Job Status: Full-Time

Job Category: Landscape Maintenance

Job Description:

BIO Landscape & Maintenance Inc. (BIO) a member of the Yellowstone Landscape Group is seeking a Business Developer for our Commercial Landscape Construction Division, in Dallas, Texas. You must be a leader and have a strong work ethic. You must be self-motivated and have the ability to interact with the public and our employees.

Responsibilities include:

· Developing and maintaining relationships with general contractors.
· Demonstrating positive behaviors on ethics and integrity as well as positively promoting the Company.
· Develop long-term relationships with existing  clients, penetrate new markets, and monitor
customer satisfaction.
· Refine proposal presentation packages.

Skills sets:
· Analytical skills and basic math skills.
· Proficient computer skills, to include programs such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
· We prefer qualified applicants have at least 2  years experience in construction sales.
· Strong written and oral communication skills
· Local knowledge and contacts are a plus

Benefits:
· Excellent Base Salary with a generous commission plan.
· Company Vehicle
· Company Assisted Medical and Dental Health Insurance Plan
· 401 (k) Retirement Plan
· Paid Holidays, Vacation and Personal Days
· Strong Promotional Opportunities

We are drug free and an EOE

Please send your resume and salary requirements to regan@biolandscape.com Experience: See Description Job Address:

Street Address: 5205 Dow Road

City: Houston

State: Texas

Zip: 77040

Country: United States of America

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Richard Egan

Email: regan@biolandscape.com

Phone: 713-462-8552

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Company: BIO Landscape & Maintenance, Inc.

 Job Title:   Landscape Estimator

Job Type:   Employee

Job Status: Full-Time

Job Category: Landscape Construction

Description:

One to three years experience in landscape construction estimating, or a Bachelors Degree in a construction related field with working knowledge of landscape and irrigation design and nomenclature.

Must be able to work in an individual and team environment, complete take-off’s, determine costs of material and labor requirements for estimates and be able to meet firm deadlines.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in MS Office, OST and/or Timberline.

For consideration, please submit resume to regan@biolandscape.com with BIO Estimator in the subject line.

Experience:  1-2 yrs

Job Address:

Address:  5205 Dow Road

City: Houston

State: Texas

Zip: 77040

Country: United States of America

Job Contact:

Name: Richard Egan

Email: regan@biolandscape.com

Phone: 713-462-8552

Fax: 713-690-6461

BIO Landscape & Maintenance, Inc., a GREEN and Sustainable Award-Winning Company, Acquires Lawn Maintenance Company in Dallas

Houston, Texas – On July 13, 2010, BIO Landscape & Maintenance, Inc. (BIO), a Yellowstone Landscape Group company, expanded its Texas presence through the acquisition of Forest Hills Lawn Service, Inc. based in Dallas. Forest Hills Lawn Service, Inc. was established by Bob Ford, in 1975 as a lawn maintenance and landscaping company primarily focused on municipal and governmental accounts including the City of Dallas, the City of Rowlett, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) and Dallas Public Libraries.

Robert Taylor, President of BIO, commented, “BIO’s geographic footprint in Texas continues to grow rapidly. We felt that the next strategic branch for BIO should be in Northeast Texas. BIO’s maintenance division has been hard at work winning prestigious accounts in the Dallas area, so when we learned of the acquisition opportunity we knew it was a good fit. With the Forest Hills Lawn Service, Inc. acquisition, BIO gains valuable employees, a state of the art facility, and an equipment repair dealership business which allows BIO to bring additional value to customers. Ford will continue to play a significant role as an advisor while preparing for retirement. Craig Duttarer, a BIO employee with over 15 years of landscape industry experience, will become the onsite Dallas Branch Manager.”

Ford commented on the acquisition, “I feel good about the sale. Now I can be a part of a great organization while looking forward to a new stage in my life; more time for family, relaxation, and my other interests. I also look forward to helping BIO build their Dallas branch.”

Duttarer said, “I’m excited to play a part in expanding the BIO brand into North Texas. My focus for the upcoming year will be on strengthening relationships while enhancing customer service in the Dallas market.”

With the acquisition of Forest Hills Lawn Service, Inc., BIO now serves 21 counties with a combined workforce of over 500 professionals throughout Texas. The transaction marks the third addition to BIO over the last year. In October of 2009, BIO acquired Outdoor Environments, LLC; a Houston based commercial landscape maintenance company. In December of 2009, BIO acquired Texas Services, Ltd., a sustainable Tree Care focused lawn maintenance and landscape company in Houston. In May of 2010, BIO officially opened a maintenance branch in Beaumont. BIO operates multiple branches in the state of Texas.

About BIO Landscape & Maintenance, Inc.

BIO Landscape & Maintenance, Inc., established in 1982, is a full service sustainable landscape contractor providing turnkey landscape services for a range of commercial, municipal, institutional, retail, athletic, medical, resort, and multi-family properties. Services include landscape maintenance, landscape installation, irrigation installation and maintenance, arbor care, athletic field construction, colorscaping and green programs. BIO staff consists of Licensed Irrigators, Licensed Drain Layers, a Certified Water Auditor, Licensed Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers, Chemical Applicators, ISA Certified Arborists, Texas Certified Landscape Professionals and a LEED Accredited Professional.

A natural leader in the landscaping industry, BIO has established itself as a leading green advocate with its compost BIOtea program, organic BIOlife fertilizer and propane powered maintenance equipment. BIO’s green capacities were realized when it was chosen to install and maintain Shangri La Botanical Gardens, the first Platinum LEED certified job in the state of Texas. In 2010, BIO was recognized by the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association (TNLA) as a Gold winner of the coveted Texas Excellence in Landscaping (TEIL) award for the Shangri La Botanical Gardens.

Additional green and sustainable services BIO offers include a green waste management program, recycling plant containers, utilizing drip and Smart irrigations systems for water conservation, fertigation, worm casting and organic soil amendments.

BIO Landscape & Maintenance, Inc. is a philanthropic community leader, with staff serving on a variety of charitable committees. The company is involved with numerous industry related groups including the Greater Houston Partnership, Texas Nursery and Landscape Association, Associated Builders & Contractors, Associated General Contractors, NAIOP, the Houston Apartment Association, Sports Turf Management Association and the Houston Gulf Coast Irrigation Association.

In April of 2008, BIO became a member of the Yellowstone Landscape Group, a leading national green and sustainable full service landscape management company.

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For more information about BIO please call (713) 462-8552 or visit www.biolandscape.com.

About Yellowstone Landscape Group

Yellowstone Landscape Group, Inc. headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a national landscape leader dedicated to serving the growing demands of the commercial, municipal, institutional, resort, multi-family, HOA and estate markets. Yellowstone offers a comprehensive landscape service solution of green and sustainable practices with an emphasis on protecting, enhancing and increasing property values. Services include landscape maintenance, landscape installation, irrigation installation and maintenance, arbor care, athletic field construction and colorscaping. Yellowstone currently serves customers in Texas, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina with plans for substantial geographic expansion. By delivering best-in class horticultural and business practices, a highly skilled workforce, value-added pricing strategy and the scales of scope and efficiency the Yellowstone Landscape Group, Inc. provides its customers with a premium comprehensive service offering.

Yellowstone currently oversees three major operating subsidiaries: Austin Outdoor based in Florida, BIO Landscape & Maintenance, Inc. based in Texas and Piedmont Landscape based in Georgia, making it the seventh largest full-service commercial landscape group in the United States.

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Visit www.yellowstonelandscape.com for more information.

BIO’s emergency hotline number – 281.808.6115 (after business hours)
Arbor Care department – 713.774.6621 (during business hours)

We would also like to provide you with a few hurricane preparedness tips for your facility and staff’s safety. One of the most important protective measures is to properly stake down any trees and shrubs on your grounds that were planted in the last year. This will make them more secure and less likely to be damaged or uprooted. In addition to staking and guying small trees and shrubs, you should inspect larger trees for broken, dead or damaged limbs and ask our team to remove these as soon as possible prior to a storm. Hurricane winds can tear such limbs from trees and turn them into dangerous projectiles. However, remember that it is not a good idea to prune healthy branches before a hurricane, because this encourages new growth, which is very vulnerable to wind damage.

During the storm season, it is especially important to keep roof gutters clear of leaves, twigs, and other debris. Drainage should be at its best to cope with heavy hurricane rains. If you have hanging baskets, tub plants, or large potted plants on exposed porches or patios, they should be moved indoors ahead of the storm. Hurricane winds can damage or completely destroy both exposed plants and containers. Other loose items, which can be hurled about, such as lawn furniture, garden tools, toys, and garbage cans, also should be brought inside before strong winds strike.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have about tree or landscape care prior to pending hurricanes. In fact, if you would email Kellye Dorey, Marketing Director with your company name, email address and fax number we will ensure that you receive any future mass communications as they are sent out this hurricane season.

Sincerely,
Robert Taylor, President
BIO Landscape & Maintenance, Inc

Houston, Texas – BIO Landscape & Maintenance, Inc. (BIO) today announced that they have been selected as a 2010 Gold winner of the coveted Texas Excellence in Landscaping (TEIL) Award for work completed at the Shangri La Botanical Gardens. BIO competed in the commercial projects category and will be recognized at a formal awards presentation event on August 19, 2010 during the 2010 Nursery/Landscape EXPO in San Antonio.

TEIL awards acknowledge the year’s top achievers in landscape design, installation and maintenance in the State of Texas. The program is designed to recognize independent landscape and lawn care professionals who execute superior projects. A TEIL Grand Platinum Award winner will be selected from the Gold Award winners which will be announced at the formal awards event.

“We’re honored that BIO Landscape & Maintenance has received such a prestigious award. The Shangri La visitor center is the first certified LEED Platinum project in the state of Texas which is a major accomplishment. While under construction, the gardens were severely damaged and flooded by Hurricane Katrina and a tropical storm. After many tireless days of intense reconstruction by the BIO team we’re proud to say the gardens are now award winning,” commented Jon Richardson, BIO’s Vice President of Construction.

The Shangri La Botanical Gardens are the redevelopment of the original concept for a botanical garden by H.J. Lutcher Stark. The gardens and visitor center sit on a 252 acre site in Orange, Texas, adjacent to the Big Thicket. The gardens include over 457 species of plants found in Southeast Texas and southern tier states, in addition to sensory gardens and four sculpture rooms that convey specific design elements. The gardens provide an oasis of serenity and are a testimonial to the dream realized by Mr. Stark and the Stark Foundation.

Photos of BIO’s award-winning work at the Shangri La Botanical Gardens are featured on the BIO Landscape & Maintenance website, www.biolandscape.com/gallery.php and will also be included in a special printed edition of the July/August 2010 issue of TNLA Green magazine.

About BIO Landscape & Maintenance, Inc.

BIO, established in 1982, is a full service sustainable landscape contractor providing turnkey landscape services.  These services include landscape and irrigation installation, maintenance, tractor mowing, colorscaping, athletic fields, Tree Care and green programs.

A natural leader in the landscaping industry, BIO has established itself as a leading green advocate in the industry with its compost tea program, organic BIOLife fertilizer and propane powered maintenance equipment. BIO’s green capabilities were realized when it was chosen to install and maintain Shangri La Botanical Gardens, the first Platinum LEED certified job in the state of Texas.

BIO Landscape & Maintenance, Inc. is active in the community, with staff serving on a variety of philanthropic committees along with industry related groups including The Greater Houston Partnership and Texas Nursery and Landscape Association. Other industry affiliations are with Associated Builders & Contractors, Associated General Contractors, NAIOP, the Houston Apartment Association and the U.S. Green Building Council.

In April of 2008, BIO became a member of the Yellowstone Landscape Group, a national leading green and sustainable full service landscape management company.

For more information about BIO, please call (713) 462-8552 or visit www.biolandscape.com.

About Yellowstone Landscape Group

Yellowstone Landscape Group, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a national landscape leader dedicated to serving the growing demands of the commercial, municipal, institutional, resort, multi-family and estate markets by offering a comprehensive service solution of green and sustainable practices with an emphasis on protecting, enhancing and increasing property values in a variety of geographic locations.  Yellowstone currently serves customers in Georgia, Texas, Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina and Florida with expansion plans already in place to increase its geographic footprint.  By delivering best-in class horticultural and business practices, a highly skilled workforce, value-added pricing strategy and the scales of scope and efficiency, the Yellowstone Landscape Group provides its customers with a premium comprehensive service offering.

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Visit www.yellowstonelandscape.com for more information.

Houston, Texas – On December 31, 2009, BIO Landscape & Maintenance, Inc. (BIO), a Yellowstone Landscape Group company, expanded its Texas presence through the acquisition of Texas Services, LTD. (Texas Services). Texas Services, a sustainable Tree Care focused Lawn Maintenance and Landscaping Company, is headquartered in Houston, Texas. They were founded in 1976 and currently provide services to Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas and the surrounding areas. Texas Services will now become the Tree Care Department of BIO Landscape & Maintenance, Inc.

Robert Taylor, President of BIO, said, “Texas Services will further expand BIO’s geographic footprint by adding a stationed office in the growing Sugarland area while allowing us to offer an expanded portfolio of sustainable services, including Tree Care, to all of Texas. Jim Sivils, Jeff Hanawalt and Robert Jaynes, who were prior owners of Texas Services, will join BIO’s management staff in key roles. We welcome Jim, Jeff and Robert to the organization and are excited about this expansion. Texas Services brings a team of ISA certified professionals invested in the Tree Care business with a focus in customer service. BIO is honored to partner with this respected Houston icon.”

Jim Sivils, the former majority partner of Texas Services, is the new Strategic Accounts Business Developer for BIO. Sivils commented on the acquisition, “We are excited to join an organization with the same culture and commitment to customer service, safety and employee development. When companies with the same objectives are integrated the opportunities for customer and employee success along with organic growth are a certainty. We  are really impressed by the BIO/Yellowstone company structure and relationship, their team focused attitude, how most decisions are left in the operating company hands, the attention to customer needs versus company structure, and the additional benefits offered to Texas Services by becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of BIO. It is safe to say that the future of our company is much brighter and that our customers will continue to be placed first.”

With the addition of Texas Services, BIO now serves 15 counties with a combined workforce of 440 professionals throughout Central and Southeast Texas. The transaction marks the second addition to BIO in 2009. In October of 2009, BIO acquired Outdoor Environments; a Houston based commercial landscape maintenance company.   

About BIO Landscape & Maintenance, Inc.

BIO, established in 1982, is a full service sustainable landscape contractor providing turnkey landscape services.  These services include landscape and irrigation installation, maintenance, tractor mowing, colorscaping, athletic fields, Tree Care and green programs.

A natural leader in the landscaping industry, BIO has established itself as a leading green advocate in the industry with its compost tea program, organic BIOLife fertilizer and propane powered maintenance equipment. BIO’s green capabilities were realized when it was chosen to install and maintain Shangri La Botanical Gardens, the first Platinum LEED certified job in the state of Texas.

BIO Landscape & Maintenance, Inc. is active in the community, with staff serving on a variety of philanthropic committees along with industry related groups including The Greater Houston Partnership and Texas Nursery and Landscape Association. Other industry affiliations are with Associated Builders & Contractors, Associated General Contractors, NAIOP, the Houston Apartment Association and the U.S. Green Building Council.

In April of 2008, BIO became a member of the Yellowstone Landscape Group, a national leading green and sustainable full service landscape management company.

For more information about BIO, please call (713) 462-8552 or visit www.biolandscape.com.

About Yellowstone Landscape Group

Yellowstone Landscape Group, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a national landscape leader dedicated to serving the growing demands of the commercial, municipal, institutional, resort, multi-family and estate markets by offering a comprehensive service solution of green and sustainable practices with an emphasis on protecting, enhancing and increasing property values in a variety of geographic locations.  Yellowstone currently serves customers in Georgia, Texas, Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina and Florida with expansion plans already in place to increase its geographic footprint.  By delivering best-in class horticultural and business practices, a highly skilled workforce, value-added pricing strategy and the scales of scope and efficiency, the Yellowstone Landscape Group provides its customers with a premium comprehensive service offering. 

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Visit www.yellowstonelandscape.com for more information.

We are seeking a relationship builder as well as a natural leader with commercial landscape and horticultural experience. This position long term and can offer a very rewarding long-term career with upward mobility.

Responsibilities Include:

• Developing and maintaining long-term, loyal client relationships, which lead to a goal of 100% renewals of each account, within the customer portfolio.
• Developing and maintaining a production schedule and perform site walk evaluations and formal meetings with our customers to ensure a high level of quality and service.
• Proactively present site enhancement ideas to existing customers, maximizing additional work opportunities and achieving work order sales that meet branch goals.
• Proactively assist in resolving issues, problems or concerns with our customers, expedite customer service when needed.
• Develop strong relationships with production personnel to ensure that customer service and production teams are coordinated on serving our customers.

Skill Sets:

• Analytical skills and basic math skills
• Proficient computer skills, to include Word, Excel and Outlook.
• We prefer qualified applicants have at least three (3) years management in commercial landscape maintenance.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Local area knowledge preferred.

Benefits:

• Excellent salary
• Company Vehicle
• Company assisted Medical, Dental and Vision health insurance plans available as well as a 401 (k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Personal days.

We are drug free and an EOE

Please send your resume and salary requirements to dcale@biolandscape.com 

Robert Taylor, president of BIO, said, “Outdoor Environments and its principal, Chris Lallier, will quickly become an integral part of the BIO team. Chris worked for BIO some years back, went out on his own, and we welcome him back to share in the vision we have for BIO and Yellowstone. Chris is a very capable manager and will soon be running our North Houston Branch. Chris models the values within our organization in regard to integrity, customer service, and professionalism.”

Outdoor Environments, led by Chris Lallier over the past 8 years, was built from the ground up through aggressive sales, referrals, and word of mouth. “Outdoor Environments is fortunate to now have adequate resources and support for our customers to enhance the quality of their service. Together with BIO, we will establish a significant presence in the North Houston market.” This transaction allows Chris to pursue his strength of relationship building in the role of Branch Manager with a focus on business development.

With the addition of Outdoor Environments, BIO now serves 10 counties with a combined 380 employees throughout Southeast Texas. In April 2008, BIO merged with the Yellowstone Landscape Group, one of the largest full service and environmentally focused landscape providers in the United States.

About BIO Landscape & Maintenance, Inc.
BIO, established in 1982, is a full service landscape contractor providing turnkey landscape services. These services include landscape and irrigation installation, maintenance, colorscaping, athletic fields, arbor care and green programs.

A natural leader in the landscape industry, BIO has established itself as a leading green advocate in the industry with its compost tea program, organic BIOLife fertilizer and propane powered maintenance equipment. BIO’s leadership was realized when it was chosen to install and maintain Shangri La Botanical Gardens, the first Platinum LEED certified job in the state of Texas.

BIO is active in the community, with staff serving on committees at The Greater Houston Partnership and Texas Nursery and Landscape Association. Other industry affiliations are with Associated Builders & Contractors, Associated General Contractors, NAIOP and the Houston Apartment Association. For more information about BIO, please call (713) 462-8552 or visit the Web site at www.biolandscape.com.

About Yellowstone Landscape Group
Yellowstone Landscape Group, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a national landscape leader dedicated to serving the growing demands of the commercial, municipal, institutional, resort, multi-family and estate markets by offering a comprehensive service solution of green and sustainable practices with an emphasis on protecting, enhancing and increasing property values in a variety of geographic locations. Yellowstone currently serves customers in Georgia, Texas, Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina and Florida with expansion plans already in place to increase its geographic footprint. By delivering best-in class horticultural and business practices, a highly skilled workforce, value-added pricing strategy and the scales of scope and efficiency, the Yellowstone Landscape Group provides its customers with a premium comprehensive service offering. Visit www.yellowstonelandscape.com for more information.