Landscaping Assistant Jobs in Springfield, VA (NOW HIRING)

Are you excited about working with a dynamic, fast-growing company that values your individual aspirations and encourages forward-thinking practices? At Level Green Landscaping, we are committed to "Doing the Right Thing" for our employees, clients, and vendors. Level Green Landscaping is currently hiring for an Operations Manager for our new Alexandria Branch. As the operations manager, your role will encompass overseeing a wide range of landscape installations and landscape management tasks. You'll be responsible for managing and training crews, handling material procurement, and coordinating with subcontractors. This position requires a hands-on approach and strong leadership to successfully deliver exceptional results across diverse project scopes. Level Green Landscaping offers a culture centered on the open exchange of ideas, community partnerships, safety, and unmatched client service. We care deeply about our clients and our team. If you're looking for a role where you can make a difference, act with integrity, and grow with a company that values its people, you've found your match!

Requirements

As an Operations Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Safety: Responsible for keeping crews safe. Perform daily tasks safely, using all tools and equipment according to company safety policies.
• Knowledge: Strong horticultural knowledge with a landscaping and construction background, focused specifically on providing top-notch flower, softscape, and hardscape installations
• Training: Responsible for providing in-field training for your teams. Participate in required training programs.
• Machinery Operation: Expertise in the use of skid steers, loaders, chainsaws, chippers, grinders, ditchwitches, mini-excavators, etc.
• Quality Service: Ensure high-quality standards by adhering to industry best practice guidelines
• Efficiency: Train your team on lean principles and removing waste.
• Employee Development: Develop a clear understanding of your teams' strengths, weaknesses, and professional and personal goals. Take an active role in their development within the company.
• Staffing: Responsible for staffing your team. Collaborate with the Branch Manager to determine and address staffing needs. Maintain a constant recruiting effort to address personnel needs.
• Inspection and Planning: Inspect properties, projects, and daily work before scheduling to anticipate and address any potential challenges, as well as ensure client expectations and quality standards are met.
• Coordination: Oversee all aspects of project execution, including the sourcing and purchasing of materials, field employees, equipment, and subcontractors for landscape and snow-related projects.
• Administration: Maintain accurate administrative tracking systems, including time approvals, work ticket completions, purchasing of materials, timely processing of purchasing orders, and scheduling.
• Strategic Initiatives: Assist in planning, developing, and leading strategic initiatives for enhancement projects.
• Collaboration: Attend production and team meetings, collaborate and engage with account managers and vendors. Recommend additional work and help exceed the branch's financial goals.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrating strong technical capabilities as well as the ability to learn the company's software applications, such as Aspire.
• Exceptional Service: Deliver accurate, timely, and high-quality service to clients, vendors, and company staff.
• Policy Compliance: Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.

You may be a good fit if you're:

• Two (2) years of landscape installation or project management experience
• Possess strong enthusiasm, dependability, and time management skills.
• Are proficient with Microsoft Office and/or Google Docs.
• Can effectively communicate with clients and work collaboratively within a team.
• Have strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and can lift over 50 lbs.
• Capable of learning and utilizing Aspire, the company's business management software.
• At least 21 years old and available to work Saturdays and in various weather conditions.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus, but not required.

Benefits

Salary: $65,000-$85,000 annually

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Advancement
• All Job-Specific Equipment and Safety Gear Provided
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Group Health Plan
• Company Vehicle, Cell Phone, and Laptop
• Student Loan Contribution
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Profit Sharing

Apply now and become a part of a team that's dedicated to excellence and doing the right thing in every aspect of our work. Together, we can achieve great things and continue to lead the industry in horticultural and environmental services.