Landscape Field Lead — Crew Development & Budgets

ruppertlandscape; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary competitive

Medical benefits

401(k)

Flexible work/life balance

Family-oriented culture

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape seeks an Assistant Field Manager - Landscape Maintenance to support the Field Manager by directing crews, managing budgets, and ensuring contract maintenance and snow removal projects are completed on time.

You will develop staff, train team members, monitor safety and quality, and collaborate with other field managers to meet branch goals. A background in horticulture or landscape maintenance and a valid driver's license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience managing others in a field setting.
• Experience working with service customers.
• Experience in contract maintenance work in a commercial setting.
• Two- or four-year horticultural degree and two years of industry experience (exceptions possible).
• Ability to identify and diagnose pest and disease problems and schedule treatments.
• Knowledge of vehicles and equipment used in contract maintenance and snow removal.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record in last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and supervise daily production activities on assigned contracts.
• Develop understanding of budgets and communicate hours to crew.
• Monitor quality and proactively address issues with customers.
• Maintain assigned vehicle and equipment in good condition.
• Engage in training and certification sessions.

Skills

People management

Customer service

Budget management

Training & certification

Team leadership

Driving license

Education

Horticulture degree or related

Job description

Ruppert Landscape seeks an Assistant Field Manager - Landscape Maintenance to support the Field Manager by directing crews, managing budgets, and ensuring contract maintenance and snow removal projects are completed on time.

You will develop staff, train team members, monitor safety and quality, and collaborate with other field managers to meet branch goals. A background in horticulture or landscape maintenance and a valid driver's license are preferred.