Title: Irrigation Manager
Location: Freeport, FL
Base Pay : $85,000-$90,000
Benefits: 401k, Company Car, Health, Dental, Vision, Bonus Eligible, stock discount.
A leading commercial landscape company is looking for the next Irrigation Manager to oversee the Irrigation Department of 15 experienced techs. We are looking for a true leader, with deep industry knowledge, who can train, develop, and operate the department.
Here's what you'd do: The Irrigation Manager (IM) schedules and directs personnel and resources towards providing quality, cost-effective irrigation services to clients. IMs also support the Account Manager(s) in estimating, design and client meetings as needed. IMs will also sell irrigation services to clients, with or without base maintenance contracts, on their own. The Irrigation Manager will oversee a commercial landscape portfolio and multiple service teams. The Irrigation Manager will be responsible for training and developing these individuals and providing day-to-day operational scheduling and guidance.
You'd be responsible for: - Understanding client needs via regular communication with the Account Manager(s)
- Managing all irrigation services, including the coordination of all materials, people, equipment and subcontractors required to produce quality work
- Inspecting properties prior to scheduled service in order to properly prepare specific action plan for service
- After installation and services, monitoring all aspects of the irrigation system and identify any problems
- As necessary, performing hands-on work with crews to meet work and scheduling demands
- Working with the Branch Manager to identify staffing needs, hire new crew, and prepare daily crew schedules
- Ensuring proper paperwork is completed for all employee changes and new hires
- Communicating with, counsel, train, discipline, review, and develop growth plan for employees
- Hands-on training and support of crew members, including proper operation of equipment, pruning techniques, safety, and quality standards
- Focusing on safety and monitor safety records
- Maintaining and managing all required administrative systems, including but not limited to time sheets, job databases, and service schedules
- Ordering materials as needed and monitor costs and deliveries
- Requesting purchase orders and use in accordance with company guidelines
- Assisting the Branch Manager in the performance of irrigation sales tasks as required
You might be a good fit if you have: - Minimum of a 2 year degree in a business related field or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 3 years of prior customer service, management, and leadership experience within an organization, the landscaping industry or local marketplace, including at least 1 year supervisory experience
- Certifications and licenses needed to perform work in local market
