Landscape Manager

Reynolds Lake Oconee•Greensboro, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Landscape Manager defines the overall landscape maintenance plan for The Homesteads, LOV, and LCA properties. This role oversees all landscape maintenance contractors for ROA and public areas (excluding golf courses), works with the Director of ROA/Property Manager to establish budgets, and instructs/supervises landscape maintenance and ROA maintenance personnel. The manager ensures scheduled staff are present, knowledgeable, and performing duties to standard, and is responsible for employee evaluations and related paperwork. They also supervise contractors for landscaping and irrigation, develop and maintain irrigation system programs, authorize payments within budget, provide lists for seasonal color, and are responsible for the upkeep of LCA ponds. Additionally, this role involves repairing road right-of-ways, implementing erosion and drainage controls, collaborating with other departments on landscaping needs, investigating property owner concerns, and overseeing Wildlife Management projects.

Requirements

BS degree in horticulture or equivalent experience
Proven leadership skills with ability to train and motivate at the line level
Good communication skills both written and verbal
Strong organizational skills including budgeting capability
Positive people skills with ability to work with others and/or independently
Computer knowledge of Microsoft Word, and Excel
The ability to work outdoors in different weather conditions
The ability to stand, bend, stretch and lift 50 lbs.
The ability to walk on uneven surfaces and lengthy distances.

Responsibilities

Defines overall landscape maintenance plan for The Homesteads, LOV, and LCA properties.
Oversees all landscape maintenance contractors for ROA and public areas excluding golf courses.
Works with the Director of the ROA/Property Manager to establish budgets for all those areas.
Instructs and supervises landscape maintenance and ROA maintenance personnel.
Assures scheduled staff is present, knowledgeable in that day's duties, and is performing their duties in accordance with established standards.
Responsible for the timely completion of employee evaluations and related personnel paperwork.
Supervises contractors installing landscaping, irrigation, and other related services.
Develops and maintains a master program for all irrigation systems for The Homesteads, LOV, LCA properties.
Authorizes payment for services and goods provided within budget guidelines.
Provides a list of all areas requiring annual, semi-annual and/or periodic color.
Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of LCA ponds.
Repairs road right of ways after utility work and other damage.
Identifies and implements improved controls over erosion and landscape drainage.
Works closely with other departments on additional landscaping needs, providing plans and installation when needed.
Investigates property owner concerns as requested and implements solutions when possible.
Oversees Wildlife Management projects across all companies.