President of Landscape Maintenance

Maldonado Nursery & Landscaping Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Maldonado Nursery & Landscaping Inc. seeks a President of Maintenance to lead the maintenance divisions in Texas. You will set strategic goals for Irrigation, Maintenance and Enhancement units, drive growth, and ensure strong financial performance.

The role requires senior leadership experience, exceptional communication, and the ability to manage complex projects across multiple sites. Travel within Texas is possible.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in landscaping or related field required.
• Excellent management and supervisory capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced organizational and time management abilities.
• Analytical thinker with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic goals for IME branches and department.
• Set priorities for business development and market share.
• Monitor branch performance and drive accountability.
• Establish companywide reporting and financial controls.
• Mentor branch managers and develop leadership in team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Networking

MS Office

Initiative

Industry knowledge

Education

Industry certifications preferred

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Brief Description

The President of Maintenance is charged with formulating the maintenance department’s strategic planning to achieve the objectives set forth by the executive team with the goal of maximizing return and minimizing risk. The President of Maintenance is responsible for the overall performance of all maintenance branches.

• Develop long term and short-term strategic goals for each Irrigation, Maintenance and Enhancement (IME) branch and IME department as a whole.
• Establish goals, priorities and objectives for business development and increasing market share of each branch.
• Measure performance of each branch against set goals and create a culture of accountability.
• In collaboration with accounting and human resource departments, establish companywide systems and procedures for reporting, project controls, financial controls, and employee relations.
• In collaboration with HR Department, create next generation of talent in branch management, project management, leadership, and communication skills.
• Provide mentorship and development to maintenance team members in various methods and techniques that will enhance the team and company performance.
• Responsible for overall department’s profit and loss statement.
• Clearly communicates the status of maintenance department and outlook to ownership.
• Serve on the company’s Executive Team.
• Cultivate culture that aligns with the company’s core values and mission statement.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Superior analytical skills with extreme attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong networking and effective communication skills to build client-centric and team collaboration.
• Technical Capacity to include MS Office applications and project related software.
• Initiative
• Vast industry knowledge.

Summary

The President of Maintenance is charged with formulating the maintenance department’s strategic planning to achieve the objectives set forth by the executive team with the goal of maximizing return and minimizing risk. The President of Maintenance is responsible for the overall performance of all maintenance branches.

Essential Function

• Develop long term and short-term strategic goals for each Irrigation, Maintenance and Enhancement (IME) branch and IME department as a whole.
• Establish goals, priorities and objectives for business development and increasing market share of each branch.
• Measure performance of each branch against set goals and create a culture of accountability.
• In collaboration with accounting and human resource departments, establish companywide systems and procedures for reporting, project controls, financial controls, and employee relations.
• In collaboration with HR Department, create next generation of talent in branch management, project management, leadership, and communication skills.
• Provide mentorship and development to maintenance team members in various methods and techniques that will enhance the team and company performance.
• Responsible for overall department’s profit and loss statement.
• Clearly communicates the status of maintenance department and outlook to ownership.
• Serve on the company’s Executive Team.
• Cultivate culture that aligns with the company’s core values and mission statement.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Competencies

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Superior analytical skills with extreme attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong networking and effective communication skills to build client-centric and team collaboration.
• Technical Capacity to include MS Office applications and project related software.
• Initiative
• Vast industry knowledge.

Education And Experience

• Five years or more of related experience required.
• Industry related certifications and licenses preferred.

Physical Requirements

The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, used hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time. Able to travel as needed.

Supervisory Responsibility

Oversees the operations of the Maintenance department. Includes Vice President of Maintenance

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment as well as various maintenance job sites. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• 6+ years of senior leadership experience in the landscaping industry (President, VP, Regional VP, Executive, etc.)
• Valid Driver's License
• Willing to travel to different branch locations across Texas
• Proficiency with Aspire is preferred