Operations Manager - Horticulture

Title: Operations Manager - Horticulture Requisition #: 658746 Location: Huntsville, AL, 35762 Job Description Aramark is seeking an experienced and hands‑on Operations Manager – Horticulture to lead and oversee all landscape and horticultural operations at Alabama A&M University, ensuring the campus maintains exceptional beauty and environmental standards. This role is responsible for supervising a horticulture team, managing greenhouse operations, coordinating planting, pruning, irrigation, and pest management programs, and executing long‑term landscape improvement plans. Job Responsibilities Team Leadership & Supervision Manage, train, and schedule groundskeeping staff Provide coaching, performance management, and safety oversight Coordinate daily operations and assign work priorities Grounds Maintenance Oversee lawn care, tree and shrub maintenance, planting, and irrigation systems Maintain athletic fields, courtyards, walkways, and green spaces Ensure campus grounds meet high aesthetic and safety standards Seasonal Operations Manage snow and ice removal operations (as applicable) Plan and execute seasonal plantings and landscape enhancements Oversee leaf removal and weather‑related campus preparation Campus Support & Events Coordinate grounds preparation for campus events, ceremonies, and tours Ensure grounds are presentable and accessible for all campus activities Equipment & Resource Management Oversee maintenance and usage of landscaping equipment and vehicles Manage inventory of tools, supplies, and materials Ensure proper storage and safety compliance Sustainability & Compliance Promote environmentally responsible landscaping practices Ensure compliance with local regulations and campus policies Support sustainability initiatives (e.g., water conservation, native plantings) Qualifications Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Botany, Plant Science, or a related field 2–5 years of relevant experience, and strong expertise in plant science, soil health, and landscape design Experience with landscaping equipment and maintenance procedures Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr