WHO IS TLP?

The Landscape Partners (TLP) is an Aspen Grove Company. Aspen Grove provides world-class commercial landscape maintenance services to local, regional, and national customers through its network of expert local service providers. We encourage our local teams to maintain their individuality, grow their regional businesses, and focus on providing safe, quality landscape services to their clients. With Aspen Grove, you get the support and resources of a national organization with the personal touch and regional expertise of a local company.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO JOIN THE TLP MANAGEMENT TEAM!

Are you a self-motivated, driven, team player that thrives on getting the win? If so, look no further because these are the qualities, we look for to join our TLP management team.

TLP CULTURE

We at TLP work together to ensure we achieve all individual and team goals. Every TLP employee is essential to the companies success and future. TLP's core values include Safety, Client Focus, Destination Workplace, and Innovation. We live and breathe these values to guarantee we never over-promise, but always over-deliver!

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary & Incentive Plan

• Company Benefit Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription-Contributory- eligible at first day of employment)

• Long Term Disability (Contributory- Eligible 1st of the month following 3 months of employment)

• Life Insurance (Company Paid - automatically enrolled on Basic Life Insurance & option to purchase if you need additional protection- Eligible 1st of the month following 3 months of employment)

• 401(k) Plan eligibility (Eligible after 90 days of employment)

• Company Vehicle (Insurance & Gas Included)

• Company Cell Phone & Laptop

• Employee Assistance Program –EAP- (Company provided- automatically enrolled)

• Voluntary Aflac programs and voluntary legal plan

• 64 hours of Holiday pay per year

• PTO

• Paid Training & Development

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Branch Manager will be responsible for branch execution of grounds maintenance, enhancements, irrigation, and overall operations. This includes internal and external customer experience, achieving Company safety, quality, and financial goals, and the development of Company employees, sub-contractors, Operations Managers, Client Managers, and Administration. The Branch Manager will report to the Company Leader and work with them to develop a safe, cohesive, structured, and successful Company culture.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with company leaders to develop and implement future goals and processes and grow company grounds maintenance and seasonal services.

• Develop and drive a culture of product delivery and continual improvement of the customer experience, working with the sales team to enhance customer relationships.

• Ensure effective and efficient communication protocols and processes are in place between all parties responsible for maintaining quality standards on client properties.

• Develop and manage a professional relationship with clients and relevant internal business departments, utilizing the optimum communication methods to develop efficient and effective processes.

• Responsible for the effective and efficient resolution of property issues, ensuring Client Managers are fully informed at each stage of the process.

• Work with the Administration team to ensure all information relating to billing, accounts payable, payroll, and sub-contractor contracts/payments are delivered and updated in a timely fashion.

• Responsible for the overall safety of branch team members, including appropriate training, daily safety meetings, & PPE management.

• Ensure training and analysis of crews, production standards, and sharing of operational best practices, and ensure branch employees perform safely within guidelines of Safety Training Programs and Compliance.

• Evaluate and develop plans for the efficient use of equipment and materials, perform the regular branch and customer site audits/reviews, and participate in estimating for grounds maintenance, Enhancements, and Irrigations.

• Oversee the recruitment, selection, and hiring of branch personnel where required, ensuring the right people with the appropriate skills and experience are in place in order to meet the branch goals.

• Manage team performance based on roles, responsibilities, and goals for the branch team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of skills and experience required.

• At least 5 - 10 years experience leading multiple landscape operations.

• Experience effectively managing others.

• Proficiency in Aspire a plus.

• Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel).

• Ability to organize and schedule multiple projects.

• Able to operate at a high level of accountability and responsibility for all activities and activities of the team.

• Established the ability to effectively communicate and build successful relationships at multiple levels.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and organization skills.

• Able to work independently and have exceptional problem-solving skills.

• Proven ability to identify gaps and optimize processes.

• Ability to manage jobs and achieve budgeted margins.

• Ability to develop and maintain Vendor & Sub-contractor relationships.

• Valid driver’s license with an adequate driving record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Rarely: Crawling, climbing on/off the truck, climbing poles, gripping, color vision, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, balancing, lifting up to 50lbs.

Occasionally: Kneeling, squatting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, reaching, range of motion, lifting, carrying, lifting over 10lbs to 50lbs.

Frequently: Standing, walking, stooping, climbing stairs.

Continuously: Sitting, body twisting, speaking clearly, seeing distant, seeing, reading, hearing – speech range, depth perception, lifting up to 10lbs.

Rarely = less than 10%

Occasionally = up to 33%

Frequently = up to 66%

Continuously = 67% to 100%