Commercial Landscape Maintenance Manager

Ideal Landscaping, Inc. is seeking an experienced Commercial Landscape Maintenance Manager to help lead our maintenance department.

Client Relationship/Development -

-Develop new commercial maintenance clients through cold calling, networking and promptly responding to incoming inquiries.
-Site visits of potential clients to collect data needed for bid preparation.
-Prepares, presents and closes bids.
-Prepares final contracts, obtains necessary signatures and submits finalized contracts to Office Manager.
-Preparing invoices outside of maintenance contract.
-Promptly responding to client inquiries, complaints or issues.
-Monitor irrigation systems to ensure adequate efficient irrigation.
-Visit client properties to assess quality maintenance standards.
-Make necessary suggestions to existing clients for grounds improvements.
-Manage snow and ice buildup removal in timely fashion when event occurs.
-Assist Controller in resolving any outstanding balances on client accounts.

Employee Supervision/ Management-

-Directly supervise commercial maintenance foremen and crews with 2-5 employees on each crew.
-Interviewing, hiring and providing completed documents to HR Manager to onboard new employees in timely fashion while adhering to regulatory guidelines.
-Training, assessment and development of employees.
-Ensure employees are equipped with necessary personal protection equipment.
-Ensure employees comply with safety standards.
-Ensure adherence to company policy and procedures.
-Planning, delegating and reviewing daily tasks with crew foreman.
-Reviewing daily timesheets for accuracy utilizing GPS tracking software.
-Facilitate conflict resolution between employees.

Requirements-Additional skills and knowledge –

-Minimum of 3-5 years of landscape/horticulture experience.
-Current Driver’s License.
-Pesticide License
-Strong knowledge of plant and landscaping maintenance
-Understanding and proven track record of the selling process.
-Ability to recognize plant species/names and diseases and/or pest challenges.
-Able to report to work between 6:30am and 6:45am
-Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred, but not required
-Basic Computer Skills, including Excel, Word Processing, Email, Quickbooks (minimal)

*For the right professional we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous base salary, paid holidays, vacation, simple IRA and health plan.