Hello! My name is Matthew and I’m the owner of a small commercial landscaping company. We’re small but have large contracts and have operations in San Antonio and Austin and all the surrounding areas such as New Braunfels, Bastrop, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Taylor, Killeen, Temple, etc. etc.
I’m looking for a reliable, honest individual with integrity and a SOLID work ethic to help run this bad boy. The ability to teach with patience, listen with care and understanding, give feedback/criticism appropriately, and hold yourself and those around you to a high standard are absolutely essential.
This company is my baby and I believe we’re all family. I need someone who can do the same. Must have a perfectly immaculate driving record. Period. Also, you must possess a full understanding of and ability to operate all general landscaping machinery. It’s a plus if you are a handy mechanic to help work on equipment and the vehicles when they’re down.
Lastly, you must have a clean appearance and be able to communicate very effectively with clients (usually owners or high executives/leadership) as a face of the business and an ambassador on my behalf.
I also offer hefty bonuses on bringing in new business, so having a gifted mouthpiece and solid sales/communication skills, and a positive, outgoing personality is a huge help.
I start everyone as an independent contractor for the first 60-90 days as a way for both of us to see if we’re all a good fit for each other. Of course full-time employment is available after the training / intro period.
I don’t do residential - only restaurants, hotels, business complexes, industrial parks, government buildings, etc. Familiarity with this type of maintenance is required. Irrigation experience with install, repair, diagnosing electrical issues, etc. are essential. Knowledge in other areas like hardscaping design, artificial turf, parking lot striping and resurfacing, welding, tall tree climbing/trimming, installing high-end sod, etc are all HUGE pluses.
What sets my company apart from many others:
commercial contracts - means work every week of the year; crews don’t need to worry about layoffs or reduced hours when grass isn’t growing
I’ve been an employee before - one who wasn’t appreciated and was taken advantage of, over and over again, so I know how to treat people very well. I made a vow to be the boss I always wanted and to treat people how I deserved and never got. I wouldn’t ask anyone to do something I am not doing myself or haven’t done already. If you’re appreciated, pay goes up. Bonuses are always on my mind. Instead of trying to find people doing something bad, I want to “catch” you doing things great and reward you for it.
Growth potential - I know every job under the sun promises “advancement”, but I’m an entrepreneur and am growing this business. I NEED to have people advance and grow with the company, otherwise it doesn’t grow, period. Outside sales leader, area manager, and so much more are all possibilities down the road. Even starting an additional “wing” of the business specializing in a particular area are strong possibilities (actively looking for some pro’s to run a tree trimming crew, artificial turf install, irrigation crew, landscape design, power washing, parking lot striping/maintenance, etc). Let me know what talents and desires you bring to the table and let’s use them!
Pay is completely negotiable and depends on experience, knowledge, and all you bring to the table. Plus, all leaders are on a base pay. Meaning that if you get everything done (the right way) in 30 hours, you still get paid the same. If it rains for half a week and you don’t work, you still get paid the same. Simple. I need my leaders to be focused and operate with efficiency. No time for personal drama and crazy issues.
If the cold, heat, rain, or any other factors won’t get in the way of your hustle and getting a kick-butt job done, then please reply and let me know about your experience and how you think you could be a special benefit to my company! And finally, because the details matter, I will only respond to individuals who took the time and care to read every word of this post. So please reply either with email or text and in the first line type “I WANT LEADERSHIP!” Then let me know what is unique about you from everyone else applying.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Matthew
