Gardening Supervisor: Lead Grounds & Athletic Fields

Los Angeles Community College District; Monterey Park (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Los Angeles Community College District is seeking a Gardening Supervisor to plan, supervise, and coordinate a gardening crew responsible for lawns, turf, trees, shrubs, and athletic fields on a college campus.

The role entails training staff, ensuring safety, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with college personnel on schedules during weekdays, nights, and weekends. Graduation from high school with gardening experience is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or its equivalent.
• Three years of full-time, paid gardening/landscaping experience with one year in lead/supervisory capacity.
• Desirable coursework in horticulture, botany, plant propagation, or related subjects.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, assigns, and supervises gardening crews.
• Oversees lawn, turf, trees, shrubs, hedges, and athletic field care.
• Trains staff on job duties, safety, and handling of hazardous materials.
• Reviews work progress for safety, time lines, and specifications.
• Prepares reports and estimates for gardening projects.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Plant propagation

Pest control knowledge

Soil and moisture management

Lift and Handling of heavy items

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year horticulture program or supervision course

Job description

Los Angeles Community College District is seeking a Gardening Supervisor to plan, supervise, and coordinate a gardening crew responsible for lawns, turf, trees, shrubs, and athletic fields on a college campus.

The role entails training staff, ensuring safety, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with college personnel on schedules during weekdays, nights, and weekends. Graduation from high school with gardening experience is required.