Landscape Crew Chief

As the Landscape Crew Chief, you will:

• Ensure the visible excellence of the campus grounds. Supervise the personnel activities of a landscape maintenance or project crew in the Grounds department.
• Perform duties related to landscape construction and maintenance.
• Supervise service staff which includes interviewing, mentoring, training, planning, scheduling, and inspecting work. Administer work assignments, order supplies, and approve expenditures to complete job assignments.
• Account for time reporting for recharge activities within SAP.
• Assist in establishing and recommending organizational policies, procedures, and goals to carry out functions of the department.
• Supervise, plan and direct the project, stewardship and service operations of the crew.
• This includes the construction, maintenance and upkeep comprising the overall appearance of areas both on the central campus and outlying areas.
• Perform pesticide/herbicide work, grounds maintenance, general labor and equipment maintenance and repair.

Take action now and become part of Purdue's story of excellence in research, education, and campus development. Apply today to join our team and help shape the future of our university's landscape while supporting Purdue's $600 million research enterprise through your expertise in grounds maintenance.

About Us:

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we've been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation. Our campus grounds are an integral part of our living laboratory, supporting cutting-edge research and fostering a culture of excellence.

Education and Experience:
Required:

• HS diploma/GED Required.
• Four years’ experience in grounds maintenance or closely related area required.
• Supervisory experience necessary.

Preferred:

• Associate degree in Horticulture, Forestry, Landscaping or related area preferred.

Skills needed:

• Demonstrated leadership skills necessary.
• Good work organizational skills required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills needed.
• Ability to read blueprints required.
• Experience in landscape and turf irrigations systems necessary.
• Equipment operation (i.e., backhoe, bobcat, tree spade, tractors, mowers, etc.) required.
• Knowledge of insect/disease control, proper nutrition, growth habits and pruning methods for annual flowers, and ornamental trees and shrubs required.
• Knowledge of growth habits, fertilizers, pesticides, equipment, etc. used in turf maintenance and construction necessary.
• Working knowledge of hard surface maintenance and repair desired. Working knowledge of turf irrigation and drip irrigation required.
• Valid driver’s license required, CDL preferred.
• Indiana Pesticide Applicator's License (3A, 3B) or ability to obtain required.
• Subject to 24-hour callback for emergencies.

• To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• This was formerly classified as an operational/technical position; an internal lateral transfer will retain same benefit standing
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Who We Are:

• Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow.
• Join us and contribute to our culture of tight community and unlimited potential, where your grounds maintenance skills directly impact the university's research and educational mission.