Landscape Supervisor

Onsite position

About the role

Under broad supervision, the Landscape Supervisor oversees grounds maintenance staff activities in installing and maintaining landscaped areas, roads, and parking lots of assigned facilities. This role requires knowledge of landscaping practices, standards, supplies, and equipment, as well as the ability to organize, schedule, and supervise the work of staff in multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, directs, and manages staff in performing landscape maintenance activities and improvement projects at customer locations.
• Prioritizes, assigns, and schedules job tasks, and adjusts schedules as necessary in response to weather conditions or staff absences.
• Oversees work activities and reviews work to ensure it is performed safely, on-time, and according to established procedures, regulations, and guidelines.
• Supervises staff and ensures their competence and motivation through effective hiring, training, counseling, supervising, and performance reviews.
• Provides staff work instruction and training in the safe and proper use of equipment and chemicals. Serves as an informational resource regarding grounds maintenance services.
• Conducts and participates in a variety of departmental and other meetings on a regular basis.
• Provides friendly and helpful customer service within the terms of the contract.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in landscaping including one year in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance standards and techniques, materials, and the safe and proper use of chemicals.
• Knowledge of Cal OSHA and OSHA occupational safety regulations.
• Knowledge of safe operation of construction and landscaping industrial equipment, such as front loaders, backhoes, forklifts, trenchers, and mowers.
• Knowledge of departmental operations and procedures, and organizational policies.
• Computer literacy including skill to operate word processing and spreadsheet software applications.
• Ability to train employees in proper departmental practices and procedures, including safety and proper use of tools and equipment.
• Supervisory skills to hire qualified employees, provide training and work instruction, administer performance management and disciplinary processes effectively, and address employee relations appropriately.
• Communications skills to provide procedural and informational guidance, both orally and in writing, and respond to questions from customers, employees, and others.
• Customer service skills to act responsively to inquiries and requests, and escalate more difficult matters appropriately.
• Mathematical ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver's License (may be required depending on local, state, and/or contract requirements).

Pay

$24.72 to $30.39 per hour

Physical Requirements

• Sitting and/or talking on the phone for extended periods.
• Standing and/or walking for extended periods.
• Viewing computer monitor requiring close vision.
• Keyboarding.
• Bending and stooping.
• Exposure to toxic substances.
• Exposure to wind, rain, cold, and heat.
• Noise from equipment in work site environment.

Work Environment

Majority of work is performed on job sites, in an environment with various tools, maintenance, and construction equipment. Remainder of work is performed in a regular office environment. Frequent travel to job sites is required.