Senior Maintenance Team Lead

Nussbaum Group; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Senior Maintenance Team Lead to join their exceptional team. This role focuses on leading the Maintenance Team, fostering education, and ensuring outstanding client care. With a commitment to organic practices, you will research innovative maintenance methods, train team members, and manage landscapes to thrive. The company prides itself on its positive culture and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. If you are driven by excellence and have a strong horticultural background, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Positive work environment

Paid holidays and time off

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with match

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in landscape or gardening.
• 3+ years supervising and mentoring employees.

Responsibilities

• Manage Team Leads and Members to ensure landscapes thrive.
• Research and implement effective organic maintenance methods.

Skills

Horticulture

Team Management

Organic Maintenance Practices

Plant Identification

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or related field

8 years of professional landscape experience

Tools

MS Office

Smartsheet

Job description

If there is one word to describe working at Nussbaum Group, it would be exceptional. Exceptional projects. Exceptional clients. Exceptional landscapes. And most importantly…exceptional people. What makes us unique, is our strong company culture that is built on the philosophy of anything you do is everything you do. We are looking for people who embody this philosophy and are passionate about what they do, both on the job and off. Our employees come from a wide range of backgrounds, talents, interests and personalities. Such diversity is what makes us whole. It’s what makes Nussbaum Group exceptional.

We are looking for an experienced and professional horticulturalist to serve as our Senior Maintenance Team Lead. This position assists in leading our Maintenance Team Members and fostering a culture of education and exceptional client care. This role is crucial to the success of the department and is responsible for researching new and innovative organic maintenance practices, training and mentoring team members for professional growth, and ensuring all landscapes are exceptional.

This is a full-time position. We offer a comprehensive benefits package outlined below.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage the Team Leads and Team Members to ensure landscapes thrive, working alongside them to implement services for each site.
2. Assist the Maintenance Department Lead with administrative and personnel management tasks such as timekeeping, expense approval, performance management, and employee relations.
3. Research and explore products and maintenance practices to pursue the most effective organic maintenance methods.
4. Coordinate procurement of organic products, maintain inventory, and train team members in application and best practices.
5. Provide horticultural expertise, including plant knowledge and integrated pest management (IPM), to the team and clients.
6. Establish and support a commitment to job site safety in collaboration with the Safety Lead and Safety Committee.
7. Seek solutions to steward landscapes as they mature and evolve.
8. Build and maintain knowledge of each client landscape and work with the Project Manager and Team Lead to develop service plans.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, natural or environmental sciences, or a related field, with at least 5 years of experience in landscape or gardening; or a minimum of 8 years of professional landscape or gardening experience without a degree.
2. At least 3 years of experience supervising, coaching, and mentoring employees.
3. Estate gardening experience is a plus.
4. Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of Smartsheet is a plus.
5. Extensive Plant ID knowledge specific to the Pacific Northwest Plant palate.
6. Basic irrigation knowledge.
7. Ability to read plan sets and specifications, and to sketch details for clarification and review.
8. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
9. Commitment to Organic Maintenance practices.
10. Certification as a Professional Horticulturalist is preferred.
11. Valid Washington state driver’s license.

Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (We are 100% Employee Owned)
• Positive work environment and strong company culture
• 9 paid holidays and paid time off
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with up to a 3.5% match
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities

Please note: Employment offers are contingent upon verification of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S., as well as passing a background check and drug test.