Landscape Supervisor

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

Job summary

Clemson University is seeking a Landscape Supervisor to manage landscaping and grounds-keeping operations on a campus area. The role supervises a maintenance crew and ensures tasks are completed safely and efficiently.

The position requires directing scheduling, hiring, training, and staff development while maintaining records and overseeing pest management and training efforts. Commitment to quality landscape upkeep is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Interviews, hires, trains, schedules, and directs staff; promotes equal opportunity and respect; conducts performance evaluations.
• Maintains records of labor hours, materials, and equipment; ensures timesheets reflect work performed; orders supplies and advises on equipment needs.
• Identifies insect and disease problems on plant material and implements plans to control pests; supports IPM initiatives.
• Coordinates preparation of training programs and trains employees in safe, efficient use of landscape and heavy equipment; ensures on-boarding is completed timely.

Education

High School Diploma

Driver's License Class D

Job description

Landscape Supervisor

Full Time

JR-10847

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 of $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.