Supervisor, Grounds Worker

Position Summary: Manage and direct all landscape operations and employee support. Essential Job Functions Hire, train and develop landscape staff. Prioritize daily tasks for staff. Conduct performance evaluations and disciplinary action. Operate mowing equipment and hand-held tools. Operate heavy or specialized equipment. Install and maintain manual and automatic irrigation systems. With support from Manager, prepare annual budget and maintain monthly expenses. Regular and reliable attendance at the worksite and adhere to assigned schedule. – this position is not a remote or telecommute position. Adhere to all company and departmental policies and procedures per the guidebook including all safety requirements including all safety guidelines. Utilize electronic time management system to input time, attendance and paid off request. Non-Essential Job Functions Work alternative hours (weekends and holidays) as necessary. Snow removal duties Determine necessary purchases for repair parts and job materials. Qualifications Education High School Diploma/GED Equivalent. Landscape Certification or Bachelor’s Degree in horticulture or landscape design preferred. Experience Two years supervisory experience. Three years landscape experience, preferably on a large campus or acreage. Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to multi-task and maintain a consistent volume of work order requests. Computer Skills Basic end-user Windows based PC experience. Certificates & Licenses Pesticide Applicator Certification or willing to obtain in a specified period of time. Other Requirements Competency Statement(s) Leadership: Able to provide direction, motivation and model best practices. Performance Management: Able to provide on-going staff support and improve effectiveness of individuals and teams. Values: Able to promote a safe and inclusive environment of integrity and honesty. Physical/Mental Requirements Activity Frequency F F F F Use of Hands/Fingers C O Lifting 50 Max lbs O Traveling O Exposure to Hazards O Read/See C Exposure to Temperatures C Talk/Communicate C Standing/Walking C Taste/Smell N/A O Operate Equipment/Company Vehicles: mowers, weed eaters, blowers, heavy equipment, trucks F Operate Computers C Personal Protective Equipment: steel-toe boots, safety goggles, ear protection, respirators, and gloves C N/A Not Applicable Activity - Not applicable to this occupation O Occasionally Position requires this activity up to 0-27% of the time (02.5 or F Frequently Position requires this activity up to 27-61% of the time (02.5-5.5 hrs/day) C Constantly Position requires this activity up to 61-100% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mid-America LGBT Chamber