Campus Landscape Team Lead - Horticulture & Operations

Team Rehabilitation; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion University seeks a Landscape Team Leader to guide and train a crew in grounds maintenance, mowing, planting, irrigation, and tree care, ensuring a neat, safe campus appearance. You will coordinate with Supervisors to schedule work and uphold quality standards while complying with licensing requirements.

Responsibilities include operating grounds equipment, supervising staff, and maintaining readiness for campus operations during closures.

Qualifications

• Considerable horticultural experience in garden and landscape maintenance.
• Experience using hand tools and operating related equipment.
• Experience scheduling, planning, and coordinating maintenance work.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with insurable driving record.
• Must acquire a valid Pesticide Technician License within one year of employment.
• Certified Nurseryman or Master Gardener encouraged.
• Crew Chief certification 1 and 2.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance operations, including mowing, planting, litter removal, and related upkeep activities.
• Operate grounds maintenance equipment such as truck‑riding and push mowers, tractors, and small powered equipment.
• Execute horticulture practices: fertilization, pesticide application, irrigation management, and tree care.
• Maintain emergency readiness as essential personnel for campus closings.
• Coach and supervise team members, ensuring safe operation and adherence to maintenance standards.

Skills

Tree care

Shrub planting

Irrigation

Pesticide knowledge

Equipment operation

Team leadership

Tools

Hand tools

Grounds maintenance equipment

Pesticide application equipment

Job description

Old Dominion University seeks a Landscape Team Leader to guide and train a crew in grounds maintenance, mowing, planting, irrigation, and tree care, ensuring a neat, safe campus appearance. You will coordinate with Supervisors to schedule work and uphold quality standards while complying with licensing requirements.

Responsibilities include operating grounds equipment, supervising staff, and maintaining readiness for campus operations during closures.