Landscape Supervisor

A Safe Haven; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A Safe Haven Landscaping is seeking a supervising landscaper to coordinate crew activities in Chicago, IL. This role oversees mowing, mulching, pruning, and other grounds maintenance tasks on multiple sites.

The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, a valid Illinois driver’s license, and a background in landscaping. Weekend work may be required, and the position pays hourly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 1–3 months related experience/training, or equivalent
• Valid Illinois driver’s license
• 3 years’ landscaping experience (preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Monitor team to ensure work quality
• Maintain composure in difficult situations
• Manage own time and others’ time
• Observe safety and security procedures
• Use lawn equipment and cutting tools properly
• Saturday work hours may be required

Responsibilities

• Directs activities of workers who perform mowing turf, mulching, weed control, trash removal, and tree/shrub installation/pruning.
• Monitors project activities to ensure instructions are followed, deadlines met, and schedules maintained.
• Manages inventory of tools, equipment, or materials to ensure supplies are available.
• Ensures all equipment is maintained and in usable condition.
• Trains, motivates, develops, and directs team as they work.
• Evaluates each team member to provide career development feedback.
• Monitors/assesses performance to improve or take corrective action.
• Transports crew members to different job sites in assigned vehicles.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team supervision

Time management

Safety awareness

Equipment handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Lawn mowing equipment

Chain saw

Cutting tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: A Safe Haven Landscaping - Chicago, IL 60612

Salary Range: $19.00 - $23.00 Hourly

SUMMARY:This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating activities of workers engaged in landscaping or ground maintenance activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs activities of workers who perform duties such as mowing turf, mulching, weed, trash removal, tree/shrub installation and pruning.
• Monitors project activities to ensure that instructions are followed, deadlines are met, and schedules are maintained.
• Manages inventory of tools, equipment, or materials to ensure that sufficient supplies are available.
• Ensures all equipment is maintained and in usable condition.
• Trains, motivates, develops, and directs team as they work.
• Evaluates each team member to provide career development feedback.
• Monitors/assesses performance of others and/or organization to make improvements or takes corrective action.
• Transports crew members to different job sites in assigned vehicles.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificates, licenses and registrations required:
• Valid State of Illinois drivers’ license.
• Other skills required:
• 3 years’ experience in Landscaping. (preferred)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Monitoring of team members to ensure work quality.
• Ability to maintain composure in difficult and complex situations.
• Manage one's own time and the time of others.
• Observe safety and security procedures.
• Use equipment and materials properly (i.e., lawn mowers, cutting tools, chain saw).
• Saturday work hours may be required.