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Benefits:
- Company Match Retirement Plan
- Bonus based on performance
- Paid time off
Who we are:
Founded in 1996, College Fund Landscaping is a family-owned, full-service landscaping company based in Lucas, TX. For nearly three decades, we’ve been maintaining outdoor spaces and building long-term relationships with homeowners in and around Lucas.
What sets us apart is not just the quality of our work, but the heart behind it. We are built on the belief that landscaping should be personal, professional, and purposeful. That means showing up on time, treating every property like it’s our own, and doing things the right way—not the easy way.
Our name—College Fund Landscaping—reflects our commitment to investing in the future, whether it's through the development of our employees, giving back to the communities we serve through scholarships or the long-term health of the landscapes we maintain. We strive to be more than just a service provider; we aim to be a trusted partner in helping our clients love where they live.
What you will be doing:
As the Maintenance Division Team Lead, you’ll oversee daily operations for 10-12 crews comprised of 25-30 crew members servicing 250-280 homes, drive efficiency through smart routing and process improvements, and ensure high-quality work is performed at every home we service. You'll manage labor budgets, address client concerns, and coach team members for performance and growth. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with other managers to keep crews safe, productive, and client-focused.
Key responsibilities and duties:
- Identify workflow inefficiencies; design and implement systems to correct them.
- Manage labor budgets and consistently hit targets.
- Route crews strategically to optimize productivity and minimize drive time.
- Respond to client issues in a timely manner and implement lasting solutions.
- Recognize and reward teams for high performance.
- Coach and correct crew behavior when standards aren't met.
- Collaborate with other Division Managers on cross-functional needs.
- Uphold commitments and work independently without micromanagement.
- Utilize CRM software and MS Office to manage daily tasks.
- Solve daily operational challenges to meet quality, safety, and efficiency standards.
- Own the full quality control process end-to-end.
- Handle all HR responsibilities for field staff: hiring, managing performance, training, coaching, mentoring, and developing crew leaders.
- Facilitate conflict resolution among staff.
- Drive training programs for new hires and provide ongoing development for field crews.
Qualifications:
- Bilingual in English & Spanish (fluent in reading, writing, speaking) – Required.
- Associate’s Degree or equivalent (Work or military experience) – Preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and insurable under company policy – Required.
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on management experience in landscaping, maintenance, or similar field – Required.
- At least 1 year of industry-related experience – Preferred.
- Experience leading teams of 25-30 people.
- Demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies and implement effective solutions.
- Solid understanding of business financial principles: Gross Sales, Margins, Markups, Expense Control, P&L.
- Experience in quality control and inventory management.
- Proven skills in hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical aptitude.
- Excellent customer service orientation and client relationship management.
- Familiarity with CRMs and ability to use MS Office Applications.
- Physical ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
- Flexibility to work varied hours, including Saturdays as needed.
Top Performance Metrics:
- Labor Percentage (labor cost vs. budget).
- Gross Margin Percentage (revenue vs. cost of goods sold).
What’s in it for you:
- In this role, you will earn a competitive annual base salary based on your experience and qualifications.($65,000-$70,000 annually) plus an additional $16,000 in quarterly & annual performance bonus opportunities.
- Benefits package which includes Health Insurance, PTO, 7 paid Company Holidays, Simple IRA retirement plan with a 3% match.
- A company vehicle and cell phone valued at $11,000 annually.
- Opportunity to lead and shape a high-performing team in a well-respected landscape company.
- Ongoing professional development.
- A supportive, family-oriented company culture focused on growth, recognition, and excellence.
Compensation: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
To enrich the lives of our CFL family and the communities we serve through funding the education of our youth & helping those in need, because
WE BELIEVE IN GIVING BACK
WE BELIEVE IN GIVING BACK
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