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Join our growing team: Tree Care Project Manager

Vande Hey Company, Inc. has been providing complete landscape solutions and quality service in Northeast Wisconsin since 1950. We are currently seeking

Tree Care Project Manager

to join our dedicated team members who collaboratively contribute to creating outdoor spaces of lasting beauty for our customers!

Vande Hey Company, Inc., provides a supportive work environment that balances faith, family and work. We believe that our employees are our most important asset, and we are committed to providing opportunities to assist them in continually developing their talents. We seek candidates who take pride in their work, are driven to succeed, and are committed to working as a team.

Explore horticulture and the evolving landscape industry. As a Tree Care Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing tree care service elements of our landscaping projects. The Tree Care Project Manager will lead a crew of leads and technicians, ensuring that all tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Grow Lead and Exceed: Commitment

Commit to providing Landscape excellence of five-star quality!

Commit to providing award winning projects in landscape excellence!

Commit to learn, grow, and achieve, for your own personal growth and development!

Commit to “Be there” for our teammates, our clients, and our community!

Roles and Responsibilities: include but are not limited to:

• Trim, prune, spray, cultivate, plant, transplant, water, fertilize, mulch and remove trees, shrubs, brush, and wood.
• Diagnose and treat trees and shrubs for insects and disease problems. 
• Maintain turf areas associated with greenspaces including mowing, weed control, and other duties.
• Maintain and update administrative paperwork in the field through a tablet or other device.
• Effectively communicate policy and procedures when asked by residents or staff. 
• Working supervisor in overseeing and executing tree care projects, equipment requirements and material deliveries to ensure the completion of the jobs within project deadlines.
• Manage safety, quality, and productivity of work at sites and yard.
• Lead and supervise a team of leads and technicians in the services of tree care elements, including tree removals, stump grinding, planting, and mulching.
• Train and mentor crew members on safe and proper methods and techniques to perform assigned tasks: work with employees to deficiencies.
• Work as a team with Tree Supervisor and Project Managers and other Landscape Technicians to execute projects from beginning to completion of jobs
• Operate various tools, light and heavy equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis
• Read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications to complete work activities
• Ensure exceptional customer service and satisfaction and to help grow the business
• Work closely with Crew technicians to ensure the timing, materials, quality and completion of jobs meet or exceed expectations.
• Establish strong working relationships with all Operation Team members to work collaboratively, ensure client expectations are met or exceeded, and contribute to a positive and proactive culture
• Perform emergency tree work as needed.
• Perform snow and ice control on driveways and sidewalks manually and with power equipment.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years’ experience in the landscape/construction industry
• Knowledge and/or experience in horticulture, landscape design and/or construction, a plus

Education:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Associate's Degree in urban forestry, horticulture, arboriculture or a closely related field strongly preferred

License:

• Valid driver’s license required for operating VHC vehicles
• CDL license, or the ability to obtain one, a plus

Physical Requirements, Skills and Characteristics:

• This position requires regular heavy lifting, bending, kneeling and working outdoors in all types of weather
• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
• Ability to use a smart phone or data-enable device for communication and reporting
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
• Desire and ability to work with people and work with your hands to create outdoor spaces of lasting beauty
• Ability to take initiative and work proactively to ensure outstanding customer service and satisfaction
• A drive to exceed customer expectations
• Effective verbal and written communication skills