Campus Grounds Team Lead

Commonwealth Of Virginia; Norwich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Of Virginia is seeking a Landscape Team Leader to supervise and train personnel in equipment operation and proper landscape procedures. The role focuses on keeping the campus neat and well-maintained through scheduled tasks and quality control.

You will perform grounds maintenance, operate a variety of equipment, and apply horticultural practices such as irrigation and fertilization, while coordinating with supervisors to set priorities and ensure safety.

Qualifications

• Leadership and scheduling knowledge for grounds teams.
• Pesticide knowledge for landscape maintenance.
• Operation and maintenance of grounds equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Landscape Team and train personnel in equipment use and proper procedures for landscape upkeep.
• Set priorities, schedules and quality control regimens with Supervisors and Leadership.
• Perform grounds maintenance and operate equipment such as riding mowers, tractors and small powered tools.
• Implement horticulture practices including irrigation, fertilization, pesticide application and tree care.

Skills

Leadership & scheduling

Pesticide knowledge

Grounds equipment operation

Irrigation maintenance

Tree & shrub care

Planting & pruning

Extreme temperature safety

Reading & writing

Heavy lifting ability

Independent / team work

Job description

Commonwealth Of Virginia is seeking a Landscape Team Leader to supervise and train personnel in equipment operation and proper landscape procedures. The role focuses on keeping the campus neat and well-maintained through scheduled tasks and quality control.

You will perform grounds maintenance, operate a variety of equipment, and apply horticultural practices such as irrigation and fertilization, while coordinating with supervisors to set priorities and ensure safety.