Garden Manager Job Description

We have a passion for landscape design, installation, and maintenance. Our commitment to creating unique enclaves and a tireless attention to detail create properties deeply connected to their owners.

A Garden Manager directs production, quality control and service for assigned residential accounts. We strive for one hundred percent client satisfaction and increased sales on all existing accounts. Additional sales include, but are not limited to, landscape installation, garden enhancements, seasonal color installations, irrigation repairs, pest and disease treatment, aeration, and additional maintenance visits as needed.

Tricia Quaid Landscape Design Inc. Mission Statement:

To unify thoughtfully designed hardscape architecture with the highest quality horticultural components. We strive to create and maintain the safest, most aesthetically pleasing outdoor paradises possible because we believe this is what our clientele deserves. Our passionate attention to every detail sets us apart from other landscape design and maintenance companies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Visits assigned gardens a minimum of twice a month, preferably weekly.
Meets maintenance crews in assigned gardens at least twice a month to instruct and coach.
Maintains communication with clients either through email, text, or phone, keeping them updated and ensuring complete customer satisfaction and adherence to contract.
Meets with clients in the garden at a minimum of once a quarter.
Meets with crews daily to assign each day’s work.
Oversees and directs all quality concerns and addresses needed improvements for accounts.
Trains and coaches foremen and crew members on best garden management techniques.
Responsible for internal communication regarding issues related to clients, properties, subcontractors, foremen, and laborers.
Responsible for the execution of clients’ requests and / or horticultural needs for the property, presenting proposals for assigned accounts.
Presents clients with proposals without unreasonable delay.
Reviews related account invoices (subcontractors, vendors, etc.) to ensure accuracy.
Responsible for account success for quality of service, client satisfaction and profitability goals.
Performs visual inspection of irrigation system every 4-6 weeks.
Manages irrigation systems including visual inspections, coordination of repairs, adjustment of irrigation programs as needed.
Performs other incidental and related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture (preferred) or related field.
3-5 years in high-end residential garden management.
Thorough knowledge of plants, irrigation, insects, and plant disease.
Good knowledge of MS Office and Google Suite.
Experience with invoicing and estimating.
Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred but is not required.
Good interpersonal skills, team building, organizational and management skills.
Strong written and organizational skills.
Ability to measure properties and determine materials needed.
Ability to calculate fertilization rates.
Committed to Organic Maintenance practices.
Valid driver’s license.
TNLA Certification within 90 days of employment.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift / carry materials up to 50 pounds, move about the work site, operate a computer in the applicable environment, communicate efficiently and effectively on the telephone or in person, and complete required paperwork. Exposed to dust, pollen, cold, and heat in an external environment. Requires extended periods of walking, standing, kneeling, bending, and lifting, up to 100% of the work day. Travel to the field required more than 50% of the time.

Working Conditions:

External environment with all weather and terrain exposure. Exposed to equipment that may cause cuts and significant bodily injury. Safety equipment includes gloves, work boots, company uniform, earplugs, and safety glasses.

Position Interacts With:

Company management, team members, clients, vendors, and subcontractors.

Benefits:

Base salary plus commissions on enhancement sales

Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

Medical and Dental coverage with company-supplemented premium rates

Optional supplemental insurance (basic life, AD&D, disability)

Simple IRA plan with matching employer contributions

Post your resume so horticultural employers can find YOU!

Tricia Quaid Landscape Design, Inc.

New Jobs

Garden Manager

Garden Manager