Landscape Maintenance Area Manager

Rotolo Consultants Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401K plan with partial match

Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays

Job summary

A leading landscaping firm in Houston, Texas is seeking an Area Manager to oversee field operations. You will be responsible for optimizing service efficiency, managing crews, and ensuring quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or related field, along with supervisory experience and a strong understanding of landscaping practices. This role offers a competitive salary between $60,000 - $75,000 annually and an array of benefits including insurance and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Horticulture or Turf Management or 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in the landscape, irrigation, and horticulture industry.
• 3-5 years of related industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage all field operations and ensure service efficiency.
• Create Service plans to optimize efficiency.
• Ensure work performed meets company service quality standards.

Skills

Horticultural knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Leadership

Customer service

Basic accounting skills

Computer applications (Microsoft Office)

Knowledge of plants and horticultural chemicals

Education

Bachelor Degree in Horticulture or Turf Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

WorkMax

Sage

Job description

Rotolo Consultants, Inc. (RCI) is looking for talented individuals seeking to join one of North America’s fastest-growing landscaping companies. If you are looking for a rewarding career with constant professional development and growth- look no further. Join RCI and grow the future with us!

AS AN AREA MANAGER

You will be responsible for managing all field operations within the division including crews and equipment in order to optimize service efficiency within company as well as industry-defined quality standards.

MAINTENANCE AREA MANAGER DUTIES INCLUDE

• Creating Service plans-Motion Maps per property to optimize efficiency.
• Managing landscape optimizations to improve efficiency.
• Managing Service plan execution in the field with crews daily.
• Scheduling and Workload crews to optimize routing density work scope.
• Organizing and planning equipment packages per crew.
• Ensuring work performed meets company service quality standards.
• Proactively communicating property issues, upcoming services, etc. to customers and Regional Managers.
• Responding promptly to customer-generated issues and manage appropriate resolution.
• Managing and directing daily dispatch.
• Coordinating equipment repairs between shop and field.
• Conducting weekly safety meetings with crews.
• Ensuring all work is completed in adherence to safety policies and guidelines.
• Directing and assisting Crew Supervisors daily.
• Working with Regional managers to meet or exceed property GM budgets.
• Investigating any accident or safety violation, preparing appropriate reports, taking action steps to correct and prevent future occurrences. Defining and implementing solutions to reoccurring accidents or most common hazards.
• Supervising employees, keeping attendance records, enforcing proper uniform and safety equipment use, and validating time for payroll.
• Other duties may be assigned.

KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS

• GM to budget
• Customer Retention
• Service Quality Score
• Customer Satisfaction Score
• Employee retention
• Employee retention

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor Degree in Horticulture/ Turf Management and/ or 2-4 years of direct relevant experience.
• 3-5 years related industry experience.
• 3 years supervisory experience.
• Experience in business management, including basic accounting skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite, WorkMax, Sage.
• Valid driver’s license and clean MVR.
• Experience in both the landscape, irrigation, and horticulture industry.
• Know the basics of fertilizer and horticultural chemicals.
• Knowledge of plants, trees, palms, and shrubs.

EXTRAORDINARY WORK CONDITIONS

• Must maintain regular and reliable attendance at a level acceptable to the company, including the ability to work overtime, holidays, evenings or weekends as necessary.
• Position requires extended work hours and flexibility in scheduling; including evening or weekend hours as needed.

COMPENSATION / BENEFITSh3>

• $60,000 - $75,000 annually based on experience, education, certifications, etc.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Liability and several more supplemental insurance options.
• 401K plan with partial match*
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays*

EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years related industry experience.
• 3 years supervisory experience.
• Experience in business management, including basic accounting skills.

EDUCATION

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Horticulture/ Turf Management or a related field.

LICENSE

Driver's License and clear Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

RCI is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.