Landscape Maintenance Manager

Farmscape; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid vacation

Job summary

A leading urban farming company in Oakland is seeking a Full-Time Maintenance Manager to oversee a team managing residential and commercial organic garden accounts. The role involves significant hands-on work and administrative duties, with a focus on ensuring quality service and team development. The ideal candidate will possess extensive landscape experience and strong management skills, offering a competitive salary and benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years landscape experience.
• 3+ years personnel/team management experience.
• Expert knowledge of spreadsheets and Google Suite apps.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance team and manage garden accounts.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Design and lead training for new staff.

Skills

Landscape experience

Personel/team management

Irrigation experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Google Suite apps

Job description

Overview

Farmscape seeks a Full-Time Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance team, managing residential and commercial organic garden accounts throughout the Bay Area. This position requires 60% time in the field, and 40% in the office.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, onsite hours 7:30am-4:00pm.

Base pay range: $80,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k) plan with employer matching, FSA & Dependent Care plan, Audiobook reimbursement, Paid vacation, access to company vehicle and mileage reimbursement when needed.

Location: Oakland, CA

Farmscape is the largest urban farming company in California, with a commitment to creating food-focused, climate-resilient landscapes. Since 2008, we have designed, installed and maintained hundreds of customized gardens as beautiful as they are abundant.

Our low-impact, sustainable Farmscapes are lively, vibrant spaces that feature native, low-water plants to complement the food we grow. As trusted local farmers, we grow food for single-family homes, master-planned communities, Fortune 500 companies, Michelin-starred chefs and World Series Champions.

Farmscape is committed to creating fair wage jobs with benefits including health insurance, 401(k) plan with employer matching, FSA & Dependent Care plan and paid vacation.

Responsibilities

Farmer Management & Training

• Support ~9 farm maintenance employees in day to day operations of job
• Use Google Suite and CRM systems to manage department logistics – drive, calendar, chat, docs, spreadsheets
• Manage garden routes and schedules
• Make quality-control visits to gardens with and without farmers
• Order and maintain Department inventory
• Coordinate spring and fall planting logistics across all maintenance sites
• Work with management and staff to improve systems and guidelines
• Design and lead training for new staff on maintenance practices, farming, perennial care, irrigation, customer service and Farmscape procedures
• Identify opportunities for increased team performance, efficiency, and job satisfaction

Client Management and Customer Service

• Keep portfolio of ~50 maintenance projects (residential, corporate and multi-family sites) on-time and at-budget
• Maintain good customer relationships, both in-person and via phone/email and resolve customer service concerns
• Represent Farmscape services with professionalism and excellent customer service

Other

• Coordinate with other departments as needed
• Attend staff, service, and training meetings as required
• Additional tasks, as assigned by your manager
• Drive between project sites and supply vendors (valid driver’s license required)

Qualifications

• 5+ years landscape experience
• Extensive experience with edibles, perennial and native landscapes
• 3+ year(s) personnel/team management experience
• 3+ years of irrigation experience
• Expert knowledge of spreadsheets and Google Suite apps
• Ability to learn and adapt to Farmscape best practices
• Friendly and clear communicator
• Organizational skills and attention to detail a must
• Curiosity, resourcefulness, tenacity and strong work ethic are required
• Valid driver’s license & proof of insurance

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Ability to perform manual work, lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to perform physical labor outdoors in various weather conditions

Job Location: Oakland, CA 94606

Fair Chance Statement

Farmscape complies with the San Francisco, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). We will not inquire about or consider your criminal history until after a conditional offer has been extended. If a background check reveals a conviction that we believe may be directly related to the duties of this position, we will:

• Provide a written individualized assessment,
• Include a copy of the background check, and
• Give you at least five (5) business days to respond with relevant information or documentation.

A past conviction does not automatically disqualify you from employment. We review each case individually and consider time passed, relevance to job duties, and any evidence of rehabilitation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Farmscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].