Landscape Operations Manager

Metropolitan Forestry Services • Ballwin, MO

386d • $40,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Landscape Operations Manager at Metropolitan Forestry Services, Inc. is responsible for overseeing landscape maintenance operations, including sales, project execution, and staff management. This role requires a blend of technical knowledge in horticulture and arboriculture, along with strong leadership and communication skills to ensure client satisfaction and project success. The position involves a minimum of 50 hours of work per week, with a salary plus commission structure based on sales performance.

Requirements

• Must have valid driver's license
• Ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle and pull a trailer
• Must be able to get and maintain a valid Missouri Class B Commercial Driver's License
• Degree in Landscape Design, horticulture or related field
• Certified Horticulturalist and/or Master Gardener
• Certified Arborist Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Certified Pesticide Applicators license or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of participating and supervising employee operation and supervising the construction of retaining walls, installing drainage systems, bed maintenance, and operation of all related equipment
• Knowledgeable in ornamental tree and shrub pruning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire
• Strong integrity and leadership qualities to effectively guide a professional team

Nice To Haves

• Experience in landscape design and project management
• Ability to work under various weather conditions
• Strong problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Sales of landscape, planting, tree care and PHC jobs to meet monthly/annual sales minimums
• Oversee all aspects of project execution, ensuring timelines and budgets are met
• Interact with clients and provide education and desired landscape plans
• Maintain close communication with clients to ensure satisfaction and manage expectations
• Oversee all landscape and nursery staff
• Training, onboarding and continuing education of Landscape staff
• All ordering and sourcing of plant and Landscape material for jobs
• Conduct site inspections to ensure quality control and adherence to project plans
• Maintain our safety training program to ensure safety standards are met
• Manage budgets, control costs, and maximize profitability of landscaping operations
• Schedule and plan labor, materials, and equipment for upcoming projects
• Budget for Landscaping projects
• Pick up and inspection of plant material in time for scheduled jobs
• Nursery Inventory and Management and ensure all plant material is fit for sale
• Watering and management of all plant material in nursery
• Installation and breakdown of Irrigation system in Spring and Winter
• Tagging and verifying all plant material for each job
• Loading all plant & landscape material each night/morning for jobs into trucks with Skidsteer
• Tracking any plant material that was replaced under warranty
• Maintain Arborist and horticulturalist certifications continuing education annually
• Any other duties as assigned to help further company goals

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Safety equipment provided
• Retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed