Lawn and Plant Healthcare Field Manager

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LAWN AND PLANT HEALTHCARE MANAGER

Salary range $70,000 - 75,000 (depending on experience)

Position open in Stamford, CT

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Hoffman Landscapes is a local, Top 100 Landscape Company that serves residential customers located in Fairfield and Litchfield Counties in CT and Westchester County in NY. With a 30-year track record of 10% plus yearly growth, top-notch customer service and a positive working environment, we offer the excitement and opportunity that can only come from a company that is financially strong and committed to growth.

Visit us at www.hoffmanlandscapes.com to learn more!

The Lawn and Plant Healthcare Manager will oversee the PHC & LHC department and handle scheduling, materials allocations, quality control, dispatch, safety, and all aspects of running the PHC and LHC departments.

In this position, you must be thoroughly familiar with all proper pruning and mulching practices. You must be well versed in tree and plant ID and familiar with tree, plant and lawn care and its applications to include: safe handling of materials, proper mixing and transporting of materials, First Aid procedures in case of an accident or spillage, proper application of materials, properly diagnosing insect and disease issues, operating all equipment, proper pesticide reporting per state regulations, ordering correct materials, and interfacing with customers, etc.

This is a working management position – candidate is required to do field work as part of a crew in addition to management tasks, 60% in the field and 40% administrative.

Responsibilities:

* Oversee our Regular & Organic Plant and Lawn Health Care program, including Pruning and Mulch, on high-end residential properties in lower Fairfield County, Connecticut and Westchester County, New York and achieve sales goals.

* Schedule all ticketed work for PHC and LHC teams

* Submits any pesticide reports annually per state requirements and ensure technicians keep accurate records

* Achieve budgeted profits for the year for the PHC/LHC Department

* Communicate with employees and management

* Build cohesive, flexible crew and participate in hiring efforts. Provide quarterly/annual performance reviews and goals for each team member

* Assist in maintaining an organization chart of the PHC/LHC Department for current year and for future projections, including Fleet needs.

* Assist in maintaining a yearly budget for your department of revenue, direct and indirect costs, small tools, meals & entertainment.

* Oversee schedules, time entries and work tickets/material allocations in a timely manner. Review and manage any issues for your team.

* Continually provide safety training to employees and subcontractors, and ensure they have and use appropriate safety equipment and practices. Ensure team and subcontractor compliance to our safety program and to all appropriate laws.

* Focus on client and team member retention

Qualifications:

* High School Diploma or Equivalent. Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field OR prior experience working in the tree care industry is preferred but not required

* 1-3 years’ experience in landscape field

* 3A Supervisory Commercial Pesticide License (preferred)

* NY Commercial Pesticide License (preferred)

* Arborist License (preferred)

* Valid driver’s license and clean MVR

* Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, ability to learn Aspire Landscape Software

* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate and interact effectively with employees and management in a team environment.

* Ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy and quality, prioritize workload.

* Ability to resolve conflict appropriately and be resourceful with problem solving.

* Ability to analyze situations and properly respond in a clear, efficient, concise way.

* Preferred: Bilingual, English and Spanish.

Hoffman Landscapes is a family company of the Mariani Premier Group. Founded by gre