For over 30 years, Schill Grounds Management has provided award-winning commercial landscaping services in Ohio. With our partner companies, we are ranked #28 in landscape companies. With over 25 locations, we service customers in Ohio; Eastern Pennsylvania; Indianapolis, Indiana; Chicago, Illinois, and Ontario, Canada.
Come join our team in Cincinnati, Ohio!
As the Fertilization Manager, you will lead the turf fertilization operations, upholding our high standards and driving continuous improvement to perform quality work safely. This position will have winter responsibilities with our snow operations team. All employees are expected to carry out the company’s purpose and demonstrate our core values.
As a Fertilization Manager at Schill Grounds Management, you must be able to perform the following essential functions of the job:
- Manage turf application program, ensuring high-quality service and operational efficiency.
- Hire and train new fertilization technicians, enhancing team capabilities and performance.
- Implement safety protocols and enforce company policies. Fully leverage Greenius, the video-based training tool.
- Use Aspire software to optimize scheduling, inventory management, efficiency, and profitability, ensuring work aligns with seasonal needs.
- Collaborate with Account Managers on turf quality and update quotes.
- Address operational issues promptly through our Issues System.
- Plan and oversee job execution, ensuring clarity in scope and resource allocation.
- Liaise between field operations and other company functions.
- Develop and adjust job plans for continuous improvement.
- Assist with cost estimates and support preventative maintenance programs.
- Manage the department budget, monitoring expenditures and optimizing resource allocation.
- Follow all company policies and procedures.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
JOB SKILLS AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Ability to manage a diverse team and adapt to changing environments
- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal with co-workers and clients
- Project management and organizational skills
- Positive attitude and prepared to work in a cooperative team environment
- Self-motivated and highly organized
- Excellent interpersonal skills, outgoing personality
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
At least 6 years of fertilization experience, with 3+ years in management.
Strong knowledge of fertilization applications, troubleshooting, and scheduling.
Proficient in Office365 and learning new software. Aspire and Greenius experience preferred.
Must pass a drug test and be capable of regularly lifting up to 60 pounds.
Bilingual English and Spanish is a plus.
