What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Manager – Luxury Residential Properties position at Glenwood Management Corp?
We are seeking an experienced Landscape & Horticulture Supervisor to lead our Landscape division team and oversee the care and maintenance of landscaped areas throughout our luxury residential properties. The ideal candidate has strong horticultural knowledge, proven leadership skills, excellent attention to detail, and a passion for maintaining exceptional outdoor spaces.
Responsibilities
- Oversee landscape maintenance and horticultural operations across ourresidential properties.
- Supervise, train, and coordinate a team of landscape maintenance employees.
- Transport and coordinate the landscape team to and from the company's residential properties throughout Manhattan and surrounding locations as required
- Assign daily tasks and establish priorities to ensure all properties and landscaped areas are maintained to the company's high standards.
- Inspect properties regularly and ensure grounds are clean, healthy, safe, and visually appealing.
- Plant, fertilize, prune, transplant, and care for trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals.
- Monitor plant health and identify diseases, pests, nutrient deficiencies, and other issues.
- Conduct or coordinate soil testing and implement appropriate treatments.
- Identify damaging insects and pests and take appropriate corrective measures.
- Oversee seasonal plantings and landscape improvements.
- Safely operate, clean, and maintain landscaping tools, machinery, and equipment.
- Ensure staff follow proper landscaping techniques, safety procedures, and company standards.
- Coordinate with property management and outside landscaping vendors when necessary.
- Monitor inventory of plants, soil, fertilizer, tools, and other landscaping supplies.
- Assist with scheduling, work planning, and allocation of staff across multiple properties.
- Provide feedback and guidance to team members and address performance or operational issues as needed.
- Maintain a professional appearance and ensure the landscaping team represents the company appropriately while working at residential properties.
- Manage and submit weekly payroll for the landscape division ensuring accurate timekeeping information.
Qualifications
- Minimum 6 years of professional landscape maintenance, gardening, or horticultural experience, with prior supervisory experience preferred.
- Previous experience at luxury residential, apartment, commercial, or high-end properties preferred.
- Horticulture certificate or formal horticultural training preferred.
- Knowledge of seasonal landscape maintenance and horticultural best practices.
- Ability to safely operate and maintain landscaping tools and equipment.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and pride in maintaining high-end properties.
- Valid driver’s license
Pay: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Landscaping: 6 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Horticulture Certificate (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $95,000 - $110,000