Production Manager-Commercial Grounds Maintenance

Bland Landscaping Company; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscaping company in Jacksonville is seeking a Commercial Grounds Maintenance Production Manager. This hands-on role involves managing field supervisors and crews, ensuring safety and quality in landscape maintenance services, and promoting teamwork within the company. Responsibilities include budgeting, customer relations, and overseeing horticultural practices. The ideal candidate will have strong management skills and a commitment to high-quality work.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing field supervisors and crews.
• Knowledge of safety practices in landscaping.

Responsibilities

• Manage field supervisors and crews performing landscape maintenance.
• Provide hour and material budgets for production.
• Conduct site inspections every two weeks.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer Service

Horticultural Practices

Tools

BOSS LM

Job description

Job Purpose

The Commercial Grounds Maintenance Production Manager is a hands-on position responsible for managing field supervisors and crews performing commercial landscape maintenance services. The primary focus is on managing safety, quality, and job hours within the contracted scope. The Production Manager also promotes teamwork within the company.

Responsibilities

Management and Accounting:

• Provide hour and material budgets for all crews as a guide for production.
• Monitor the integrity of information in the accounting system (timesheets and work orders).
• Monitor equipment inventory and ensure proper servicing.
• Stay informed of new practices in the green industry and potential sales opportunities.
• Oversee facilities lock-up.
• Utilize BOSS LM for scheduling and tracking job issues.

Customer Service and Sales:

• Maintain excellent on-site relations and communication with clients, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Encourage multiple sales from current clients.
• Communicate daily with Account Management staff on job progress and issues.
• Identify opportunities for site enhancements.

Production:

• Supervise and train maintenance field supervisors and crews.
• Conduct site inspections at least every two weeks.
• Monitor and coordinate irrigation repairs.
• Review equipment needs with the Operations Manager.
• Participate in safety and general meetings.
• Ensure safe operation of all equipment and vehicles.
• Collaborate with other Production Managers for consistency and scheduling.
• Assist with snow removal during winter.
• Meet seasonal deadlines set by the Branch Manager.

Horticulture:

• Ensure crews are equipped and trained for safe, high-quality work.
• Promote proper horticultural practices through training.

Personnel:

• Work with HR to promote and enforce HR procedures.
• Interview, hire, orient, and train new staff.
• Participate in intern training programs.
• Continuously train field supervisors to support company growth.
• Document absences, tardiness, and disciplinary actions.
• Conduct performance reviews.
• Enforce company policies.