Maintenance Manager - Full Time

(Paid Opportunities) Return to Paid Opportunities

Start Date: Immediately  Compensation: $28-$30

Red Fern Brooklyn is a Red Hook-based landscape design studio specializing in residential, commercial garden design, installation, and maintenance. We are looking for a Head Maintenance Manager to head up our re-branded Fine Gardening Division. The ideal candidate has a great deal of horticulture knowledge and can lead others in the field to develop outstanding natural ornamental gardens.

This is a key position and we are looking for someone who wants to grow with the company.
 

Responsibilities/Duties

• Greeting and talking with clients, informing them about their specimens and listening to their needs
• Choosing replacement plantings and working on garden revision designs
• Designing and oversee the planting of annual displays 
• Logging all notes on a property and reviewing with principal on a weekly basis
• Leading gardeners in the field with proper pruning techniques, fertilization, and organic disease/pest control
• Making sure the truck is loaded for the days work with tools, fertilizers etc
• Keeping an eye on supplies and voicing the need for purchase when low
• Overseeing simple drip irrigation and/or communicating with our irrigation vendor about fixes or seasonal water checks

Qualifications/Requirements

• 3+ years professional gardening experience in maintenance and planting
• Plant identification Required
• Knowledge of pruning and horticultural practices a must
• Computer skills: experience with spreadsheets and smart phone apps
• Clean driving record, valid driver’s license, ability to drive cargo van/truck
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Additional Information

Please submit cover letter and resume. Photos of your work a plus. Candidates should provide three references to vouch for their skills

Contact Information

Red Fern Brooklyn LLC
Contact Name: Sarah Rogacki
Email: info@redfernbrooklyn.com