Lawn Maintenance Production Manager - United Land Services

Company Overview: United Land Services (ULS) is a leading full-service landscaping company, providing a comprehensive range of commercial landscape installation and maintenance services. Our expertise spans landscape design, maintenance, irrigation systems, hardscapes, and outdoor lighting. We proudly serve diverse properties, from single-family home developments to condominium complexes, commercial buildings, and shopping centers.

Job Description: We are currently seeking a dedicated Production Manager for our landscaping operations. In this key role, you will oversee the maintenance functions of your assigned branch, ensuring that quality, cost-effective services are delivered to clients. As a Production Manager, you will collaborate closely with Account Managers to provide exceptional customer service, efficient estimating, and effective budgeting.

Essential Job Functions:

• Understand client needs through regular communication with Account Managers.
• Ensure that job site quality and appearance meet both client and company standards.
• Manage all landscape services, including coordination of materials, personnel, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Inspect properties before scheduled services, preparing action plans as necessary.
• Monitor and identify issues with irrigation systems, landscape health, insects, or diseases.
• Assist crews as needed to meet work demands.
• Enforce company policies related to safety, equipment upkeep, storage, and training.
• Collaborate with Account Managers to identify staffing needs, hire crew members, and schedule daily work.
• Oversee employee training, development, counseling, and disciplinary actions.
• Provide hands-on training and support to crew members.
• Focus on safety standards and maintain safety records.
• Manage required paperwork and Aspire entries.
• Order materials, monitor costs, and deliveries.
• Manage and mentor direct reports within your division.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma and a minimum of five years of progressive maintenance landscaping industry experience, including at least two years in a leadership role.
• Valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Associate's Degree preferred.
• Bi-lingual communication skills are a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Solid knowledge of landscaping equipment, tools, and machinery.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong listening skills with patience and empathy.
• Highly motivated, well-organized, detail-oriented, creative, and innovative.
• Effective time management skills with a sense of urgency.
• Computer proficiency.
• Safety leadership skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and work from mobile offices or corporate vehicles in the field.
• Positive representation of ULS's employee base.