Southall is a premier destination bringing nature, produce and people together in a powerful and unique way.

The Landscaping Manager oversees landscape projects; annual maintenance, the staff, and contractors who perform the work. Job responsibilities include meeting with management to develop or refine plans for maintenance and projects, including lawn maintenance, grading improvement, landscape lighting, irrigation, annual seeding and fertilizing, annual planting and drainage repair. Other job duties include estimating costs and negotiating prices for plants.

The Landscaping Manager is responsible for managing all land maintenance and projects in a sustainable and responsible manner. They coordinate the procurement and scheduled use of resources such as labor, equipment, and materials to ensure maximum use and completion of work within budget, safety guidelines and quality standards. This requires monitoring of the work being completed and the efficient creation of punch lists for closing out projects. In addition, the Landscaping Manager guides and mentors field staff and assists them in carrying out their duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• In cooperation with management, develop and execute annual maintenance processes, including planting, insect and weed control, compost top dressing, seeding, fertilizing, soil maintenance, ornamental tree health and maintenance, trail maintenance, irrigation and landscape lighting maintenance.
• Order needed landscape supplies as determined by annual maintenance plan.
• Plan and execute landscaping equipment preventive maintenance on a daily, weekly and annual basis in cooperation with management, mechanic and farm team.
• Perform scheduling and oversight of landscaping crew from morning prep to end-of-day close-out.
• Conduct job site planning and phasing to complete jobs to a high standard and on-budget.
• Provide effective ongoing communication and updates to management and staff.
• Facilitate comprehensive job-related and safety training and supervision of staff members and their equipment.
• Coach and develop Team Members while leading by example.
• Organize all paperwork for payroll, material tracking and billing.
• Expedite job close-outs with immediate walk throughs and punch list items.
• Assist in the removal of invasive plant species.
• Assist in other areas and projects as directed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Extensive knowledge of plants, environmental issues and landscaping tools including Heavy Equipment
• Working knowledge of plant life cycles and health issues
• Competency in the use of equipment and tools, which may range from large earth-moving machines to sprayers and hand tools
• Ability to install and repair irrigation systems and navigate web-based irrigation platforms
• Ability to install and repair low voltage landscape lighting
• Proficient with computers, handheld devices, scheduling software and paperwork processing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with installation of hardscape and landscape projects and related trades including Electrical, Plumbing and Carpentry
• Demonstrated ability to plan, think ahead and be prepared to start each day strong and close out projects
• Demonstrated organizational and planning skills
• Technical landscape knowledge to train for the tasks and plan the workflow of landscape maintenance jobs
• A successful candidate will be strategic and have a strong business sense-- realizing how their actions contribute to the bottom line
• A successful candidate will be motivated by a desire to win as a team and raise team members to their full potential
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. multiple times a day

Education

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Landscaping Supervisor/Manager in a professional setting
• Preference to applicants holding certifications in land care and chemical/pesticide applications
• Bi-lingual in Spanish strongly preferred
• Valid driver's license

Southall Farm and Inn is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Southall provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other classification protected by law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.