Landscape Manager

Inframark • Katy, TX

9d

About The Position

The Landscape Manager is responsible for ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the landscape management/maintenance program. The community standards require a first-class level of maintenance and operations at all times. Having well maintained common areas and boulevards are major assets of the Association and their protection and improvement must be paramount.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• We require landscape experience and management experience.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications & internet.
• Ability to work with basic office equipment & phone systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish strong interpersonal relationships.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Customer service oriented.
• Pays attention to detail.
• Identifies & solves problems.
• Escalates issues accordingly.
• Works well with supervision.
• Takes projects to completion.
• Follows all company policies & SOPs.
• Manages multiple tasks.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude.
• Acts in accordance with company vision, mission & values.
• Takes accountability for own performance.
• Willing to take on additional assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Current Texas Irrigators License (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage landscape and lake contracts.
• Responsible for contract oversite and to issue repair or maintenance work orders related to lakes, trees, shrubs, turf, irrigation, drainage and seasonal color
• Coordinate with the landscape contractors for turf care, plant and shrub replacement, trimming and follow through of contract per association(s) guidelines and scope specifications
• Manage irrigation and water management systems.
• Oversee Calsense, rain bird, hunter and other irrigation systems and equipment to ensure proper irrigation levels and efficient use of water
• Investigate and reduce false alerts.
• Verify and issue work orders for tree trimming and removal of dead trees in association areas
• Monitor and manage irrigation system for tracking irrigation repairs, water flow and usage, and evaluate costs.
• Issue work orders and inspect completed repairs as necessary
• Monitor and maintain system to track water usage month-to-month, budget vs. actual and current year vs. prior year comparisons
• Reconcile water meters to flow report
• Recap weather data monthly to substantiate water usage
• Summarize irrigation repairs by category
• Maintain an irrigation system inventory of valves and heads on Calsense system.
• Inspect for water savings opportunities
• Stay up to date on industry knowledge of landscaping, tree enhancement, water conservation and re-use opportunities
• Coordinate with lake management contractor regarding lakes and the oxbows in terms of compliance with contracts, operations, damage and insurance claims, lake stocking, etc.
• Attend all LMA meetings and report to Board on landscape issues and concerns.
• Recommend measures to correct problem areas and enhance appearance of the community
• Provide ongoing updates and reports to the Board and attend Board meetings
• Solicit and develop proposals for recommended projects and present them to the Board for review
• Supervise landscape assistant
• Maintain cost control budget management
• Manage resident concerns related to landscape or lakes within the community
• Perform regular inspections of landscape and lakes in the community and promptly report performance concerns to general manager

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees