Landscaping Manager

Position Opening:

Landscaping Manager

Want a career that makes a difference in your community?

Chinook Enterprises is seeking a Landscaping Manager to join our Commercial Grounds Maintenance division in providing quality landscape maintenance to our contracts within Skagit County.

OUR ORGANIZATION

Chinook Enterprises was founded in 1980. We are a non-profit designed to operate as a business, but with a social mission: supporting full participation in community life for people with disabilities or other barriers. Full participation must start with successful employment.

OUR GOAL

To help people live more productive and fulfilling lives by striving to gain competitive employment as well as inclusion in the community.

OUR ACTION

We demonstrate a positive environment to work, train, and provide service to our customers regardless of culture, age, gender, abilities, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, genetic information, socioeconomic status, and language of origin. We prioritize diversity education for our staff and stakeholders and regularly assess our employee, customer, and stakeholder demographics to improve our effectiveness.

TO APPLY

We are committed to adding voices to our team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We encourage black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), military veterans and spouses, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ identifying individuals, and those with work gaps to apply and help us in our vision to realize a community that celebrates inclusion and diversity through innovative leadership and partnerships.

To learn more about us, the position and to apply, please visit https://chinookenterprises.org/about/careers/

Download our application and submit it with your Cover Letter and Resume through our website. Or apply in person at: Chinook Enterprises, 2026 Laventure Rd. Mt Vernon, WA 98273

POSITION SUMMARY

The Landscaping Manager position is a full-time, non-exempt position which functions within the Landscaping Department of the agency. The position comes under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager. This position involves overseeing or providing the direct supervision of team members and program customers, landscaping tasks and managing all functions of the Landscaping Department. The position oversees the requirements of the company’s Landscape maintenance contracts, ensuring that all obligations and quality requirements with contractors are met on a consistent basis. The person employed in this position may perform landscaping supervision, customer training, quality compliance checks and contract relations.

QUALIFICATIONS

For full job description with qualifications, please visit our website at https://chinookenterprises.org/about/careers/

Education & Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Horticulture, or related field preferred.

· A minimum of two years’ experience in landscape maintenance and operating landscape equipment is required.

· A minimum of three years’ landscape maintenance supervisory experience is required.

· Experience managing and developing employees, including coaching, performance management, scheduling, and operational oversight, is preferred.

· A combination of experience may be substituted for these requirements.

Certificates

· Required Washington State Driver’s license, basic vehicle liability insurance and be insurable.

· Required to submit and pass a Washington State Patrol background check as well as a DSHS background check.

· Must have, or obtain, a CPR certificate within six months of employment or current certification upon hire.

· Must have, or obtain, a valid Pesticide Management License from the Washing State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) within six months of employment or current license upon hire.

· Must take required courses to maintain Pesticide Management License annually.

Skills & Abilities

· Must be able to manage the Landscaping Department in an organized and efficient manner.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent organizational and time management skills.

· Knowledge of budgeting, scheduling, and compliance processes.

· Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

· Must possess independent decision-making skills and ability to prioritize tasks.

· Must have good mechanical aptitude and be familiar with landscaping equipment.

· Must be willing to work non-standard working hours when contract needs demand.

· Must display initiative, ability to learn, flexibility, integrity, and self-discipline.

· Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

· Must present and maintain a professional image to consumers.

· Ability to adhere to corporate policies as detailed in the Employee Policies and Procedures Handbook.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software with the ability to learn to utilize new technologies.

Other

· Must be able to pass WA State Patrol and DSHS Background Checks.

· Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

· The selected candidate will be required to provide proof of the COVID-19 vaccination prior to hire, unless appropriately accommodated.

· Position will start by end of October.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Starting Wage: $37.92- $45.34 per hour DOE

Benefits: We offer an excellent benefits package, including full coverage on medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) matching retirement, 10 paid holidays, 160 hours of paid vacation, paid sick leave, an optional vision benefit that is available at a low cost, voluntary life insurance, dependent care FSA, tuition reimbursement program, quarterly incorporate massage and company provided mental fitness app Nivati. We have a great culture, flexibility, and offer training and development opportunities.

Pay: $37.92 - $45.34 per hour

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• landscape maintenance and operating landscape equipment : 2 years (Required)
• maintenance supervisory: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Washington State Driver’s license (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38 - $45