What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Maintenance Team Lead position at Nussbaum Group?
If there is one word to describe working at Nussbaum Group, it would be exceptional. Exceptional projects. Exceptional clients. Exceptional landscapes. And most importantly…exceptional people. What makes us unique, is our strong company culture that is built on the philosophy of anything you do is everything you do. We are looking for people who embody this philosophy and are passionate about what they do, both on the job and off. Our employees come from a wide range of backgrounds, talents, interests and personalities. Such diversity is what makes us whole. It’s what makes Nussbaum Group exceptional.
We are looking for an experienced and professional horticulturalist to serve as our Senior Maintenance Team Lead. This position assists in leading our Maintenance Team Members and fostering a culture of education and exceptional client care. This position is crucial to the success of the department and is responsbile for researching new and innovative organic maintenance practices, training and mentoring our team members for professional growth and development as well as ensuring all of our landscapes are Exceptional.
This is a full-time position. We offer a full suite of competitive benefits which are outlined below.
Responsibilities:
- Makes exceptional landscapes thrive by managing the Team Leads and Team Members while working alongside them to implement services for each site.
- Assists the Maintenance Department Lead with administrative and people management tasks such as timekeeping, expense approval, performance management and employee relations.
- Explores and researches products and maintenance practices to pursue the best and most effective methods for organic maintenance.
- Coordinates all organic product procurement, maintains inventory and trains team in application and best practices of products.
- Provides horticultural expertise, including plant knowledge and IPM, to the team and clients.
- Proactively establishes and supports a committment to job site safety. Works in conjunction with Safety Lead and Safety Committee to establish safe work practices.
- Seeks solutions to steward our landscapes as they mature and change.
- Builds and maintains their knowledge of each client landscape and works with the Project Manager and Team Lead to establish a service plan.
Schedule: Monday though Friday 6 a.m.-3 p.m.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, natural or environmental sciences or a related field and a minimum of 5 years' experience as a landscape or gardening professional is required. In lieu of a degree a minimum of 8 years of professional landscape or gardening experience is required.
- A minimum of 3 years' experience supervising, coaching and mentoring employees is required.
- Estate gardening experience is a plus.
- Good knowledge of MS Office. Smartsheet knowledge a plus.
- Must have a wide range of Plant ID knowledge specific to the Pacific Northwest Plant palate.
- Basic irrigation knowledge is required.
- Strong ability to read plan sets and specifications, as well as the ability to quickly sketch details for clarification and review.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Committed to Organic Maintenance practices.
- Certified as a Professional Horticulturalist is preferred.
- Valid WA driver license.
Benefits:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (We are 100% Employee Owned)
- Great work environment and strong company culture
- 9 Paid Holiday’s and Paid Time Off
- Fantastic Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401K plan with up to a 3.5% match
- Professional development and continuing education
Please note: Any offer of employment will be dependent upon the ability to verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.; and to pass both a background check and drug test.
