CHEMICAL MANAGER

CHEMICAL MANAGER

comp open, based on experience

Our Chemical Department Manager oversees the Spray Technicians and daily operations of the chemical department.

DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES

• Types all chemical contracts and assists maintenance team on necessary bids for maintenance customers.

• The Chemical Manager is responsible for analyzing and meeting designated sales goals and continually increase the efficiency of the department and projects.

• Continue to update the Chemical Department’s schedules and routes of when applications occur.

• Establish and maintain professional customer relationships to increase client retention.

• Maintain quality control on all assigned properties and projects and ensure employees are trained in horticultural best techniques and practices when performing chemical applications.

• Walk properties as needed with the maintenance supervisors or chemical technicians.

• Maintain communication with maintenance staff and other departments to ensure job profitability.

• Responsible for communicating and enforcing firm’s Policies and Procedures to employees

• Must maintain software and programs in place in order to succeed at job and manage crews & properties

• Performs other duties as assigned and assists departments when needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS + ABILITIES

• Team oriented and able to offer support on special projects where needed

• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with assigned crews as well as clients, both in-person, over the phone and via email

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions

• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

• Ability to build and maintain cooperative working relationships with other departments and clients.

• Must be customer focused and be able to handle high volume of client requests

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS + WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Involves light to moderate work in most types of weather

• Includes frequent standing, walking, sitting and active movement throughout the day

• This is an autonomous position that requires self-sufficiency and self-motivation

• Must be confident and able to direct assigned team of employees and determine the best solutions to each client’s individual requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years’ experience high-end residential landscaping management

• Valid Texas Driver’s License

• Chemical Applicator License