Snow Operations Manager

Southview Design; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local landscaping company seeks an Operations Manager to oversee snow and ice control services. This role requires a strong managerial background with at least 3 years in the snow industry. The Operations Manager will be responsible for meeting performance indicators, ensuring communication among teams, and supervising both in-house and subcontractor crews. The position demands flexibility for winter weather and solid interpersonal skills. In the summer, a minimum of 32 hours a week is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a managerial occupation.
• 3+ years of experience in the snow and ice control industry preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish and meet key performance indicators for snow sales.
• Deliver communications with Landscape Care Reps and Snow Zone Coordinators.
• Schedule oversight of in-house and subcontractor crews.
• Ensure quality during and after active snow events.
• Provide coaching and snow and ice control training.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Time management skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Creative problem solving

Customer service skills

Education

Four-year college or university degree or certificate

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Summary

The Operations Manager - Snow is responsible for the overall management of Snow and Ice Control services performed while adhering to the Southview Design sales process and core values.

Duties

• Establish and successfully meet key performance indicators for snow sales, performance, and client retention along with Landscape Care Representatives.
• Maintain, cleanup, and assist with work tickets and invoicing in Aspire and sub-contractor portal.
• Deliver communications on a consistent basis with Landscape Care Reps and Snow Zone Coordinators via phone, text, email, or other appropriate technology to maintain excellent communications, high standards, and growing relations.
• Schedule and oversight of both in house crews and subcontractor crews.
• Visit sites during and after active snow events to ensure quality and team cohesion. Monitor and give feedback to ensure clients expectations are being met.
• Responsible for maximizing job site efficiencies while maintaining employee morale and safety.
• General machine maintenance oversight.
• Work hands-on with staff in the field to provide coaching and snow and ice control training.
• Appraise crew performance and resolve any conflict.
• Maintain professional and courteous communication with clients when responding to customer needs or questions.
• Additional duties as assigned. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications Minimum of 3 years of experience in Managerial occupation. Minimum 3 years of experience in Snow and Ice Control industry preferred. Strong effective communication skills. Time management skills as well as flexibility and adaptability were needed. Must have a valid driver’s license, and an insurable driving record. Computer skills, creative problem solving, personnel management, organization, and customer service skills/experience preferred. Bilingual -Spanish a plus.

Educational Requirements Four-year College or University program degree or certificate; or four (or more) years related experience and/or training preferred.

Physical Demands Must be able to lift/carry materials up to 50lbs on a regular and consistent basis, move about the work site. Requires extended periods of activity including, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, and lifting, up to 100% of a workday.

Work Environment Exposed to exterior elements (i.e., pollen, chemicals, cold and heat etc.). External environment with all weather and terrain exposure.

Schedule WINTER - Due to the unpredictability of the winter weather, scheduling is on call. Expectation of availability for the winter weather is 24/7 on-call work. This includes weekends, holidays, overnights, etc. SUMMER – The summer schedule (June- August) requires a minimum of 32 hours/week. Summer work will be to provide assistance to other divisions as needed.