal.

Responsabilidades:

1. Comprender las filosofías de la empresa, los objetivos de la sucursal y su situación financiera.
2. Conocer a su equipo, establecer metas y monitorear su progreso mediante evaluaciones.
3. Participar activamente en la capacitación, asistiendo o realizando sesiones regularmente.
4. Planificar, programar y supervisar las actividades diarias en los contratos asignados.
5. Comprender y monitorear los presupuestos de horas y costos, revisando informes y tomando acciones necesarias.
6. Desarrollar buenas relaciones con los clientes.
7. Inspeccionar la calidad del trabajo, abordar problemas y completar informes de servicio.
8. Vender servicios adicionales usando boletos T&M.
9. Mantener en buen estado el vehículo y equipo asignado.

Calificaciones:

• Habilidad demostrada para gestionar a otros en diferentes niveles.
• Experiencia trabajando con clientes.
• Al menos un año en mantenimiento comercial por contrato.
• Un título universitario en horticultura o campo relacionado y experiencia industrial, o certificaciones equivalentes.
• Capacidad para identificar y tratar problemas de plagas y enfermedades.
• Conocimiento de vehículos y equipos utilizados en mantenimiento y remoción de nieve.
• Licencia de conducir vigente y antecedentes limpios en los últimos tres años.

Lo que proporcionamos:

• Seguro médico, dental y de visión
• Cuenta de gastos flexible
• Plan de retiro 401(k)
• Equilibrio entre trabajo y vida personal
• Cultura empresarial familiar

Ruppert Landscape es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y verificación electrónica.