Horticulture Team Lead — Grounds & Plant Care

Compass Group USA; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same day pay

Comprehensive benefits package

401K with company match

Health and wellness programs

Discount marketplace & employee shop

Job summary

Compass Group USA is hiring a Horticulture Supervisor for a full-time, on-site role at University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. The position requires prior grounds and supervisory experience. The candidate will lead a small team, manage ornamental landscapes, and ensure maintenance tasks are performed to standard.

The role offers a fixed pay rate of $23.50 per hour with benefits and growth opportunities. Apply online; openings at other school district locations may be available.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a team leader in grounds management.
• Ability to operate grounds-related equipment.
• Ability to repeatedly lift 25 pounds and kneel/bend/stoop for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks for the management of ornamental landscapes, including lawns, small trees, groundcovers, shrubs and annual/perennial color displays.
• Performs weed abatement and other grounds-related functions.
• Oversees and performs skilled grounds maintenance work involved in planting, cultivating, trimming, pruning, fertilizing and irrigating trees, shrubs, hedges and lawns; waters lawns and plants by hand as needed.
• Operates groundskeeping power equipment as necessary.
• Coordinates and assists with the clearing of trash and other debris.
• Coordinates and participates in the maintenance of parking lots, walks, driveways, asphalt play areas, fences and other areas.
• Assists management with completion and submittal of weekly tool, equipment and vehicle maintenance reports.
• Deploys for emergency response due to inclement weather, i.e. snow and ice, tornado or other crisis.
• Maintains professional written and oral communication with team leader, supervisor and the general public.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Grounds management

Physical stamina

Tools

Grounds equipment

Job description

Compass Group USA is hiring a Horticulture Supervisor for a full-time, on-site role at University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. The position requires prior grounds and supervisory experience. The candidate will lead a small team, manage ornamental landscapes, and ensure maintenance tasks are performed to standard.

The role offers a fixed pay rate of $23.50 per hour with benefits and growth opportunities. Apply online; openings at other school district locations may be available.