Supervisor, Landscape & Grounds Services - Full-time

The Department of Facilities Management is seeking a Landscape and Grounds Supervisor. The Landscape and Grounds division is located within Facilities Management, maintaining over 3,000 acres of campus lawns and grounds. 

Job Duties:

• Performs technical and semi-technical duties required in the propagation of plant materials.
• Organizes, coordinates, and directs landscape crews. Performs the necessary tasks to accomplish the goals set forth by the Landscape Department. 
• Coordinates the application of fertilizers and pesticides safely and properly. 
• Directs and supervises the safe and proper use of equipment and materials, including heavy equipment.
• Assists in the design and layout of floral and plant beds, and the selection of appropriate materials, plants, and flowers.
• Coordinates and directs the work of other Facilities Management crews working on landscape projects. 
• Assigns gardening zones to landscape crew to ensure areas are adequately staffed and maintained
• Assists in scheduling and coordinating planting timelines while ensuring adherence to proper care guidelines.
• Prepares and approves employee time cards and prepares routine reports.
• Oversees performance management of team members including training, developing, and evaluating.
• Processes requisitions to stock and maintain supply inventory.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.
   

• SCHEDULE NOTE:

• The current schedule is is Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
• The summer schedule which begins in late spring will be Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM.
• Work times may shift due to weather and operational needs, including required overtime, and you may be designated as an essential position during emergency closures. 

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