Join a nationwide family of companies that specializes in creating and maintaining luxury outdoor living spaces. As a Horticulture Team Leader in Indianapolis, IN, you’ll Perform all facets of property management. Most specifically in the areas of landscape / garden maintenance and annual / perennial care.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate account activities and daily tasks as assigned
• Ensure work is progressing on schedule and within budget
• Accurately execute duties designed for perennial projects and perennial maintenance
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail
• Develop ability to analyze account needs and execute efficient and effective procedures
• Maintain quality initiatives without forgoing time management constraints
• Regularly communicate project status and exceptions to management in a timely fashion
• Communicate and assist in resolving discrepancies and changes in job progression to ensure client satisfaction
• Assist Perennial division with spring, summer and fall color and annual flower containers
• Responsible for inventory management and control of supplies, materials and products as it relates to the Perennial division
• Assist in preparation, cleaning and organizing of greenhouse
• Assist and participate in client events / parties, holiday set-ups and tear downs as needed
• Assist with spring and fall cleanups
• Support other departments with special projects and be able to perform certain landscape maintenance duties
• Organization, storage and care company’s property and equipment
• Assist team in completing invoice sheets and various shop duties
• Ensure safety among all associates
• Become the “client expert” by knowing client’s needs, preferences, likes, dislikes, long and short-term objectives
• Follow through with commitments and customer requests
• Directly supervise full and part-time team members
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws
• Train employees, planning, assign and direct work
• Provide informal and frequent feedback, motivating, guiding, coaching, mentoring, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Generate open communication and feedback to coworkers and associates

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A) from a four-year college or university program or 3-5 years related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience in landscaping, perennial / gardening and horticulture preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written communication, analytical thinking, organization and planning, problem solving, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills
• Sufficient relevant experience
• Ability to present oneself in a professional manner to clients, and respond quickly and efficiently to client requests
• Positive attitude
• Able to see the “big picture” on a property and offer suggestions for improvement or further enhancements
• Maintain chemical applicators license
• Work well in a team environment
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to maintain client relations
• Knowledge and skill in gardening, planting, trimming, watering, fertilization, chemical application
• Professional approach to any job situation
• Ability to train all subordinate associates in the Perennial division
• Complete understanding of total property care and estate management
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to solve problems
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record
• Able to perform the physical demands of the job

Compensation

• $25-30/hour or $60,000-$65,000/year—based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• And more…