Landscape Mulch Installation Superintendent

Benchmark Companies is seeking a qualified applicant to join our growing team to lead our regional mulch installation division. This position is the quintessential “leadership from the front” role for our mulch installation crews. We are looking for an energetic problem solver with significant experience in landscape operations.
An Installation Superintendent is a field management position that plays a critical role in driving and ensuring safety, quality, and productivity in our daily operations, but does so in a way that elevates and unifies our staff.
As an Installation Superintendent at Benchmark Companies, you must be able to perform the following essential functions of the job:
Create and foster an environment of camaraderie and teamwork
Train and enforce all safety procedures and policies
Ensure work is performed to the quality level expected by the company and demanded by our clients
Oversee training and development of installation staff
Identify and create performance improvement plans for struggling crew leaders and crew members
Ensure that no crew is dispatched without a clear scope of work and proper equipment
Challenge the established job plans periodically and continuously improve the plans
Perform pre-installation inspections for new jobs before the work begins
Identify low performing jobs and re-plan the work to improve performance
Act as a liaison between field operations and the administrative, customer service, and general management functions
Perform any other duties as assigned.
JOB SKILLS AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Good written and oral communication skills
Ability to develop strong professional relationships with customers
Must be self-motivated
Must be a creative problem solver with the capacity to innovate
Must be team-oriented
Requirements:
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record to meet fleet insurance standards
Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish is preferred
Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test
5 years of landscape experience including 2 years in some management capacity is preferred
Strong computer skills and the ability to adapt to new software programs
Must be able to move and/or lift up to 60 pounds consistently
Travel required in leading our regional crews up to 25% of the year
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $75,000
Benefits:
401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No