Landscape Team Leader

Job Description

Lead a Landscape Team and trains personnel in the proper use of equipment, materials/supplies applications and the proper procedures for use in order to properly maintain the landscape of the University to present a neat, clean and well-maintained appearance. Works closely with Landscaping Supervisors and Leadership to establish priorities, schedules, and quality control regimens. This will include the performance of grounds maintenance, operate grounds maintenance equipment such as truck riding and push mowers, tractors, and small powered equipment. This will also include horticulture practices such as mowing, planting, litter removal and other aspects associated with the upkeep of the landscape of the campus such as irrigation, fertilization, pesticide application and tree care. This position is designated as essential personnel for emergency closings.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Considerable knowledge of proper way to maintain and/or plant trees shrubs and flowers. Considerable knowledge of the proper way to trim, spray, mow, remove trash and debris, weed, fertilize, sweep, rake, cultivate, dig, water, shovel or plow snow, remove ice, spread salt and/or sand and other related functions. Considerable knowledge of how to prune different species of shrubs and trees. Considerable knowledge of the operation of grounds equipment. Working knowledge of the principles of leadership, including scheduling and planning work. Working knowledge of pesticides. Working mechanical knowledge to recognize malfunctions of equipment. Basic knowledge of insects, diseases, weed identification, and plant material.

Demonstrated ability to recognize irrigation malfunction. Demonstrated ability to work in extreme heat or cold; to lift/move/carry 50 pounds many times per week. Demonstrate the ability to read and write. Demonstrate ability to work independently or to work with others.

Special licenses, registration or certification

Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record which must be maintained. Demonstrate the ability to acquire a valid Pesticide Technician License within 1 year of employment.

Education or training

N/A

Level and type of experience

• Considerable Horticultural experience in garden and landscape maintenance.
• Considerable prior experience using hand tools and operating related equipment.
• Considerable experience scheduling and planning work.
• Considerable experience in the operation of grounds equipment.
• Basic experience teaching and coaching others on work procedures.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

Certified Nurseryman, Master Gardener, Valid Pesticide Technician License. Crew Chief certification 1 and 2. On-the-job and/or Vocational training in Grounds Maintenance.

Conditions of Employment

• This is an in-person reporting position. The position is not eligible for telework under any circumstances.
• Facilities Management employees are considered essential personnel and subject to working during university closings.
• This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated. 

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate

Salary commensurate with education and experience