<p>Join E&S Ring - A Leader in Residential Property Management</p> <p>At E&S Ring Management, we manage apartment communities in some of California's most sought-after neighborhoods. With a legacy of excellence and a strong presence in vibrant communities, we're proud to deliver high-quality living experiences and that starts with an exceptional team.</p> <p>We're currently seeking a Director of Landscaping & Grounds</p> <p>The Director of Landscaping & Grounds leads the strategy, standards, and day-to-day performance of all exterior grounds and landscape operations across a 21-property, 7,000-unit portfolio. This role ensures curb appeal, safety, cost control, landscape plantings quality and maintenance protocols, hardscape maintenance and protocols, water stewardship, and vendor/crew performance while aligning with asset plans and resident experience goals.</p> <p>What We Offer</p> <p>We believe a rewarding career includes more than just a paycheck. When you join us, you'll enjoy:</p> <ul> <li>A dynamic role where you'll showcase your [Job Skills] service skills while contributing to process improvements </li><li>A collaborative, upbeat work environment that values positivity, professionalism, and team spirit. </li><li>A comprehensive benefits package, including: </li><li>Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance </li><li>401(k) with Company Match </li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts </li><li>Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Days & Holidays </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement </li><li>Wellness Reimbursement </li></ul> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Strategy & Standards </li><li>Set portfolio-wide landscape standards (specs, planting palettes, turf care, pruning cycles, color rotation, mulch, bed maintenance). </li><li>Establish seasonal plans (spring/fall cleanups), storm readiness, and drought/heat contingencies. </li></ul> <p>Implement sustainable practices (smart irrigation, drought-tolerant plantings, IPM)</p> <ul> <li> <p>Operations & Inspections</p> </li><li> <p>Conduct recurring property walks; score appearance, safety, and compliance; issue corrective actions.</p> </li><li> <p>Oversee irrigation audits, scheduling, and repairs; minimize water waste and leaks.</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinate tree care program (risk assessments, pruning, removals, replacements).</p> </li><li> <p>Vendor & Contract Management</p> </li><li> <p>Write scopes, run RFPs, select vendors; negotiate pricing and SLAs.</p> </li><li> <p>Manage contracts (mowing, enhancement projects, arbor, irrigation, snow/ice if applicable); enforce KPI-based performance.</p> </li><li> <p>Budgeting & Cost Control</p> </li><li> <p>Own OPEX and CAPEX planning (annual maintenance, enhancements, replacements).</p> </li><li> <p>Track spend vs. budget; drive savings via standards, sourcing, and water/chemical reductions.</p> </li><li> <p>Safety, Risk, and Compliance</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure safe work methods and PPE; partner with Risk/HR on training and incident response.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain compliance with local codes, water restrictions, pesticide regulations, and HOA/state, local, and municipal requirements.</p> </li><li> <p>Lead emergency response for storms, flooding, wind events; coordinate quick cleanup and hazard mitigation.</p> </li><li> <p>Projects & Enhancements</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinate with Landscape Designers, Plan and deliver curb-appeal upgrades, entry/amenity refreshes, and erosion/drainage fixes.</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinate with Construction/CapEx on site work impacting landscaping (utility trenching, hardscape).</p> </li><li> <p>Data, Tools & Reporting</p> </li><li> <p>Use work-order/CMMS tools to triage, prioritize, and close grounds tickets.</p> </li><li> <p>Report monthly on KPIs (appearance scores, water usage, vendor SLA attainment, budget variance).</p> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>10+ years in landscaping/grounds leadership across multi-site residential, hospitality, commercial, or campus environments; 3+ years managing managers and vendors. </li><li>Strong knowledge of regional plant material, turf care, irrigation systems/controllers, arboriculture basics, and seasonal operations (snow/ice if applicable). </li><li>Proven success running RFPs, negotiating contracts, and managing large OPEX/CAPEX budgets. </li><li>Familiar with work-order systems and portfolio reporting (e.g., CMMS/ (Yardi) property ops platforms). </li><li>Valid driver's license; ability to travel routinely across properties. </li><li>Preferred: Certifications such as ISA Certified Arborist, CLP/CLT, QWEL, pesticide applicator; bilingual English/Spanish. </li></ul> <p>Work Conditions</p> <ul> <li>Field-heavy role with frequent walking sites/grades; lifting up to 40 lbs occasionally. </li><li>On-call support during severe weather or emergencies. </li></ul> <p>Ready to Take the Next Step?</p> <p>If you're ready to bring your Landscaping & Grounds expertise to a company that values both performance and personality, we'd love to hear from you.</p> <p>Employment offer is contingent upon satisfactory background, drug screening, reference and if applicable physical exam.</p> <p>E&S Ring Management Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</p> <p>This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.</p>