Landscape Manager

1st-Lake-Properties; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gas allowance

Paid time off including holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

1st-Lake-Properties is seeking a Landscape Manager to oversee landscaping across our portfolio of apartment communities in the Greater New Orleans area. You will inspect grounds, manage irrigation and coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure vibrant, well-kept properties.

The role requires experience in horticultural management, irrigation expertise, and strong communication with contractors. Outdoor work in all weather, background check, and drug screening are part of the process.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years horticultural management experience; or 2–3 years with related college degree.
• Louisiana Horticultural License or acquire within 6 months.
• Proficient communication skills for contractors.
• Experience servicing/repairing irrigation systems and landscape installations.
• Literacy with computers/tablets and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Inspect property grounds and report issues with planted materials, watering, and irrigation.
• Monitor and manage performance of landscape maintenance contractors.
• Oversee irrigation systems at properties.
• Consult and assist staff with landscape projects.
• Meet with Property Managers and Grounds Maintenance Technicians to review landscaping guidelines.
• Assist with budgetary items for ongoing landscape maintenance and future projects.

Skills

Horticultural management

Contractor management

Communication skills

Irrigation systems

MS Office

Education

Horticultural License

Related college degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are an owner-manager of 75 different market-rate apartment communities in the Greater New Orleans area and we have been in business for over 50 years. We are committed to the success of our Team by providing in-house education and training to aid in career growth. And, we'd love to add your talents to our team of Landscape experts to help manage the landscaping needs of a portfolio of apartment communities.As the Landscape Manager, you will:Routinely inspect property grounds and regularly report any issues with planted materials; watering issues; and irrigation systems.Regularly communicate with, monitor and manage performance of landscape maintenance contractors.Monitor and manage irrigation systems at properties.Consult and assist staff with landscape projects.Meet with Property Managers and Grounds Maintenance Technicians to review and train them on landscaping and grounds care guidelines.Assist and advise on budgetary items relating to ongoing landscape maintenance and planning future projects.Actively recruit and meet with new vendors and contractors.Research and test new products and services that will benefit properties.In exchange for excellent skills and abilities, you will receive:Salary plus a monthly gas allowancePaid time off includes holidays, generous vacation time, sick time, and up to 2 paid days off per year for working safelyHealth, dental, and vision plans; company paid basic life insurance and long term disability insurance; spouse and dependent life insurance; short-term disability insurance401k with a generous company matchTo be successful, you will need:3-5 years horticultural management experience; or,2-3 years of experience in horticultural management with related college degree.Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Horticultural License or acquisition of license within 6 months.Proficient and adept communication skills with ability to convey concepts and instructions to contractors.Experience in servicing and repairing irrigation systems, and performing landscape installationsLiteracy and functional knowledge of computers and tablets with Microsoft Office.A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicleA willingness and ability to work outdoors in all types of weatherThe ability to pass a background check and drug screening