LANDSCAPE SUPERVISOR

Access: Supports for Living; Village of Highland Falls (NY); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Access: Supports for Living is seeking a working supervisor to lead a grounds team at the West Point Prep Academy in West Point, NY. The role includes supervising landscaping staff, maintaining fields and grounds, and performing snow removal during winter weather.

The position is year-round with a hourly rate and a focus on safety and efficiency. The candidate will manage equipment, coordinate with vendors, and ensure daily operations run smoothly while supporting a team that may include

Qualifications

• Must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead a groundskeeping team to maintain West Point Prep Academy fields and grounds.
• During snow, supervise snow removal, plowing, and related operations; coordinate weather response.
• Maintain inventories of tools, equipment, and stock; ensure vehicles and equipment are serviced.

Skills

Strong organization

Excellent communication

Team leadership

Adaptability

Education

Landscaping training courses

2+ years supervisory landscaping experience

Tools

Network administration

Job description

Do Work That Matters. In a Culture That Means It.

Be part of a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact.

Why Access?

Because how we work matters just as much as what we do. At Access, our Culture Playbook isn’t a poster on the wall – it’s how we show up for each other and for the people we support.

You’ll Be Part Of a Team That Is

• Clear about expectations
• Supportive and accountable
• Focused on outcomes that matter to people.

And committed to helping people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible – while making sure our staff can do the same.

Location: West Point, NY

Hours: Mon-Fri 7a-3:30 (Some weather related on-call)

Rate $26.00/hr

Year-round position

Overview Of Primary Responsibilities

This position will be a working supervisor who leads their team to maintain grounds within the facility. Supervisor will lead a team of landscape specialist, some who have a disability, to keep the fields and grounds of the West Point Prep Academy in tip top shape. During snow season they will clear sidewalks, walkways, pavers, and steps. Their team will also be responsible for clearing roads and parking lots.

Primary Functions

• Perform grounds keeping using mowers and hand-powered equipment (Ex. Blowers, 0 turn mowers, and weed whackers).
• Use equipment and drive tool cats, backhoe, sanders, and plow vehicles.
• Trim shrubs & trees, mulch around shrubs & trees, beds, seeding, sweep walk ways
• Prune trees, cut limbs, use chain saw, water & Maintain shrubbery, power wash outdoor areas
• Groom field with power groomer, tool cats and use of all grounds power tools
• Plow snow- handle call ins during storms, call in workers before storms, set up snow plows and prepare winter equipment before and during storms. Tailgate meetings with workers.
• Come to work and supervise workers before a snow storm.
• Supervise workers on spreading salt & use of snow blowing equipment.
• Keep in contact daily on all issues pertaining to grounds and workers.
• Maintain inventories of tools, equipment, and stock
• Drive work vehicles to be fixed, inspected, and maintained. Fill small cans with fuel.
• Keep all trucks & equipment fueled and ready to go.
• Meet with supervisor on day to day issues that may arise.
• Meet with vendors & contractors.
• Groom field with pull behind tractor/tool cat.
• During off & down time you will assist custodial supervisor (reset of barracks, during rain)
• Supervise custodial workers when their supervisor is off.

Additional Functional / Organizational Support

• Guide your team while supporting custodial with barracks reset.
• Support Custodial inside during inclement weather (rain) with their daily functions.
• Drive in inclement weather

Qualifications And Attributes

• Able to obtain quotes and bids for jobs from vendors.
• Strong organization skills with accurate attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to multi- task
• Hands-on experience with network administration.
• Able to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment
• Sufficient skills to communicate effectively with system users regarding technical and business issues.

Education And Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory landscaping position
• Completion of landscaping training courses is a plus
• Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities a plus

Physical Characteristics

• Must be have a professional appearance.
• Must lead by example
• Must be capable to move throughout work day and follow people served throughout community
• Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet
• Work well with others and in a team.
• Occasional lifting of 50 pounds
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to physically operate heavy landscaping equipment in a safe manner

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An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans