Hello. Thank you for looking. New York Plantings Garden Company has Highly unorganized but experienced small business owner who no longer wishes to remain a " One man show" need help to develop our company to the next level while organizing, building a team of long term employees in a field of high turnover.
A personal assistant with multiple roles. A business minded person, right hand man and willing to work outdoors at times, travel around Manhattan to visit jobsites then work from home etc. as needed.
If you become established then can eventually delegate some of these tasks.
Communication skills are very important. From your fist email reply and communication with NY Plantings Garden you will be screened for accurate, relatable and effective communication. To clarify, the command of the English language is not only what good communication entails. Communication:
avoid mistakes and misunderstandings due to poor communication.
"Call out" employees or team members who have poor communication skills and try to teach or advise how to improve.
ability to ensure others that you understand instructions or information and acknowledge that they understand
make sure that the client receives your information clearly, if no response then try alternate methods until it is sure to have been received and understood.
This small business is capable of supporting a few families. This is the goal and legacy I would like to leave for our people.
This took me nearly 2 decades to build and a huge amount of work. I believe very few are capable of doing the work needed to create a sustainable I can find someone willing and able to take 50% of my workload that would be amazing.
Someone who doesn't give up easily, trusts others and is willing to do what it takes to be successful including working much harder than others to reach goals. Someone who understands that what we do today can effect us years from now.
A thick skinned person who might understand the Eastern Long Island culture, how we speak without taking offense to colorful or candid conversation.
The understanding that the rewards will come when goals are met. A salary position that may work out to less in the beginning until you have the experience and time management skills to earn more per day.
Excellent communication skills. What do we mean by "communication skills?
Clear acknowledgement of information not simply an "ok" after detailed instructions are provided.
documenting our work and projects by quality images, sending to file for proof of work done or multiple uses including the use for posting our projects online. Ensure that employees in the field also send images before, during and after the services and projects.
Possibly using "company cam" or similar app to organize and teamwork.
keeping track of 1 to 4 +/- (told you we have a small business!) employees?
Helping to find and hire the best team members who are looking for a home in our business.
Developing a set of responsibility while also learning how and when you can help to reduce the owner's workload or take over certain tasks completely.
Answering phones, possibly emails and helping complete proposals.
posting our work online and developing social media when there is nothing else to do.
In time, delegating certain tasks or managing vendors, freelancers and others to make sure that they are doing their jobs.
We begin our days very early morning. Working from home you may need to be available over the phone. You may be able to start at 7am however sometimes need to be available by 5am
We will try to focus upon your strengths, what you are good at and also enjoy doing however every position may have tasks that are not our favorite.
There will be a training pay period that has training pay. Then the possibility of a retro bonus for those who earn this along with a salary increase if training goes well and applicant is full
To APPLY:
Use our "contact us" page on our website, or;
( add a resume if possible).
Communication:
No calls ever (or pushy people please.) Seriously.
If you receive a text from us; please respond during business hours, only in reply to questions.
All other questions, inquiries and communication are via EMAIL.
Most replies are within 48 hours.
Please provide:
Name,
Email address
Related experience
College or trade school education? Y/N and type.
Are you retired?
When available to start:
Are you available full time and can (generally) be contacted 6am to 6pm? M-S?
How long does it take for you to reach Manhattan?
Are you willing to occasionally visit customers or jobsites outdoors in Manhattan?
If you are you physically able and willing (occasionally) to help the gardeners and possibly get your hands dirty?
Do you have a driver license? Able or willing to drive a van if asked or if urgent need?
Have you ever supervised others officially?
Have you ever worked in the landscape, contracting or other project/service/installation industry?
Are you comfortable with apps, organizational apps, google calendar, service routing, dispatching
Do you like helping others?
Do you like helping others even if they do not seem to appreciate it nor will you gain anything for your help, even if it might cost you money or time?
Do you know what type of work we do at Newyorkplantings?
if yes, can you describe in one sentence?
Thank you very much.