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Ruppert Landscape · 2 days ago

Field Manager

Essex, MD

Contract

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$49K/yr - $55K/yr

2+ years exp

Ruppert Landscape is a family and employee-owned commercial landscape management and construction company based in Montgomery County, MD, with operations across several states. The Field Manager is responsible for managing labor and materials in the field to complete assigned maintenance and snow removal projects, while also training team members and ensuring client satisfaction.

Building MaterialReal Estate

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop a clear understanding of the philosophies by which the company operates, the short-and long-term goals of the branch, and the financial position of the branch

Get to know your people in an effort to help them develop within the company. Set goals with them and monitor their progress through timely formal and informal evaluations

Be an active part of our training process by attending or conducting certification training sessions on a regular basis

Plan, schedule and supervise daily production activities on assigned contracts

Develop a clear understanding of the hourly and cost budgets for each of your jobs. Monitor by reviewing job hours, reports, and job costs regularly and taking action as needed. Communicate budget hours to assistants and crewmembers

Develop a good relationship with the client on every job

Monitor quality of work and be proactive in bringing issues to the customer’s attention by inspecting the job at the end of each day and completing property service reports

Sell an acceptable level of extras through the use of T&M tickets

Maintain assigned vehicle and equipment in good working order

Qualification

Management skillsCustomer service skillsHorticultural degreeInsectDisease diagnosisVehicleEquipment knowledge

Required

Demonstrated skill and ability to manage others at other levels

Demonstrated skill and ability to work with service customers

At least one year of experience doing contract maintenance work in a commercial setting

Two or four-year horticultural or related degrees and two years of industry experience. Additional industry experience or industry certifications can substitute for a non-related degree, a two-year degree, or no degree

Ability to identify and diagnose insect and disease problems and schedule appropriate treatment

Working knowledge of vehicles and equipment used in contract maintenance and snow removal

Valid driver's license with a clean record over the last three years