Landscape Supervisor

CLEMU Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University in Clemson, SC is seeking a Grounds Supervisor to lead a landscaping crew in a defined campus area, schedule activities, and ensure the grounds remain clean, safe, and attractive.

You will manage recruitment, training, evaluations, and staff development, while maintaining records and overseeing pest management and equipment use in a university setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and directs grounds-keeping activities for a defined campus area.
• Interviews, hires, trains, and evaluates staff; manages performance and records.
• Maintains labor, material, and equipment records; orders supplies and recommends equipment purchases.
• Identifies pests and manages plant health, applying integrated pest management practices.
• Trains employees in safe operation of landscaping and heavy equipment.

Skills

Scheduling

Crew supervision

Pest management

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Summary

Manages landscaping and grounds-keeping operations. Supervises a landscape maintenance crew for a specific area of campus. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Duties

• 35% Scheduling and Grounds Keeping Management: Schedules and directs grounds-keeping activities for a particular outlined area of campus. Prioritize the use of assigned equipment to ensure the most efficient and productive use. Inspect entire assigned area weekly to ensure it is aesthetically pleasing and to help prioritize staff's weekly schedules. Reads, understands, and implements landscape plans on site. Implement weather related campus clearing and cleanup plans whenever necessary.
• 25% Personal Management: Interviews, hires, trains, schedules, and directs staff. Promotes equal opportunity and respect. Provides development through performance appraisal. Completes fair Employee Performance Management System planning stages and evaluations. investigates irregularities and policy violations and takes corrective action. Reviews, evaluates and monitors work schedules, flow, hours, and assignments. Promotes good employee relations and solves group problems. Maintains current personnel records. Provides staff in-service and continuing education. Promotes and encourages professional growth, development, and cooperation.
• 15% Record Keeping and Ordering: Maintains records of labor hours, materials, and equipment. Ensure subordinate's time cards reflect where work was performed. Orders supplies and makes recommendations for equipment needs and purchases.
• 15% Pest Management: Identifies insect and disease problems on all types of plant material and takes corrective action. Creates and implements plan to eliminate undesirable or invasive vegetation. Assists in special projects such as plant surveys or product tests. Assists in conducting Integrated Pest Management Program. Directs handling and application of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. Maintains updated chemical application log.
• 10% Training: Coordinates preparation of training programs and trains employees in safe, efficient use of landscape and heavy equipment. Ensure new employee on-boarding is completed in timely manner.

Minimum Requirements

A high school diploma and custodial, groundskeeping or maintenance experience directly related to the area of employment. Driver's License Class D

Expected Salary Range

$45,000 - $53,200

Closing Statement

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.

Company Background

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.