Landscape Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• Defines overall landscape maintenance plan for The Homesteads, LOV, and LCA properties.
• Oversees all landscape maintenance contractors for ROA and public areas excluding golf courses.
• Works with the Director of the ROA/Property Manager to establish budgets for all areas.
• Instructs and supervises landscape maintenance and ROA maintenance personnel.
• Affirms scheduled staff presence, knowledge of their duties for the day, and performance according to established standards.
• Responsible for timely completion of employee evaluations and related personnel paperwork.
• Supervises contractors installing landscaping, irrigation, and other related services.
• Develops and maintains a master program for all irrigation systems for The Homesteads, LOV, LCA properties.
• Authorizes payment for services and goods provided within budget guidelines.
• Provides a list of all areas requiring annual, semi-annual, and/or periodic color.
• Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of LCA ponds.
• Repairs road right of ways after utility work and other damage.
• Identifies and implements improved controls over erosion and landscape drainage.
• Works closely with other departments on additional landscaping needs, providing plans and installation when needed.
• Investigates property owner concerns as requested and implements solutions when possible.
• Oversees Wildlife Management projects across all companies.

Qualifications/Requirements/Experience/Education

• BS degree in horticulture or equivalent experience.
• Proven leadership skills with ability to train and motivate at the line level.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills including budgeting capability.
• Positive people skills with ability to work with others and/or independently.
• Computer knowledge of Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• The ability to work outdoors in different weather conditions.
• The ability to stand, bend, stretch, and lift 50 lbs.
• The ability to walk on uneven surfaces and lengthy distances.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Paid time off starting after 6 months; sick, personal days, and 10 paid holidays after 90 days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• LTD and STDE.
• Employee discounts: food, retail merchandise, boat rentals.
• Golf privileges.