TITLE: Landscape Operations Manager I
ORGANIZATION: Rubicon Landscape Services provides premium quality landscape maintenance and installation for a variety of government and commercial customers throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. More information is available at http://www.rubiconlandscape.com.
Rubicon Landscape Services is part of Rubicon Programs, a nonprofit agency and one of the nations leading social enterprises. Our landscaping business creates entry level jobs and also earns a profit to support a variety of social programs to help people move out of poverty. More information is available at http://www.rubiconprograms.org.
ACCOUNTABILITY: The Landscape Operations Manager I works under the direction of an Operations Manager II and/or the Landscape General Manager, to manage landscape maintenance operations on Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay. Responsibilities include supervising a crew of approximately 22 full time workers, supervisors, crew leaders and maintenance workers, some with special needs, while delivering on contract commitments, achieving budget and assuring customer satisfaction. This role may also involve management responsibilities at other landscape maintenance sites in Contra Costa, Alameda and/or Marin counties.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Minimum five years of commercial landscape operations management experience; an academic degree in business administration, operations management or horticulture is highly desirable. Minimum of three years of comprehensive supervisory experience required;
2. Background managing commercial landscape maintenance tasks including but not limited to irrigation, planting, turf maintenance, mowing, equipment operation and maintenance, pesticide use, and safety; and managing multiple work crews. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a working knowledge of applied horticulture, practices of landscape maintenance and safety;
3. Substantial customer relationship management experience with demonstrated ability to understand customer requirements and provide practical, cost effective solutions;
4. Experience creating accurate estimates, detailed proposals, and assisting in contract negotiations;
5. Success in this position requires the incumbent to develop cooperative and trusted working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including customers, subordinates, coworkers and superiors; excellent management, problem solving and interpersonal, including oral and written communication skills and negotiating ability; patience and sensitivity working with special needs employees are critical qualifications for this position;
6. Computer and internet proficiency; Rubicon uses Microsoft Office;
7. This position requires the incumbent to be able to travel efficiently throughout the Bay Area including transporting personnel, tools and equipment to job sites. Proof of a valid and current driver license, current auto insurance, and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report are required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1* Landscape Operations: Includes developing and implementing operational goals and objectives; budget planning and management; procurement, inventory management and equipment maintenance; grounds maintenance; safety, quality assurance and risk mitigation;
2* People Management: Includes resource planning; managing department hiring, skills development, performance management and supervision including of employees with special needs;
3* Estimates and Proposals: Includes creating accurate estimates, generating viable proposals, and actively participating in contract negotiations;
4* Managing Contracts for profitability, timely execution and customer satisfaction;
5* Customer Relationship Management
6. Record Keeping and Reporting including cost sheets, timesheets, charge and receipt records, and purchase orders. Also includes reporting opportunities, risks, unusual events, changes, progress against operational goals & objectives;
7. Perform other duties as assigned.
* Indicates essential duties. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Lift up to 50 pounds;
2. Walk on rough terrain and an occasional steep slope
This is a full-time, exempt position.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience
Excellent benefits include health plans, paid vacation and sick leave, employer sponsored 403(b) plan.
NOTICE: This description is to be used as a guide only. It does not constitute a contract, commitment or promise of any kind. Rubicon reserves the right to change, add, delete, upgrade or downgrade the position as dictated by business necessity at anytime with or without notice.
TO APPLY: Send us a Rubicon Applicant Tracking Form with either your resume or with a Rubicon Employment Application.
How to Obtain Forms
Visit our website:
www.rubiconprograms.org/jobs.html
OR
Email, fax or mail your name, contact info and request to:
hr@rubiconprograms.org
fax: 510-412-9029
Rubicon Programs HR
2500 Bissell Avenue
Richmond, CA 94804 OR
Visit us in person. Just ask at the front desk:
2500 Bissell Avenue, Richmond
or 1918 Bonita Street, Berkeley
Where to Submit
Send your completed Applicant Tracking Form with your resume or Employment Application to:
Rubicon Programs Inc.
Human Resources
2500 Bissell Avenue
Richmond, California 94804
Fax: (510) 412-9029
Email: hr@rubiconprograms.org
DEADLINE: This position is open until filled and may be closed at any time.
Rubicon is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values diversity of culture and thought. We seek talented, qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other protected classification under law.
Rubicon is using E-Verify to validate the eligibility of our new employees to work legally in the United States.
