Manager of Horticulture
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Compensation: $30-38/hour
We are a well- established company in New York City and are seeking a Manager of Horticulture. This position will be responsible for the training and development of the department as well as managing the day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate must have over 3 years of experience in a related field.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Manage and direct crew members, ensuring a safe, efficient and productive work environment to provide satisfactory service and horticultural expertise
- Manage, review labor, and allocate jobs for crews to ensure efficient use of time
- Create and coordinate schedules for executing projects including materials, personnel and equipment
- Work in collaboration with the internal team and clients to coordinate the execution of projects
- Manage all aspects of material allocation, installation and execution of work ensuring company and client quality standards are metCounsel, train, manage, review, and develop growth plans for employees
- Hands on training and support of crew members, including but not limited to proper operation of equipment, pruning techniques, safety, and quality standards
- Manage all gardening services, including the coordination of all materials, crew, equipment, and subcontractors required
- Maintain and manage all required administrative systems, including but not limited to time sheets, service schedules, and service notes
- Inspect properties and prepare a detailed action plan for service
- Perform hands on work with crew to meet scheduling demands
- Able to identify and evaluate plants, recommend treatment options
- Observe and document garden condition and maintenance information
- Plant Maintenance: deadheading, training vines, trimming and pruning shrubs, trees, flowers, and other flora
- Perform and oversee garden work including planting, weeding, pruning, and more
- Garden Maintenance: Cleaning up debris, general landscaping, mulching, digging, planting, fertilizing, applying pesticides/ fungicides
- After installation and services, monitor all aspects of the garden and identify any problems
- Uphold and follow company procedures and protocol
- Ability to work flexible shifts and adapt to changing work schedules
- Familiarity with mobile tools and applications
- Enter field work information into web-based databases in a timely manner after service is completed
This job description is not comprehensive; duties and responsibilities may change anytime with or without notice
Qualifications/Requirements
- Degree in horticulture or related field experience
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Knowledge of plants and landscape practices
- Able to work independently, but also a collaborative team player and committed to maintaining positive engagements with clients and colleagues
- Ability to perform physical labor and to lift up to 60 lbs
- Able to travel to multiple job sites throughout NYC
Additional Information
Preferred:
- Live within comfortable commuting distance to our office in West Midtown NYC
- Experience in irrigation and/ or lighting a plus!
- Spanish speaking A PLUS!
Benefits:
- 401K matching after 6 months of employment
- Paid travel expenses
Contact Information
Established NYC Company
Email: gardenwardennyc@gmail.com