Landscape Team Leader

Old Dominion University; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion University is seeking a Landscape Lead to manage the campus grounds in Norfolk, VA. The role trains personnel, prioritizes tasks, and ensures high standards of maintenance with equipment operation and horticulture tasks.

You will work closely with Supervisors to plan schedules, perform mowing, irrigation, fertilization, and tree care, and you must have a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a pesticide license within a year. This position is essential during closures.

Qualifications

• Extensive horticultural know‑how for trees, shrubs and flowers.
• Ability to read and write; read schedules and plans.
• Valid driver’s license with insurable record; pesticide license within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Lead a landscape team and train staff on equipment and procedures.
• Maintain campus landscape; operate grounds equipment.
• Schedule work, set priorities, ensure quality control, irrigation and tree care.

Skills

Landscape knowledge

Leadership

Equipment operation

Pesticide knowledge

Physical stamina

Education

Certified Nurseryman

Master Gardener

Pesticide Technician License

Tools

Grounds equipment operation

Job description

• Staff and Administrative & Professional Faculty Applicants:
• Contact Human Resources at:
  [phone]
  [e-mail]
• Teaching and Research Faculty Applicants:
• Contact Academic Affairs at:
  [e-mail]

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Must have a valid and insurable driver's license. Department of Motor Vehicle checks will be conducted on a routine basis.

Position Information

Role Title

Role Code

Role Code 79032

Pay Band

Pay Band 02

Working Title

Position Number

Position Number 00254A

Department

Department CARE & MAINT

Location

Location Norfolk, VA

Type of Position

Type of Position Classified

Type of Job

Type of Job Full Time

EEO Category

EEO Category H Service/Maintenance

Job Description

Lead a Landscape Team and trains personnel in the proper use of equipment, materials/supplies applications and the proper procedures for use in order to properly maintain the landscape of the University to present a neat, clean and well-maintained appearance. Works closely with Landscaping Supervisors and Leadership to establish priorities, schedules, and quality control regimens. This will include the performance of grounds maintenance, operate grounds maintenance equipment such as truck riding and push mowers, tractors, and small powered equipment. This will also include horticulture practices such as mowing, planting, litter removal and other aspects associated with the upkeep of the landscape of the campus such as irrigation, fertilization, pesticide application and tree care. This position is designated as essential personnel for emergency closings.

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Considerable knowledge of proper way to maintain and/or plant trees shrubs and flowers. Considerable knowledge of the proper way to trim, spray, mow, remove trash and debris, weed, fertilize, sweep, rake, cultivate, dig, water, shovel or plow snow, remove ice, spread salt and/or sand and other related functions. Considerable knowledge of how to prune different species of shrubs and trees. Considerable knowledge of the operation of grounds equipment. Working knowledge of the principles of leadership, including scheduling and planning work. Working knowledge of pesticides. Working mechanical knowledge to recognize malfunctions of equipment. Basic knowledge of insects, diseases, weed identification, and plant material.

Demonstrated ability to recognize irrigation malfunction. Demonstrated ability to work in extreme heat or cold; to lift/move/carry 50 pounds many times per week. Demonstrate the ability to read and write. Demonstrate ability to work independently or to work with others.

Special licenses, registration or certification

Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record which must be maintained. Demonstrate the ability to acquire a valid Pesticide Technician License within 1 year of employment.

Education or training

N/A

Level and type of experience

Considerable Horticultural experience in garden and landscape maintenance.

Considerable prior experience using hand tools and operating related equipment.

Considerable experience scheduling and planning work.

Considerable experience in the operation of grounds equipment.

Basic experience teaching and coaching others on work procedures.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

Certified Nurseryman, Master Gardener, Valid Pesticide Technician License. Crew Chief certification 1 and 2. On-the-job and/or Vocational training in Grounds Maintenance.

Conditions of Employment

This is an in-person reporting position. The position is not eligible for telework under any circumstances.
Facilities Management employees are considered essential personnel and subject to working during university closings.
This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience

Job Requisition Number

Job Requisition Number S03421

Job Open To

Job Open To General Public

Open Date

Open Date 09/09/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

Must have a valid and insurable driver’s license. Department of Motor Vehicle checks will be conducted on a routine basis.

Criminal Background Check

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

College Home Page

Department Home Page

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at [phone].

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.
To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• * Are you a former federal employee who was terminated from a position of employment with the federal government on or after January 1, 2025, due to a reduction in the federal budget or initiatives put in place by the federal Department of Government Efficiency?
  • Yes - If yes, please upload a copy of your Standard Form (SF-50)
  • No
• * Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Yellow Layoff Form
• Blue Layoff Card
• AHP Letter
• Standard Form 50 (SF-50)

If you have questions:
Staff and Administrative & Professional Faculty applicants, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at [phone] or [e-mail] .
Teaching and Research Faculty applicants, please contact the Office of Academic Affairs at [e-mail] .