LANDSCAPE SUPERVISOR

About the role

Be part of a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact. You'll be part of a working supervisor who leads their team to maintain grounds within the facility. The supervisor will lead a team of landscape specialists, some who have a disability, to keep the fields and grounds of the West Point Prep Academy in tip-top shape.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds keeping using mowers and hand-powered equipment (Ex. Blowers, 0 turn mowers, and weed whackers).
• Use equipment and drive tool cats, backhoe, sanders, and plow vehicles.
• Trim shrubs & trees, mulch around shrubs & trees, beds, seed, sweep walk ways.
• Prune trees, cut limbs, use chain saw, water & Maintain shrubbery, power wash outdoor areas.
• Groom field with power groomer, tool cats and use of all grounds power tools.
• Plow snow- handle call ins during storms, call in workers before storms, set up snow plows and prepare winter equipment before and during storms.
• Tailgate meetings with workers.
• Supervise workers on spreading salt & use of snow blowing equipment.
• Maintain inventories of tools, equipment, and stock.
• Drive work vehicles to be fixed, inspected, and maintained. Fill small cans with fuel.
• Keep all trucks & equipment fueled and ready to go.
• Meet with supervisor on day to day issues that may arise.
• Meet with vendors & contractors.
• Groom field with pull behind tractor/tool cat.
• During off & down time you will assist custodial supervisor (reset of barracks, during rain)
• Supervise custodial workers when their supervisor is off.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Able to obtain quotes and bids for jobs from vendors.
• Strong organization skills with accurate attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Hands-on experience with network administration.
• Able to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Sufficient skills to communicate effectively with system users regarding technical and business issues.

Functional / Organizational Support

• Guide your team while supporting custodial with barracks reset.
• Support Custodial inside during inclement weather (rain) with their daily functions.
• Drive in inclement weather.

Physical Characteristics

• Must be have a professional appearance.
• Must lead by example.
• Must be capable to move throughout work day and follow people served throughout community.
• Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet.
• Work well with others and in a team.
• Occasional lifting of 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to physically operate heavy landscaping equipment in a safe manner.

Pay

$26.00/hr

Schedule

Mon-Fri 7a-3:30 (Some weather related on-call)

Benefits

Year-round position

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans