Landscaper/Grounds Lead/Manager

Manifest Solutions is currently seeking a Landscaper/Grounds Lead Manager for a position in Wheatfield, IN.

• Direct and manages seasonal renewable vegetation management activities to maintain orderly and safe site conditions.
• Supervise a team of union craft performing vegetation management on a company fleet of various equipment types (zero-turn mowers, Tool-Cats with attachments, Tractors with Bushhogs).
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Conduct pre-job safety briefs for all assigned work.
• Inform employees of safety rules and regulations and consistently enforce them.
• Verify all work performed is done in compliance with environmental permits and procedures.
• Emphasize and ensure the commitment to performing all work in compliance within environmental procedures with all crafts and contractors.
• Implementation and supervision of vegetation management execution.
• Coordinate with fleet and 3rd party suppliers to coordinate spare parts needs and maintenance/repair schedules.
• Determine and manage when overtime is necessary.
• Administer the Employee Productivity Guidelines, Code of Conduct, and the collective bargaining agreement.
• Inform employees of work performance standards and expectations.
• Coordinate closely with Renewable Maintenance Supervisors.
• Trains and evaluates employees in the proper use of tools, machinery, maintenance procedures and practices, and safe work practices.
• Assist operating departments in monitoring equipment and troubleshooting abnormal operating conditions.
• Determine the appropriate maintenance scope and timing of repairs.
• Perform documented safety observations for operations and maintenance work

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 4-6 years of experience in Landscaping, Maintenance or other related engineering discipline obtained in power plant, industrial process, or military service
• Experience with leading and coordinating a union work force
• Understanding and commitment to maintaining safe work practices and safety of direct reports.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems
• Able to effectively manage several projects at one time across multiple sites
• Able to effectively communicate through a variety of media with supervisors, peers, subordinates, and external support teams.
• Familiarity with renewable assets (PV/Solar)

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Experience or formal training in power plant or industrial operating departments, project management, and maintenance management practices.
• Physical Demands