Operations Landscapes Maintenance Manager

As Operations Manager at Pioneer Landscapes, Inc. (“PLI”), you will oversee and manage estimates, bids, projects, scheduling and in-the-field site work. We are seeking a professional, high-energy, forward-thinking manager who can strategize, work well independently or with the Team, while bringing PLI to the next level.

Typical Hours:

Monday – Friday; position is exempt and may require evenings and weekends

Additionally, management of snow removal as needed

Job Responsibilities:

· Hardscape/Landscape Estimates, including but not limited to: Construction, Residential, Maintenance, Irrigation and Fertilization; lifecycle from receiving the invitation to submitting the proposal in a timely fashion; assessment of landscape and know if a certain project is applicable to a specific area of land

· Managing executed contracts, including but not limited to: reviewing plans, determining the time-frame of job from start to finish, scheduling the job, assigning the crew to locations with specific functions, working and supervising at job sites as needed, visiting all job sites and assessing work is on time and making sure plans are followed to the directive of the customer

· Maintaining estimate costs as close as possible, always notify customer if there is a change

· Constantly keeping ahead of the scheduling game, being pro-active, completion of contract tasks

· Landscaping: including but not limited to: coordinating crews and gathering list of properties (Commercial and Residential) on a daily basis for clean-up, mowing, mulching, sweeping, pruning, fertilization, irrigation, hydro-seeding, snow removal; and being responsible for staying on schedule as closely as possible

· Construction: schedule jobs, gather materials and equipment and coordinate crews

· Ability to operate a variety of landscape equipment with no supervision

· Maintain at all times a clean and safe work environment while working on projects

· Being professional and courteous at all times when speaking with customers; must be able to handle hard conversations with others; return voice mail messages and emails as quickly as possible; remain in constant contact with the customer

· Assisting with employee engagement and retention

· Assisting with the hiring of new employees

· Attending staff meetings, company meetings

· Other duties as assigned by the President or Office Manager of PLI

Qualifications preferred:

· Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Marketing preferred

· Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Operations Manager

· Experience with MS Suite and Service Autopilot platforms

· Experience with sales, estimates, bids a plus (will train the right candidate)

· Experience managing a Team of 12 employees, scheduling, assigning tasks

· Experience with cold calling/emailing, social media marketing, networking

· Must be able to work independently with little or no daily guidance; must have pro-active attitude and professional/friendly personality

This is an exempt position. Compensation is based upon experience and negotiable.

Should have a valid driver’s license and 2A, 1C Hoisters, Pesticide Applicators license and OSHA 10 certification. Pioneer Landscapes will assist in obtaining licenses and certification.

Should be able to operate snow plow, skid steer-type loader, articulating mini loader, mini excavator equipment.

Benefits include: medical insurance, paid time off, paid sick.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Retirement plan
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Company car
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Easthampton, MA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Operations: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Easthampton, MA 01027 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Easthampton, MA 01027: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $65,000