Position Overview

The Field Supervisor is an experienced professional directing the activities of their crews. He/she assures that team resources are used efficiently, personnel are adequately developed, and client needs and expectations are being met.

Essential Responsibilities

• Managing daily labor schedules.
• Managing morning load-up to ensure that all vehicles are in safe operating order, loaded with the proper tools/equipment, and work ticket/issues are properly assigned for each crew.
• Communicating with crew leads specific site needs not listed on work tickets or issues as communicated by account managers.
• Responsible for monitoring work processes and quality of crews via onsite visits and audits.
• Responsible for proper training in the operation of equipment/tools.
• Responsible for addressing and minimizing equipment emergencies and break-downs in the field, and completing appropriate paperwork.
• Responsible for addressing and minimizing accidents and incidents related to staff and customer property, and completing appropriate paperwork.
• Managing the afternoon shut down of crews and equipment in the yard.
• Communicating and documenting to the operations manager and mechanics any repair and replacement requirements on equipment/tools.
• Responsible for reviewing, calculating, and approving time sheets and work tickets.
• Responsible for preparing for and managing material and equipment needs for the following day and assuring readiness.
• Responsible for tracking documentation of materials used on jobs.
• Responsible for proper use and enforcement of PPE.
• Responsible for the condition of vehicles, equipment, and tools per company policy.
• Document jobs that are underbid directly to the operations manager; not to sales.
• Plan, schedule, and supervise daily activities for crews. Assists employees as necessary to meet production schedules. Confer with operations manager to coordinate shared equipment.
• Monitor department activities to ensure that instructions are followed, deadlines are met, and schedules are maintained by inspecting properties and crews.
• Enforce operating procedures and work processes that ensure performance and personnel safety standards.
• Review daily time sheets and other management reports, take action or make recommendations to correct variances outside expected results.
• Train employees in proper landscape, maintenance, and basic irrigation techniques and department equipment operation and maintenance.
• Monitor performance and conduct periodic performance evaluations for employees; document all personnel actions (disciplinary action, performance evaluations, wage changes, employee classifications, etc.).
• Follow all federal, state, and local laws (Locator- OSHA, etc.)
• Assist with implementation of the safety program enforcing safe work behavior and maintaining safe work sites.
• Assist human resources by insuring employees follow all company policies and procedures.
• Perform all required administrative paperwork timely, accurately, and legibly.
• Maintain a professional appearance by wearing proper uniform.
• Arrive to work at scheduled time.
• Assist with ice & snow removal operations if needed.
• Support mission, goals, and strategies of Landmark Landscapes
• Assist with other duties as needed.

Knowledge, Experience, and Other Requirements

• This position prefers a two-year or four-year degree in landscape horticulture, or a related field, plus a minimum of two to four years of experience as a manager in landscape or maintenance, or a minimum of three to five years of experience as a manager in landscape or maintenance.
• A superior knowledge of standard landscape horticultural practices is required along with a basic understanding of hardscape and irrigation concepts.
• Candidate must be proficient in the use of computers and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Candidate must be fluent in English.
• Basic Spanish, preferred.
• Strong communication skills, supervisory skills, and mechanical aptitude are a must.
• Candidate must have excellent organizational skills and a keen attention to detail.
• Have not been convicted of a felony and is not a registered sex offender.
• Be able to pass an initial drug test and any future tests.

Certifications

This position requires that the individual be certified and licensed as follows:

• Valid State Drivers License. CDL preferred; must maintain a driving record that is insurable by the company’s agent.
• Certified Landscape Professional, preferred.
• Pesticide Trainee License, preferred, Certified Commercial Applicator, preferred.
• Ornamental and Turf Pest Control, preferred.

Physical Demands: The physical demands outlined are examples of the type of demands the employee will encounter on the job site. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; crouch; stoop or kneel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.

EEO Statement

Yardnique, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status. Yardnique hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications and in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws.