What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager - Maintenance position at United Land Services?
Company Overview: United Land Services (ULS) is a leading full-service landscaping company, providing a comprehensive range of commercial landscape installation and maintenance services. Our expertise spans landscape design, maintenance, irrigation systems, hardscapes, and outdoor lighting. We proudly serve diverse properties, from single-family home developments to condominium complexes, commercial buildings, and shopping centers.
Job Description: We are currently seeking a dedicated Production Manager for our landscaping operations. In this key role, you will oversee the maintenance functions of your assigned branch, ensuring that quality, cost-effective services are delivered to clients. As a Production Manager, you will collaborate closely with Account Managers to provide exceptional customer service, efficient estimating, and effective budgeting.
Essential Job Functions:
- Understand client needs through regular communication with Account Managers.
- Ensure that job site quality and appearance meet both client and company standards.
- Manage all landscape services, including coordination of materials, personnel, equipment, and subcontractors.
- Inspect properties before scheduled services, preparing action plans as necessary.
- Monitor and identify issues with irrigation systems, landscape health, insects, or diseases.
- Assist crews as needed to meet work demands.
- Enforce company policies related to safety, equipment upkeep, storage, and training.
- Collaborate with Account Managers to identify staffing needs, hire crew members, and schedule daily work.
- Oversee employee training, development, counseling, and disciplinary actions.
- Provide hands-on training and support to crew members.
- Focus on safety standards and maintain safety records.
- Manage required paperwork and Aspire entries.
- Order materials, monitor costs, and deliveries.
- Manage and mentor direct reports within your division.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma and a minimum of five years of progressive maintenance landscaping industry experience, including at least two years in a leadership role.
- Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Associate’s Degree preferred.
- Bi-lingual communication skills are a plus.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Solid knowledge of landscaping equipment, tools, and machinery.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong listening skills with patience and empathy.
- Highly motivated, well-organized, detail-oriented, creative, and innovative.
- Effective time management skills with a sense of urgency.
- Computer proficiency.
- Safety leadership skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot and work from mobile offices or corporate vehicles in the field.
- Positive representation of ULS’s employee base.
