What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Field Manager position at Franz Witte Landscape Contracting, Inc.?
Maintenance Field Manager
Job Type Benefits
Salary DOE 401k with 4% company match (at one year)
Full Time Paid time off
Health and Dental Insurance available
Company Vehicle
What You’ll Do:
- Cultivate a safe and productive environment through example, training, and tracking
- Oversee hands-on training and support of crew employees, including proper operation of equipment, pruning techniques, safety, and quality standards
- Know and carry out client needs and expectations by regular communication with the Account Manager and Production Manager
- Ensure that job site quality and appearance meet client and Franz Witte’s standards
- Work with the Account Manager and Production Manager to identify staffing needs, hire new crew employees, and prepare daily crew schedules
- Implement and enforce Franz Witte’s policies and procedures related to safety, the proper upkeep and maintenance, storage, use, and training required for department equipment
- Monitor and achieve desired company production rates and task hours for each job
- Daily monitor and approve crew timesheets to ensure accuracy and targeted budget progress
- Inspect properties weekly and prepare and implement action plans for needed service items
- Manage all landscape services including people, equipment, material, and subcontractors
- Monitor all aspects of the landscape and identify property safety and plant health problems
- Monitor irrigation systems, identify problems or necessary repairs, adjust or repair as needed and/or communicate recommendations to the appropriate party
- As necessary, perform hands-on work with crews to meet work and scheduling demands
- Manage and assist in snow removal services in the winter as needed.
Skills We’re Seeking:
- 3 years’ experience in landscape maintenance
- Good communication in both English and Spanish
- Valid Driver’s License
- Dependable and Enthusiastic
- Desire to Learn and Work Safely as a Team
- Be able to take and give Instruction and Training
- Time and Priority management
Company Info
Established in 1971, the company bears the name of its founder, Franz Witte, Jr. His legacy of designing and building high end residential landscapes earned the reputation of quality, reliability, and exceptional artistry. 50 years later, we remain one of the top names in the Treasure Valley for landscaping, landscape maintenance, and retail garden supply. With nearly 150 employees and two locations, we’ve preserved Franz’ legacy while staying ahead of our clients’ needs in an ever changing world.
Franz Witte is unique in that we service the entire landscaping vertical market (garden retail, design & construction, and maintenance). Each department addresses our customers’ different sets of needs:
If you’re purpose-driven, a team player, and want to make a difference, apply to become part of the flamingo team!
All employees will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
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