Assistant Field Manager, Landscape Maintenance & Snow Removal
Overview
You will own daily field operations for commercial landscape maintenance and snow removal contracts, managing labor and materials to meet budgeted hours and quality standards across multiple sites in the Philadelphia region. You'll support the Field Manager in planning, scheduling, and site inspections, while developing crew skills and reducing turnover. This role requires a hands-on leader with commercial landscaping experience, who thrives on building teams and ensuring contract renewals. Join a family-owned, employee-owned company with a stable regional footprint and a focus on professional growth.
What You'll Do8
- 1Plan and schedule daily production activities for assigned maintenance contracts, ensuring crews hit budgeted labor hours for each job.
- 2Supervise crew performance on-site, inspecting completed work each day to catch quality issues and address customer concerns proactively before they escalate.
- 3Train and mentor crew members through structured certification sessions, teaching techniques for plant care, equipment use, and safety.
- 4Track job costs and labor hours using company reports, comparing actuals against budgets and adjusting crew assignments in real time.
- 5Communicate daily budget targets to crew leaders, giving them clear direction on productivity expectations for each task.
- 6Operate and maintain vehicles and equipment assigned to your team, scheduling repairs and preventive maintenance to avoid downtime.
- 7Coordinate with other field managers across branches to share resources and ensure contract completion during peak seasons.
- 8Build strong relationships with property managers and clients, serving as the main point of contact on your contracts.
Requirements8
- 11+ year of commercial landscape maintenance experience, including plant identification and care.
- 22-4 year horticulture degree plus 2+ years industry experience, or equivalent combination of experience and certifications.
- 3Demonstrated ability to lead crews of 3-10 people and delegate tasks effectively.
- 4Working knowledge of mowers, trimmers, blowers, and snow removal equipment.
- 5Valid driver's license with a clean record for the past 3 years.
- 6Skills in diagnosing insect and disease issues and scheduling treatment with IPM practices.
- 7Ability to lift 50 lbs and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- 8Proficiency with tablet-based reporting tools and GPS tracking for job hours.
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