Crew Leader - Landscape Maintenance

About the role

As a Field Manager at Ruppert Landscape, you will manage labor and materials in the field to complete assigned contract maintenance and snow removal projects. You will also develop the people who report to you. Success is measured by contract renewals, jobs completed within budgeted hours, and low turnover of assistants and crewmembers. This role requires cooperation with other landscape management field managers to meet overall branch goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop a clear understanding of company philosophies, branch goals, and financial position.
• Get to know your team to help them develop within the company; set goals and monitor progress through formal and informal evaluations.
• Participate in training by attending or conducting certification sessions regularly.
• Plan, schedule, and supervise daily production activities on assigned contracts.
• Understand hourly and cost budgets for each job; monitor job hours, reports, and costs, and take action as needed.
• Communicate budget hours to assistants and crewmembers.
• Build strong client relationships; monitor work quality, inspect jobs daily, complete property service reports, and proactively address issues.
• Sell extras using T&M tickets.
• Maintain assigned vehicle and equipment in good working order.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to manage others and work with service customers.
• At least one year of experience in commercial contract maintenance.
• Two or four-year horticultural or related degree with two years of industry experience (or equivalent industry experience/certifications).
• Ability to identify and diagnose insect and disease problems and schedule appropriate treatments.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible work/life balance
• Family-oriented company culture

About the company

Ruppert Landscape is a commercial landscape construction and management company, family-owned and employee-owned, headquartered in Montgomery County, MD. We operate in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Texas, Delaware, and Tennessee. Our mission is to provide opportunities for our people, take excellent care of our customers, and be good stewards of the environment and our community.