What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Maintenance Manager position at Rivertown Landscapes?
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Since 2003, Rivertown Landscapes has been designing and installing award winning gardens across West Michigan and we are always looking for extraordinary professionals to join our staff. Designing and constructing these landscapes is not always easy, or simple, but we feel it is always rewarding. As a growing company, Rivertown has room for passionate individuals to grow personally and professionally.
Do you love to be outside? Work with your hands? Do you value teamwork? Creativity? Attention to detail? If this is you and you would like to be part of West Michigan’s next extraordinary design, Rivertown Landscape could be the perfect fit for your career!
Landscape Maintenance Coordinator
About Rivertown Landscapes:
Since 2003, Rivertown Landscapes has been creating award winning landscape designs for our clients in West Michigan. As a professional design build firm, we take a thoughtful, well crafted approach to installing your landscape. With the added benefit of having a landscape architect on staff, your custom landscape will become an exceptional living space. Gardens are treated as an essential component, complementing the home, rather than being a separate entity.
At Rivertown Landscapes, our design philosophy is simple; it all starts with your wants and desires. Beyond looks alone, your landscape should be designed to fit your unique personality and lifestyle. Our collaborative approach to landscape design truly sets us apart from others and leads to genuinely unique designs for living.
As we like to say, “Extraordinary Design is in our Nature”.
Position Overview:
The Landscape Maintenance Coordinator, under the supervision of the and Director of Production/Operations, is responsible for planning, supervising, and scheduling the maintenance teams. This role involves providing clear and concise contracts with all expected services to be completed by Rivertown to the client and their properties. The coordinator is engaged in landscape preservation, enhancement, and the overall maintenance management and sales for our contracted properties. They support the full maintenance of properties along with the team members for the year-round management of all contracted properties.
The Landscape Maintenance Coordinator provides hands-on leadership with special attention to all landscape maintenance crew members to ensure that our landscape maintenance clients receive quality property management services that exceed their expectations. They play a crucial role in maintaining the high standards of our services and ensuring client satisfaction through effective team management and meticulous attention to detail.
Responsibilities:
- Schedule and manage landscape maintenance crews.
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers.
- Ensure quality and maintenance standards are met.
- Manage budgets and client contracts.
- Address lawn and plant health issues.
- Monitor irrigation systems.
- Oversee grounds and property upkeep and safety.
- Act as the liaison between clients and maintenance crews.
- Assist with snow and ice removal operations and contracts.
- Operate a snowplow truck and manage snow routes.
- Attend meetings and planning sessions.
- Work in the field and office as needed.
- Develop maintenance schedules based on seasonal needs and client requirements.
- Conduct site visits and inspections.
- Manage and track expenses, budgets, and client notes.
- Communicate proactively with clients.
- Train and supervise maintenance crews.
Required Skills:
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
- Decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Horticulture knowledge and landscape maintenance procedures.
- (Preferred) Certified pesticide applicator.
- Knowledge of irrigation systems.
- Understanding proper pruning, plant care, turf management, etc.
- Ability to operate small power and hand tools, as well as large equipment.
Relevant Experience:
- 3-5 years’ experience in the landscape maintenance industry.
- Horticulture knowledge and Plant I.D.
- Snow plowing and snow removal experience.
- (Bonus) Holiday decor and lighting experience.
- Familiarity with Landscape Design/Build.
- Experience with landscape management software (e.g., LMN).
Benefits:
- Paid PTO/vacation (after 90 days), company cell phone, complete uniform including outer wear.
- Paid holidays (after 90 days) 5 days, (after 3 years) 10 days, (after 5 years) 15 days.
- IRA match up to 3% of total compensation.
- Medical health and dental insurance.
- Company cell phone and complete uniform including outerwear.
- Compensation package depends on qualifications and experience and ranges from $50,000 to $75,000.
To Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter to Jason@rivertownlandscapes.com or go online to rivertownlandscapes.com and apply.
Who Can Succeed At Rivertown?
Rivertown Landscapes strives for the highest quality in everything we do. However, we recognize that this work is not possible without our valued clients and without our valued team members. While there are many positive traits of our company, there are six main values that guide us in our everyday endeavors.
Company Values
- Dependable – Service Matters. We are one team that works together to support each other and produce high quality gardens on time and in budget.
- Respectful – Of each other and every site. We treat others as we want to be treated. We are kind, courteous, and open minded.
- Integrity – We are honest, open, ethical, and fair. People trust us to adhere to our word. We strive to deliver our very best in all that we do, holding ourselves accountable for the results.
- Quality – Bring your best and Get it Right. Through safe and sustainable practices, we strive to continuously raise the bar on extraordinary design.
- Passion – The heart of our company. We are continuously moving forward and continuing to improve ourselves and the environment.
- Pride – Good work takes time. We are proud of what we do, what we design, what we build, and what we create. We are diligent in our craft and will do whatever it takes to produce extraordinary designs.
At Rivertown, we know that everyone is different. However, when it comes to extraordinary landscapes, we are all on the same page.
Benefits of Working at Rivertown
- Medical and Health Care Stipend
- Employee Savings Plan
- Company Profit Sharing
- Continuing Education Reimbursement
- Cool Uniforms
- Team Building Events and Celebrations
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Vacations
- Paid Overtime
- Performance Based Compensation
- Room to Grow your Career / Internal Advancement
Expectations of Team Members
- Show up every day, on time.
- Have a positive attitude.
- Be willing to work within a team.
- Focus on the customer and the small details.
- Have a strong desire to learn and grow.
- Ask questions.
Salary : $50,000 - $75,000