Snow Removal Manager

Landscape Design Concepts; Middletown (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle reimbursement

Close to home work when possible

Maintained snow removal equipment

Regular breaks during long storms

Potential full-time, year-round option

Job summary

Landscape Design Concepts in Middletown, NJ is seeking an experienced Snow Manager for a part-time, seasonal role to lead crews at large commercial sites. This on-call position requires 24/7 availability during winter storms and may involve nights, weekends, and holidays.

You will supervise snow shovelers, operators, and drivers, ensuring safety and efficiency while adapting to weather and site needs. Some travel between sites is required.

Qualifications

• Experience managing commercial snow removal operations on large sites with multiple crews.
• Ability to operate relevant snow removal equipment and demonstrate proper use.
• Valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle for travel to sites.
• Smartphone for work communication and mobile app reporting.
• Availability to remain on call 24/7 for snow and ice events during winter.

Responsibilities

• Manage snow shovelers, equipment operators, plow truck drivers, and multiple crews at commercial sites.
• Communicate directions from management to crews and coordinate with supervisors.
• Ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and within time requirements.
• Adapt plans with weather/site changes and provide hands-on snow/ice removal support.
• Use shovels, snow blowers, and salt-spreading equipment as assigned.
• Perform equipment inspections and basic maintenance as needed.
• Load/unload salt bags and fill spreading equipment.
• Travel between sites using a personal vehicle and report via smartphone.

Skills

Snow management

Crew leadership

Equipment operation

Driver's license

On-call availability

Tools

Snow removal equipment

Job description

Landscape Design Concepts, a large, family-owned commercial landscaping and snow removal company with 30 years in business, is hiring an experienced Snow Manager to lead crews at large commercial sites. This part-time, seasonal role coordinates snow and ice removal, ensures safe and efficient work, and provides hands-on crew support when needed. Managers receive professional dispatch and field support and work with professionally maintained equipment. The role requires 24/7 on-call availability throughout the winter season for snow and ice events, including nights, weekends, and holidays; personal schedules can be accommodated when possible. Shifts and assignments vary with storm duration, weather, and site needs and may involve multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage snow shovelers, equipment operators, plow truck drivers, and multiple crews at assigned commercial sites or along assigned routes.
• Communicate directions from management and customers to crews, and coordinate with the Site/Route Supervisor and other Landscape Design Concepts staff.
• Ensure crews complete site-specific tasks safely, efficiently, and within allocated time requirements while following scopes of work and company procedures.
• Adapt work plans as weather and site conditions change, and provide hands-on snow and ice removal support as needed.
• Use shovels, snow blowers, and salt-spreading equipment as required by the assignment.
• Perform basic equipment inspections before, during, and after snow events; change attachments and check or maintain fluids and fuel when required.
• Load and unload salt bags from trucks and storage areas and fill sidewalk spreading equipment as assigned.
• Travel between assigned sites using a reliable personal vehicle and use a smartphone for communication and mobile app reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience managing commercial snow removal operations on large sites with multiple crews; three years of commercial snow removal management experience preferred.
• Ability to operate relevant snow removal equipment and demonstrate proper equipment use during the interview.
• Valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle for travel to and between assigned sites and on-site use.
• Smartphone for work communication and mobile app reporting.
• Availability to remain on call 24/7 for snow and ice events throughout the winter season, with scheduling flexibility when possible.
• Ability to work extended shifts in extreme winter conditions, lift 50 pounds, and perform continuous physical tasks when needed.
• Dependable, safety-minded, and adaptable, with the ability to communicate directions clearly and work independently or as part of a team.

Compensation

$35–$45 per hour, based on experience. Minimum four-hour guaranteed pay. Snow employees are paid within 14 days of each completed work shift.

Benefits

• Vehicle reimbursement for required vehicle use.
• Work close to home whenever possible, with some direct-report assignments and others covering assigned routes or multiple sites.
• Professionally maintained snow removal equipment, plus professional dispatch and field support.
• Regular breaks during long-duration storms.
• Potential opportunity for full-time, year-round employment based on ability and experience; this is not guaranteed.