Bilingual Greenhouse Lead

Job Overview

Mariani Landscape is seeking a Greenhouse Lead/Yard Supervisor to lead yard operations. This role involves leading, training, and managing a team to ensure the health and readiness of premium nursery stock.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest quality plant inventory and inspect all incoming deliveries.
• Lead, direct, and train the yard crew in daily activities.
• Manage the loading, unloading, and storage of all materials, as well as the removal of refuse from the facility.
• Operate and train staff on all yard machinery safely.
• Collaborate with crews on yard organization, layout, and the strategic storage of onsite materials.
• Order and stock soft and hard goods while following established purchasing processes and approving invoices.
• Record all plant material shipped to jobsites and ensure the accuracy of all operational paperwork.
• Provide timely updates on status or internal concerns to the Materials Manager and participate in weekly departmental meetings.
• Work independently or as a team on recurring and special projects, consistently evaluating work to exceed client expectations.
• Maintain company work standards, follow all policies, and arrive prepared and on time for each workday.

Job Requirements

• At least 5 years experience with plant material, specifically in yard operations.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of plant, tree, and flower varieties to rigorously inspect third-party vendor deliveries.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of pest identification and disease management.
• Ability to lead others and train and develop staff for career development.
• Ability to operate yard machinery, including a backhoe, front-end loader, and forklift.
• Ability to work in a team environment, including taking direction and constructive feedback from team members, as well as providing feedback to other team members.
• Minimize non-productive time and fill slow periods with activities that will enable you to prepare to meet the future needs of internal and external clients.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills with Mariani associates and vendors on a consistent basis.
• Able to deliver quality results under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate flexibility to perform duties wherever volume deems it necessary.

The Perks

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• FSA/HSA PerkSpot
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)

Pay Transparency

Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.

Position Range

$55,000.00 - $70,000.00