Landscape Production & Design Expert

The Landscape Production & Design Expert will help Grey Barn improve how we design, sell, install and maintain landscapes across our portfolio. This is a hands-on, field-oriented, full-time leadership position.

Responsibilities

Evaluate properties and create practical landscape solutions (renovations, plant and bed design, tree and shrub selection, turf and grass management, mulch and rock installations, drainage improvements, seasonal color, bed cleanup and restoration, property enhancement, landscape installation and replacement); Meet with customers and identify enhancement opportunities; Develop scopes of work and estimate labor, materials and equipment; Present recommendations and help close projects; Ensure sold work can be produced profitably; Train employees on landscaping best practices; Create repeatable installation and maintenance processes; Demonstrate proper techniques; Help crews diagnose landscaping problems; Inspect completed work and correct quality issues; Develop SOPs and training materials; Improve productivity and job costing; Help develop crew leaders

Requirements

5+ years of professional landscaping experience; Strong hands-on knowledge of landscape maintenance; Experience with landscape installation; Experience designing or laying out landscape projects; Experience estimating landscaping work; Experience leading or training landscaping employees; Strong understanding of plants, turf, beds and landscape materials; Ability to identify common landscape problems and recommend solutions; Ability to communicate professionally with commercial customers; Comfort selling recommended work; Ability to manage several projects or properties at the same time; Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record; Ability to work outdoors and physically participate in landscaping work when necessary

Nice to have

Commercial landscaping; Irrigation systems; Irrigation troubleshooting and repairs; Fertilization; Weed control; Herbicide and pesticide applications; Plant health; Drainage; Hardscape installation; Landscape lighting; Estimating software; Job costing; Managing multiple crews; Creating SOPs or training programs; Licenses or certifications related to landscaping, irrigation, horticulture or chemical applications

Benefits

Paid Time Off; Starting bonus opportunity of up to $16,000 annually based on agreed performance goals; Significant opportunity for growth as the company grows