Landscape Maintenance Production Manager

The Landscape Maintenance Production Manager role is responsible for ensuring execution of efficient crew production, job quality, exceptional customer service, employee safety and that the landscape maintenance crew work is performed as required.

This is a unique role for someone who has many years of field experience in the landscape industry, as well as leadership experience. This person would work hand in hand with the Landscape Maintenance Account Manager helping to oversee the landscape maintenance crew members and the properties we maintain. On a daily basis you would circulate between properties, monitoring the progress of jobs ensuring the crews are effectively and efficiently using the correct techniques and stay on budget. You will be responsible for on-going training of new and existing crew members throughout the year with equipment and services and/or guiding crew members while on-site on how to improve the task at hand, ex; pruning, edging, etc. SLS holds weekly safety meetings that you will be required to attend and periodically lead.

Requirements:

Business Degree and/or a minimum of at least 5 years of landscape/grounds maintenance experience

Minimum of 2 years of a leadership position within the landscape industry

Knowledge in all landscape maintenance services; mowing, edging, mulching, pruning, garden care, plant care, etc.

Knowledge with horticultural practices, basic plant identification

Skilled with landscape maintenance equipment and tools

Knowledge with safe work practices

Exceptional communication skills

Basic computer skills

A Valid Class D driver’s license required by time of start date and must be maintained throughout employment in this position

Hoisting License, DOT Medical Card, MCLP or equivalent preferred

MA Pesticide License preferred and recommended

Language: While not required, basic bilingual English and Spanish skills are preferred for this position

Participating with the Snow Team over the winter months

Benefits:

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Retirement Plan

Employee Events and more!

For eligible employees

Why SLS?

Team Culture – We are consistently evolving here at SLS and that includes what we offer and provide for our team. We get better and better each year listening to our employees, implementing new incentives, adding more events and most importantly showing recognition and appreciation for everyone’s contribution to the company.

Career Opportunities – We hire within whenever possible, and if we feel you’re not quite ready for the position you want, we’ll do our best to help you get there.

How Do We Help You Reach Your Career Goals? – Employee Reviews, Education, Training and Mentoring!

Positions – Are you the right fit for us? Are WE the right fit for you? We really strive to make sure our employees are in positions they are best suited for, from skill set to their own job satisfaction. It’s very important to enjoy what you do, if you don’t you will likely not be very successful and that isn’t good for you or the company. We will help you find your fit!

The Landscaping Industry is Harder Than it Seems –To work in this industry, you have to have some grit. If you are outside in the field, you will be working hard every day, it is physically demanding, and weather plays a big part as well. We also want to give our clients the best possible service, this means you need to care what you are doing, putting in your best effort every day. Are you up for the challenge?!

Company Core Values – Our company “Core Values” are similar to other companies as they are fundamental values needed for any healthy relationship, whether it is personal or professional. The list starts with Integrity and Honesty which as cliché as they are, are crucial in forming trusting relationships in the workplace. Following that is Teamwork, Dedication and Respect and we finish our values list with Sense of Humor. We feel having a sense of humor is much needed for those challenging days we all have from time to time. In addition to our “Core Values”, we are also an Equal Opportunity Employer promoting diversity and inclusion.

This is a salaried position and compensation is dependent on experience and qualifications.

We welcome your questions and interest regarding this position or any position at SLS Outdoor Living, so please reach out! We look forward to meeting you!

Current Employee Reviews!

“I accepted a position at SLS because of the variety of projects and experiences it offered. My coworkers quickly proved to be the best thing about working with the company and I continue to stay due to the potential growth within the company and the new professional experiences.” HC

“I chose to work for SLS because I wanted to be part of a company that I can put in all my effort and be successful when it’s done correctly. SLS as a company has respect, integrity, and values it’s employees and I feel appreciated. It’s obvious that SLS cares about their employees.” - LA