Production Manager - Maintenance

About the position

Juniper is Growing! We are seeking a Landscape Production Manager for our Commercial Landscape Maintenance team to manage the operations on large HOA portfolios and commercial properties. The Production Manager schedules and directs personnel and resources for providing high quality, cost-effective landscape services to our clients while promoting a positive culture focused on safety and continuous improvement. Our Production Managers also support the Account Managers in customer service, estimating and budgeting as needed. Juniper is a full-service landscape design, build, and management company servicing the Southeast. We are recognized as an award-winning leader in our industry with over 20 locations and 2,000+ team members. At Juniper, the foundation of who we are, how we perform, and how we treat others is guided by our core values. We are committed to a culture that welcomes, grows, and celebrates people who share in our mission to design, build, and maintain the best landscaping in the industry. We offer career growth opportunities and excellent benefits (health/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and PTO plans). Join our company, where we Welcome/Grow/Celebrate you at Juniper!

Responsibilities

• Understand client needs via regular communication with the Account Manager.
• Ensure that job site quality/appearance meet client and company standards.
• Manage all landscape services, including the coordination of all materials, people, equipment and subcontractors required to produce quality work.
• Inspect properties prior to scheduled service and prepare specific action plans for service.
• Monitor irrigation systems, identify problems or necessary repairs, and communicate recommendations to the appropriate party.
• Monitor all aspects of the landscape and identify insect or disease problems.
• As necessary, perform hands-on work with crews to meet work and scheduling demands.
• Implement and enforce company policies and procedures related to safety, proper upkeep/maintenance of equipment, storage, use, and training required for branch equipment.
• Work with the Account Manager to identify staffing needs, hire new crew members, and prepare daily crew schedules.
• Ensure proper paperwork is completed for all employee changes and hires.
• Communicate with, counsel, train, discipline, review, and develop growth plans for employees.
• Hands-on training and support of crew members, including proper operation of equipment, pruning techniques, safety, and quality standards.
• Focus on safety standards and monitor safety records.
• Maintain and manage all required paperwork and Aspire entries.
• Order materials as needed and monitor costs and deliveries.

Requirements

• Florida Driver’s License and ability to pass MVR required
• Previous experience managing landscaping crew(s)
• Solid knowledge of equipment, tools, and machinery needed for landscaping operations
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent time management skills and strong sense of urgency
• Computer skills
• Safety leadership skills
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish), a plus

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K
• PTO plans