Administrative Clerk

About the role

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, fences, and outdoor lighting. We serve diverse properties, from single-family home developments to condominium complexes, commercial buildings, and shopping centers.

Responsibilities

• Record Management: Compile, update, and maintain company records efficiently.
• Scheduling: Utilize Aspire software to schedule construction and landscaping jobs.
• Information Gathering: Collect information from documents and field personnel for landscaping projects.
• Data Entry: Accurately input data into the Aspire landscaping platform.
• Project Tracking: Reconcile project totals and hours within the system.
• Clerical Duties: Perform general clerical tasks like photocopying, scanning, faxing, mail distribution, and filing. This position is also responsible for AR & AP duties.
• Administrative Assistance: Assist branch management with tasks such as drafting correspondence and scheduling meetings.
• Proofreading: Review reports for errors in typing, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Materials Handling: May be responsible for picking up and distributing materials.
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain and care for company property and equipment.
• Relationship Building: Foster positive working relationships with colleagues, vendors, and customers.
• Time Management: Meet deadlines without compromising on customer service or quality.
• Safety Promotion: Promote workplace safety.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to all relevant codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Training: Complete training classes and seminars as required by management.
• Additional Tasks: Perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of administrative experience.
• Experience in a blue collar environment helpful.
• Preferred: Prior experience in the landscape or construction industry.
• Desired Skills: Familiarity with Aspire Landscape Management Software, Exactix, Supply Pro, or Vendor suite.
• Equivalent combinations of training and experience may substitute for the degree requirement.

Skills

• Commitment to representing the company with integrity and professionalism.
• Self-starter with a positive and proactive attitude.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic office technology issues.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Team player who can also work independently.
• Strict maintenance of confidentiality.

Work Environment

This role primarily operates in an indoor office setting, with occasional exposure to outdoor elements due to the industry. The position requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive motion, along with occasional standing, walking, lifting (up to 20 lbs), and intermittent moving, climbing, and crouching.

About the company

Founded in 2001 as United Landscapes, United Land Services has grown from a local provider into a leading name in commercial landscape design, installation, and maintenance across the Southeast. Through strategic growth and a commitment to quality, we now serve hundreds of commercial clients from more than 30 locations throughout Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Our dedicated team has grown to over 1,600 employees, all working to deliver best-in-class landscape solutions and exceptional customer service every day.