Landscape Yard & Shop Manager
Westco Grounds Maintenance, LLCPurpose The Shop & Yard Manager leads the safe, efficient, and organized operation of the company shop and yard, including fleet and equipment readiness, maintenance coordination, inventory, asset control, and yard security. This role connects Fleet, Safety, Facilities, Purchasing, and Operations so crews have safe, reliable resources when needed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities · Manage daily shop and yard operations, including organization, cleanliness, security, and efficiency. · Prioritize the daily repair workflow, including preventive maintenance, vendor repairs, quality checks, and return-to-service, to minimize downtime. · Ensure vehicles, equipment, tools, and materials are inspected, staged, and ready before dispatch. · Maintain accurate work orders, maintenance records, and asset assignments in Fleetio. · Manage inventory of materials, parts, and shop supplies, including receiving, storage, and replenishment. · Control equipment check-out, asset transfers, and reporting of damage or loss. · Ensure safe storage, handling, and disposal of fuel, chemicals, and waste, and monitor fuel use. · Maintain yard layout, security controls, and housekeeping/5S standards through routine inspections. · Supervise mechanics, yard personnel, and drivers, and manage shop and yard vendors. · Coordinate response to breakdowns, towing, spills, and severe weather. · Partner with Operations, Fleet, Safety, and Purchasing on budgeting, repair-versus-replace decisions, and process improvements. · Track and report shop and yard performance metrics. · Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Experience · Previous experience in yard, warehouse, landscape, construction, fleet, or operations management preferred. · Previous experience supervising shop, yard, warehouse, or fleet personnel preferred. · Experience with parts, inventory, and shop supply management preferred. Licenses and Certifications · Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Skills and Proficiencies · Knowledge of landscape equipment, tools, materials, and supplies strongly preferred. · Working knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and basic vehicle/equipment mechanical systems preferred. · Experience with Fleetio or a comparable fleet management/work-order system preferred. · Strong organizational, inventory management, and operational planning skills. · Ability to independently prioritize and make decisions in a fast-paced environment. · Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. · Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · Ability to work in both office and outdoor yard environments and tolerate varying weather conditions. · Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform physical tasks as necessary. · Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. · Ability to safely work around trucks, trailers, landscape equipment, and material-handling equipment. · Ability to work early mornings and additional hours as operational needs require. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Duties may change at any time with or without notice. This document does not create an employment contract; employment with Ethoscapes remains at will. Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Safety equipment provided Vision insurance Work Location: In …