Senior Landscape Operations Manager

CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY INC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 112,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Park Conservancy in New York City seeks a Manager in Landscape Management to lead the section’s landscape grounds, develop plans for plant health care, site maintenance, and improvements, and collaborate across Park Operations.

Reporting to the Director of Landscape Management, the role oversees a team of Assistant Managers, Forepersons, Gardeners, and Groundskeepers; plans work, organizes meetings, monitors performance, and guides safety programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field; 10 years of landscape maintenance experience, including 8 years in management.
• Valid Driver's License that must be maintained for duration of employment.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform heavy physical labor in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize a team of Assistant Managers, Forepersons, Gardeners, and Groundskeepers in landscape maintenance within an assigned Section.
• Plan, direct and coordinate the Section's work plan with supervisors and staff.
• Organize regular staff meetings and coordinate with management on priorities.
• Meet with management to identify and resolve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Monitor staff productivity and adherence to standards using appropriate systems.
• Provide regular feedback aligned with performance standards and organizational values.
• Mentor staff and support professional growth; develop training opportunities.
• Create schedules and coordinate maintenance priorities with other departments to ensure park-wide consistency.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Budgeting and cost control

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Central Park Conservancy in New York City seeks a Manager in Landscape Management to lead the section’s landscape grounds, develop plans for plant health care, site maintenance, and improvements, and collaborate across Park Operations.

Reporting to the Director of Landscape Management, the role oversees a team of Assistant Managers, Forepersons, Gardeners, and Groundskeepers; plans work, organizes meetings, monitors performance, and guides safety programs.