Horticulturist Supervisor

Bruce Co•Middleton, WI

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bruce Company is proud to be a local, family-run landscaping company that’s been in business for 70 years. We are passionate about achieving incredible results for our customers and offer an exciting and collaborative company culture where our employees grow along with our company. Why Choose The Bruce Company? $1,000 sing up bonus. Benefits: weekly pay and year-round benefits. Work/Life Balance: Enjoy work/life balance and a flexible Scheduled. Transportation: Provided with a company vehicle. Impactful Work: Make a difference by beautifying the outdoor environment. Prestigious Projects: Work on some of the largest and most prestigious projects in Dane County. Career Development: Establish and advance your career with Southern Wisconsin’s leader in landscaping. What You’ll Be Doing The Horticulturist Supervisor is responsible for the hands-on training and supervision of crews working on landscape Maintenance management projects. Primary duties include: managing, and developing of skilled individuals; assure necessary training is accomplished for a skilled labor staff; maintain effective communications with the Production Manager, Sales Staff, clients and crew leaders on a daily basis; and ensure projects are completed with quality and timeliness.

Requirements

A minimum of 5-7 years landscape maintenance experience is required;
At least 3 years of crew leader or supervisor experience required; 5-7 years of leadership experience preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work with employees and effectively resolve employee relations issues
Plant identification knowledge of trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials is required.
Comprehensive understanding of Landscape Management, including knowledge of equipment and ability to read a landscaping plan.
Ability to prioritize and strategically manage multiple projects, staff and a varying workload.
Current knowledge and application of safety regulations and requirements involved with landscape maintenance tasks.
Demonstrated leadership skills, including problem solving and employee relations management.
Ability to analyze project details and necessities.
Advanced computer skills, including MS Outlook (email), Word, and Excel.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English is helpful.

Responsibilities

Consult and analyze project specifics with the Production Manager to ensure a smooth and efficient landscape management process.
Coordinate landscape management crews; scheduling work on jobsites on a weekly basis in coordination with the Production Manager.
Review the landscape management plans and schedule materials and equipment to be delivered to the job site on a timely basis.
Visit job sites regularly and provide crews with necessary information to complete assigned tasks.
Discuss all aspects of the job with the crew leader to ensure there is an understanding of the work that needs to be done and properly communicate it to the rest of the crew members. Ensure that the project is completed in the most efficient way possible.
Resolve problems that may arise on the job site.
Ensure needed paperwork is done.
Provide hands-on training for crew leaders and laborers.
Ensure quality performance by employees, on an ongoing basis, taking appropriate action to correct unsatisfactory behavior.
Assure current skills are maintained by doing refresher training.
Manages a Snow Route for snow removal during the winter months.
Keep updated on changes in the landscape industry and provide appropriate training to laborers and crew leaders.
Understand changing customer demands; acquire necessary skills and information to train crew leaders and laborers as needed on such changes.
Maintain a positive relationship with internal and external customers and employees.
Meet with clients on the job site and establish a positive rapport. Verify mutual understanding of work to be completed on the job site and answer any questions as needed. Coordinate any communications with the appropriate staff.
Understand all Company policies, seek clarification when needed, and support the policies by modeling them and explaining them to all employees.
Model and promote safe work habits and a safe work environment for all employees.
Perform miscellaneous work during the off-season, including snow route management, planning for the coming season, and any other special projects.
Promote a customer service program that meets company standards.
Set standards for a quality company image that invites customers to repeat their business and employees to return the following season.
Communicate effectively with all staff and clients.
Communicate any issues with the appropriate staff members to ensure the highest efficiency.
Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor/manager.