Maintenance Operations Manager at Solar Landscape

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
LandscapingIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in Managerial occupation
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Landscape industry preferred
  • Strong effective communication and time management skills
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, and an insurable driving record
  • Computer skills, creative problem solving, personnel management, organization, and customer service skills/experience preferred
  • Bilingual - Spanish a plus
  • Educational Requirements: Four-year College or University program degree or certificate; or four (or more) years related experience and/or training
  • Physical Demands: Must be able to lift/carry materials up to 50lbs on a regular and consistent basis, move about the work site. Requires extended periods of activity including, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, and lifting, up to 100% of a workday
  • Work Environment: Exposed to exterior elements (i.e., pollen, chemicals, cold and heat etc.). External environment with all weather and terrain exposure
  • Schedule: LANDSCAPE SEASON: (March - December) Workload will be heavy, during landscape season, you will work between 55-60 hours/week. This may include Saturdays and Holidays as production demands. SNOW SEASON: (January-March) During snow season, you will work a minimum of 24-32 hours/week. This may include overnights, holidays, or weekends as the weather is unpredictable

Responsibilities

  • Communicate with Business Managers, sales team, crew, clients, and others to ensure a high level of communication, exceptional quality standards, and efficient job performance is consistently met
  • Ensure daily administrative tasks (i.e. review of expense receipts, time approval, time off review, etc.) are completed promptly and accurately
  • Schedule, manage, motivate and oversee internal crews and other professionals (sub-contractors & sub partners)
  • Visit job sites daily to ensure quality and team cohesion and resolve technical issues. Monitor and give feedback to crews to ensure clients’ expectations are met
  • Monitor crew performance through regular observations and project deliverables use metrics relevant to the crew’s responsibilities to conduct annual performance evaluations
  • Perform general machine maintenance as needed, train crew leads and crew members on proper techniques, processes, and schedule for general machine maintenance (blowing down machines, sharpening blades, etc.)
  • Maintain and communicate a change log for any changes to weekly service schedule
  • Lead and assist with onsite training in proper lawn service practices to guarantee the quality of work performed meets company standards
  • Work to train crew lead on maximizing job site efficiency to meet production goals while maintaining employee morale and safety
  • Perform seasonal snow and ice removal tasks during winter months. Plowing, shoveling, salt applications, and various other duties as assigned. Supervise or manage areas/zones as requested or desired with direction from snow management team
  • Additional duties as assigned. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time

Skills

Crew Management
Scheduling
Quality Control
Equipment Maintenance
Performance Evaluation
Team Training
Client Communication
Subcontractor Management
Job Site Supervision
Administrative Tasks
Lawn Care Practices

Solar Landscape

Community solar projects for local energy access

About Solar Landscape

Solar Landscape provides community solar projects in New Jersey, allowing residents to access solar energy without needing to install panels on their own properties. The company partners with commercial real estate owners, municipalities, and non-profits to install large-scale solar systems, generating renewable energy that is distributed to the community. This model makes solar power accessible to renters and low-to-moderate income households, while also reducing energy costs and carbon emissions. Solar Landscape aims to transform the energy landscape by making solar power affordable for all and supporting environmental sustainability.

Wall Township, New JerseyHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$826.8KTotal Funding
PROJECT_REAL_ESTATE_INFRASTRUCTURE_FINANCECompany Stage
EnergyIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Vacation

Risks

Grid interconnection delays could impact timely project completion and energy distribution.
Labor shortages may hinder expansion plans and hiring goals for 2024.
Potential policy changes could affect reliance on incentives and tax credits.

Differentiation

Solar Landscape focuses on community solar projects, making solar accessible to diverse communities.
The company partners with commercial real estate owners to utilize large rooftop spaces.
Solar Landscape's model allows solar benefits without individual rooftop installations, aiding renters.

Upsides

Secured $847 million in 2024, enabling over 200 commercial rooftop installations.
Partnerships with investors like KeyState Renewables enhance financial stability and growth.
Expansion into states like Maryland and Illinois opens new market opportunities.

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