Field Operations Lead – Contracts & Snow

Ruppert Landscape; Dagsboro (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits with dental andvision

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) plan

Flexible work/life balance

Family-oriented company culture

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape is seeking an Assistant Field Manager to support the Field Manager in field operations and crew development. You will oversee daily production, monitor budgets, and ensure high-quality work on contracted maintenance and snow removal projects.

Based in the Delaware region, the role emphasizes team coaching, training participation, and collaboration with other field managers to meet branch goals and maintain strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience managing others in a field or crew setting.
• Experience serving customers in a field or service context.
• At least 1 year of contract maintenance experience.
• Two- or four-year horticultural or related degree with industry experience.
• Ability to identify and diagnose insect and disease problems and schedule treatment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Field Manager in managing labor and material in the field to complete contracts.
• Develop and support crew members; contribute to training processes.
• Plan, schedule and supervise daily production activities on assigned contracts.
• Monitor job hours, costs and budgeted hours; communicate budgets to crew.
• Inspect work quality and address issues with customers; maintain equipment in good order.

Skills

People management

Customer service

Budgeting

Scheduling

Quality inspection

Valid driver's license

Education

Two- or four-year horticultural or related degree

Job description

Ruppert Landscape is seeking an Assistant Field Manager to support the Field Manager in field operations and crew development. You will oversee daily production, monitor budgets, and ensure high-quality work on contracted maintenance and snow removal projects.

Based in the Delaware region, the role emphasizes team coaching, training participation, and collaboration with other field managers to meet branch goals and maintain strong customer relationships.