Associate Area Manager

About Jensen Landscape Services
Jensen Landscape Services is part of Monarch Landscape Companies, a leading network of landscape brands across the U.S.

We proudly serve clients across Northern California, from the San Francisco Bay Area to surrounding East Bay and North Bay communities and deliver reliable, high-quality landscape maintenance and construction services. At Jensen, your achievements determine your rewards, your abilities define your success, and your professionalism leads to autonomy!

• Job Title: Associate Area Manager
• Location: Milpitas, CA

JOB SUMMARY
Manage daily operations of sites within an assigned territory to ensure the delivery of high-quality service to clients. This role is responsible for client and employee retention, crew productivity, and workplace safety. This position manages a reduced client portfolio compared to an Area Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Landscape Architecture, or Horticulture, or equivalent work experience
• At least 3 years of related work experience
• As required by state and federal law
• Valid driver’s license issued by the state where employed
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator License, or ability to obtain within 1 year
• Certified Landscape Technician (CLT), or ability to obtain within 1 year
• Strong relationship-building and customer service skills
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Experience working with commercial property managers preferred
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to operate commercial landscape equipment and tools
• Working knowledge of irrigation repairs, including controller monitoring and adjustment
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and perform well under deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and flexibility
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, and schedule-based instructions
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English
• Ability to speak effectively before employees and clients
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred, including the ability to read, interpret, and translate documents and verbal presentations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Constantly required to talk, hear, see, sit, stand, and walk
• Must have close, distant, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Frequent use of hands to manipulate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Frequently required to reach, bend, twist, stoop, crouch, climb, and balance
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; seldom up to 75 pounds

WORK CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

• Occasionally works with mechanical objects and outdoors in all weather conditions
• Occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals
• Occasionally exposed to loud noise levels

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Serve as the primary client point of contact for day-to-day site issues; proactively identify, address, and resolve client needs
• Conduct walkthroughs with clients and other company representatives as appropriate
• Schedule, assign, and direct production teams to ensure services are delivered according to contract specifications, budget, schedule, and quality standards
• Clearly communicate daily tasks and expectations to production teams
• Assess labor needs and execute labor plans, including hiring and termination decisions as needed
• Demonstrate strong leadership by building morale, recognizing employee achievements, and fostering professional development
• Review and approve timecards to ensure accurate and timely payroll submission
• Analyze cost reports and budget variances related to contract projects
• Monitor sites for quality and identify opportunities for maintenance, irrigation, and enhancement upgrades
• Collaborate with Service & Operations Support to propose, track, and close minor enhancement projects, including final review prior to client communication
• Partner closely with Project Managers on client communication, site expectations, and capital or large-scale projects
• Meet or exceed annual sales goals
• Ensure safety compliance through training, meetings, and regular job site inspections
• Maintain timely, accurate, and thorough documentation of coaching, counseling, and performance management discussions
• Promote adherence to company policies and best practices
• Direct team activities, including task prioritization, labor hour management, scheduling, tracking assignments, and ensuring resource availability
• Resolve problems as they arise
• Recommend potential clients to the Business Development team based on existing relationships
• Perform other duties as assigned

Total Rewards

At Monarch, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Elements of our Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.Monarch also provides eligible employees with an array of additional benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Retirement Savings & Employee Equity Program
• Flexible Time Off, 6 paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Education Assistance & Career Advancement
• Company Vehicle
• On-Demand Pay through DailyPay
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as position, tenure, geographic location, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown below is provided in compliance with state specific laws. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations, and therefore may be different in other locations or operating divisions.

Pay range: $70,304 - $80,304 (determined on experience)

Commission: 1% - 2% commission paid on ancillary gross margin sales

Jensen Landscape Services is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer.

Jensen Landscape Services is an On Demand Daily Pay employer

Pay: $70,304.00 - $80,304.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,304 - $80,304