My client is seeking a proven "Director of Lawn Maintenance" to aggressively grow and capitalize on maintenance opportunities that currently exist within our business. This is an exciting career opportunity for the right individual, to lead, implement and direct the operations of a new Lawn Maintenance division; with a company poised and ready to support the venture.
This client has been a leader in the landscape construction industry for over 30 years. Recently, it was ranked as No. 38 in Lawn and Landscapes "Top 100." They have evolved into a complete site services company; with a specific focus on irrigation, landscape/sod, and drainage for Residential and Commercial Construction.
As they continue our growth and success in the industry, we are looking to expand on the services we offer; creating more value for customers and continuing to diversify our services over multiple revenue streams.
The Director of Lawn Maintenance is responsible for the challenging task of getting our maintenance division on its feet. The candidate will be knowledgeable in both the technical and business aspects surrounding the maintenance industry and will be driven to prove themselves as a future leader for the Company.
WHAT THE COMPANY OFFERS
- Competitive Income Structure - Salary with Bonus Potential tied to profitability.
- Major medical, dental and vision are available after 90 Days.
- 14 personal days plus Paid Company Holidays per year.
- Cell Phone and Vehicle Allowance with paid fuel.
- A challenging career where hard work and results are recognized and rewarded.
WHAT THE COMPANY EXPECTS OUT OF YOU:
- Manage/oversee operations of entire maintenance division including estimating, operations, and sales.
- Establish and implement goals, procedures, and policies for the entire division.
- Combine sales, operations, and financial knowledge to achieve organizational goals.
- Apply effective leadership, management, and innovative ideas to increase long term efficiency
- Oversee Hiring and Staffing needs of the Division (Account Managers, Foreman, etc).
- Assist with selection of equipment and setup of Crew Trucks and Trailers for maximum efficiency.
- Understand and contribute to profitability goals through planning of monthly operations; including management of labor, materials, personnel, and processes.
- Identify inefficiencies and implement processes to mitigate and improve operations.
- Identify opportunities to develop the division into a formidable operation.
- Build long term relationships with clients and vendors that foster customer satisfaction and retention.
- Assist with creating, developing, and continually improving estimating processes relating to maintenance.
DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/CHARACTERISTICS: Extensive management/operations experience in the maintenance industry at the mid to senior levels.
- Hard working with good communication skills. Results driven.
- Experience managing all aspects of a maintenance division (technical and business operations)
- Ability to communicate with upper management regarding creation and execution of a plan.
- "No excuse" attitude. Willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
Job Type: Full-time-Direct Hire
Location: Flexible to any client location (Houston, San Antonio, DFW or Austin)
Base Salary: Depending on Experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.