Environmental Services
Job Opportunity:
Field Operations Manager
Summary:
ValleyCrest Landscape Maintenance is recognized nationwide as a leader in landscape maintenance services. From regular maintenance and water management to seasonal color and tree care, we can handle every aspect of landscape management, drawing upon our deep experience to serve a wide range of customers, from resorts, retail centers, and corporate campuses to homeowner's associations, public spaces, and private residences. The Field Operations Manager (FOM) plays a critical role in driving productivity, quality, and safety in VCLM’s field operations. Reporting to the Regional Manager, Branch Manager or Operations Manager, the FOM is a key member of the branch leadership team. Crew leaders report both to the FOM and to the Account Manager responsible for each account.
Responsibilities Include:
- Ensure all crews within the branch are working productively and consistent with the ValleyCrest Production System. As a part of that, ensure every crew has a good plan and is working the plan on every job site every day
- Challenge the established sequencing periodically in an effort to continuously improve the plan for each property and proactively plan approach for new jobs before the work begins
- Build a team of fully-trained and highly-performing crew leaders and crews
- Oversee crew leader and gardener training and certification; identify and develop high performing gardeners into crew leaders
- Identify and work to improve lower-performing crew leaders and crews
- Intervene in targeted jobs to re-sequence and re-plan the work to improve performance
- Assist as appropriate in developing production cost estimates for selected new opportunities
- Train and strictly enforce all operational safety procedures and policies
- Ensure work is performed to the level of quality required to completely satisfy each customer
- Act as a liaison between field operations and the administrative, customer service, and general management functions in the branch
Qualifications Include:
- Desire 8 years of landscape experience including 3 years as a crew leader (flexible based upon other qualifications). Additional management and/or training experience is a plus
- Communicates effectively (both written and oral) in both English and Spanish
- Good knowledge of local turfs, shrubs, ground cover, and seasonal color including growth characteristics, appropriate maintenance techniques, and most common issues
- A demonstrated interest and capability in developing people
- Creative problem solver with capacity to innovate
- High-integrity leader who commands respect from crew leaders and account managers
- Team orientation
- Prepared to lead by example, roll up the sleeves and do what it takes to get the job done
- Basic Microsoft Office skills or a willingness to develop
- Licensed to drive in the branch’s state
Deadline:
10/31/2011 (All day)
Deadline Notes:
Not Specified (Posted Sept 2011)
Job Opportunity:
Irrigation Technician
Summary:
Brickman is the green industry leader and the nation’s largest landscape maintenance contractor with over 159 Branches located in 26 states. Founded in 1939, Brickman continues to grow and prosper because of our focus on employee and customer satisfaction. Brickman is hiring Irrigation Technicians for the Greenville, South Carolina area. In addition to irrigation troubleshooting and repair, this is a great opportunity to learn about current water management practices and solutions!
Responsibilities Include:
- Repairing, maintaining and trouble-shooting existing systems,
- The start up and shut down of processes,
- Evaluating and servicing irrigation systems,
- Performing upgrades, and
- Communicating and working with our clients to ensure their expectations are met.
Qualifications Include:
- Trouble-shooting ability (particularly with wiring)
- Operable knowledge of valves and controllers
- Ability to work independently and also to run a crew when necessary
- Horticulture background with emphasis in soils & turf grasses (a plus)
Deadline:
10/31/2011 (All day)
Deadline Notes:
Not Specified (Posted Sept 2011)
Disclosure:
COME JOIN OUR FUN AND HARD-WORKING TEAM! EOE
Job Opportunity:
Landscape Foreman
Summary:
Spring Landscaping is seeking a Landscape Foreman to work full time in
Chelmsford, MA.
Responsibilities Include:
Qualifications Include:
Must have min 3 yrs experience in lawn maintenance/landscape
construction. Valid driver's license & reliable transportation. Successful applicant will possess an upbeat personality who is reliable, conscientious & can pay attention to detail. Knowledge of Chelmsford & plow experience a plus.
Salary Notes:
Salary commensurate with experience.
Deadline:
11/30/2011 (All day)
Deadline Notes:
Not Specified (Posted October 2011)
To Apply:
Call Greg 978-256-9410
Job Opportunity:
Tree Work ~ Utility Line Clearance
Summary:
Penn Line Services Inc. is seeking Climbers, Trimmers, and Bucket Operators needed for full-time local work in Lansdale, PA.
Qualifications Include:
Applicants MUST have 6 mths verifiable trimming exp. CDL License a plus.
Salary Notes:
We offer excellent wages & benefits.
Deadline:
11/30/2011 (All day)
Deadline Notes:
Not Specified (Posted October 2011)
To Apply:
Email resume to cindy@pennline.com 1-800-448-9110 (x 130)
Disclosure:
EOE/AA/D/M/F/H/V
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