Landscape & Labor Services Supervisor

Salary Range: $55,000 – 65,000 Annually

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the overall supervision of maintenance of lawns, athletic fields, trees, landscaped areas, roads, and walkways.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop, implement and oversee an ongoing landscape maintenance program.
• Develop, implement and oversee a regular maintenance program for all landscape equipment.
• Schedule, assign and oversee daily and weekly tasks for grounds maintenance staff.
• Organize ongoing staff development training programs. Monitor changes in state and federal laws regarding the use and handling of all landscape chemicals and fertilizers.
• Provide quality control and oversight of all landscape projects.
• Identify and correct potential problems and safety concerns in relation to landscaped areas.
• Prepare written status reports as required on landscape projects.
• Assist in the preparation of annual operating budget.
• Provide annual written employee evaluations for all grounds maintenance staff.
• Provide on-the-job training for new employees.
• Solicit bids or price-shop for ground maintenance equipment, supplies or services.
• Adhere to all purchasing policies adopted by Mid-Pacific.
• Make recommendations to the Director on replacement or disposal of landscape equipment when appropriate.
• Make recommendations to the Director on policies regarding staff development, discipline or discharge.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance and equipment repairs.

SCHOOL SAFETY

• Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace.
• Comply with the instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures.
• Take reasonable care to ensure their own safety and health and that of others.
• Report any injury, hazard or illness immediately to their Supervisor and Human Resources.
• Not place others at risk by any act or omission, not willfully or recklessly interfere with safety equipment.
• Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviors.
• Identify, assess if necessary, and control hazards within the area of responsibility.
• Ensure that equipment/supplies are properly maintained.
• Maintain relevant knowledge of safety laws.
• Mandatory reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement or child protective services, and Human Resources. Sexual abuse includes child molestation, any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with a minor, and serial sexual misconduct, any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with more than one victim; and committed by or alleged to have been committed by any perpetrator who is not a student of an included entity.
• Develop safe work procedures and ensure adherence to procedures.
• Ensure compliance of safety policies and procedures.
• Communicate safety issues with employees.
• Ensure that employees are provided with information, instruction, training and supervision that they need to work safely.
• Ensure that employees are aware of and abide by all relevant safety procedures.
• Encourage early reporting of incidents and forward information to Manager and Human Resources immediately.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrating Professional Body of Knowledge: A professional demonstrates an understanding of practice area knowledge and appreciates learning more about this practice area and beyond.
• Professional as a Learner: A professional engages in career-long professional learning and ongoing critical reflection to identify opportunities for improving leadership, mentoring, and collaboration. The inherent nature of a professional staff member is a keen, lifelong passion for learning, and a deep curiosity and wonder about people, events, and places.
• Fostering Effective Relationships: A professional builds positive working relationships with colleagues, other departments, and the community.
• Establishing an Inclusive Environment: A professional creates a safe, caring environment that is inclusive of and engaging for others.
• Professional as a Leader: A professional seeks leadership opportunities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in agriculture or six years progressive experience in landscape maintenance.
• Experienced in large tree trimming and maintenance.
• State licensed commercial pesticide applicator desirable.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Adequate computer skills in Microsoft Word and database management.
• State-licensed commercial pesticide applicator desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Service-oriented attitude and able to work well with faculty, staff, and the general public.
• Must be flexible and cross-trained in performing the various tasks that pertain to the day-to-day operation of the school.

WORK SCHEDULE

This is a 12-month, full-time position requiring 40-hour workweeks. Regular work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, however, these hours may vary depending on departmental needs, deadlines, or school events. Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Our campus consists of multiple buildings on 44 hilly acres that requires frequent walking including uphill and stairs. The individual is required to talk and hear, required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required include close vision.

MENTAL DEMANDS

On a daily basis employee must frequently problem solve, make decisions, supervise, interpret data, organize, write, plan, and clearly communicate.

EQUIPMENT USE

Landscaping equipment, including but not limited to hand tools, power tools, heavy machinery or earthmoving equipment, irrigation and watering tools, and other equipment and supplies – frequently

Telephone, Computer and Copier – occasionally

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoor – occasionally, Outdoor – frequently, Loud Noise – frequently, Cold Temperatures – occasionally, Hot Temperatures – frequently

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Mid-Pacific Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary : $55,000