Landscape supervisor job description
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Example landscape supervisor requirements on a job description
Landscape supervisor requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in landscape supervisor job postings.
Sample landscape supervisor requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in landscaping
- Proficient in basic landscaping tools and equipment
- Knowledgeable in plant identification, pest control, and fertilization
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Sample required landscape supervisor soft skills
- Effective leadership skills to manage and motivate teams
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently
- Customer service oriented with exceptional interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in work
- Proactive problem-solver with a positive attitude
Landscape supervisor job description example 1
LSI landscape supervisor job description
Do you enjoy working outside in a family-oriented environment? Do you enjoy having weekends off? The typical schedule is Monday to Friday from 7AM-4PM!
The Enhancement Supervisor is a critical part of our team who is responsible for:
- Training and directing crew leaders and crew members.
- Working with budgeted hours.
- Drainage, grading, and irrigation experience.
- Driving and operating 12-14' trailers and skid steers
- Installing plants/trees and other hard materials.
- Cutting lawns using various sized power mowers.
- Trimming and edging using a gas-powered edger/trimmer.
- Operating a gas-powered blower.
- Trimming shrubs and low trees to shape and improve growth or to remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs using shears, pruners, or gas-powered hedge trimmers.
- Using landscaping tools and operating heavy equipment as needed.
- Picking up leaves, trash, and cut grass and placing them onto burlap and placing onto a truck or trailer.
- Perform weeding by hand or using a garden hoe.
- Ensure use of proper equipment and adhere to safety standards and precautions.
- Supervising a crew of employees.
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must be able to pass a drug screen & background check.
- Physical Requirements- Must be able to stand, walk, crawl, stoop, kneel, crouch, use hands, and talk or hear. Ability to lift 70 lbs.
Skills we’re seeking:
- 3-5 years of landscape maintenance or similar experience is preferred.
- Management/supervisory experience is preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Safety focus
- Excellent attendance record
Benefits:
- Career growth opportunities
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time
- 401k, life insurance, and more…
Landscape Services, Inc provided the following inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status
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Landscape supervisor job description example 2
Melwood landscape supervisor job description
INTRODUCTION
+ Certified Pesticide Applicator (TECQ)
+ This position is located in Washington, DC, at the Kennedy Center
+ Working Hours are 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
+ This position requires a valid driver's license, and driving records check
+ Pre-employment complete criminal history background checks must obtain and maintain a government security clearance as required per the contract, and drug testing is required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
+ This is a working supervisor position that coordinates, supervises, and trains all landscaping/grounds team members at the contracted site location.
+ Provide routine care of lawns, shrubbery, trees, walks, parking areas, and fence lines
+ Prepares schedules for cutting, fertilizing, liming, seeding, and applying herbicides, pruning, etc
+ Observe and report any signs of abnormal development in lawns, shrubs, trees, etc., and recommend improvements as needed
+ Ensure crew and staff timesheet accuracy and timeliness. Review and initial or sign timesheets, ensure proper use of leave. Authorize overtime with the approval of the landscaping department project manager
+ Ensure completion and compliance with all other administrative paperwork and procedures, as required, to include security measures. Perform duties in conformance with any safety rules, regulations, or procedures given in writing or orally
+ Act as the first contact in case of an emergency, accident, incident, or worker problem at the contract site. Provide initial investigation and report to Operations. Ensure accuracy and timeliness of contact sheets, incident reports, accident reports, workers' compensation forms, and any other required reports or records
+ Maintains daily records of security, proper use of supplies, equipment, and vehicles as part of the regularly scheduled inspection process
+ Attend meetings, in‑service, and conferences as required to keep abreast of the landscape industry and to enhance management skills
+ Other duties as assigned
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
+ The Site Supervisor will supervise the entire landscaping/ground team at the contracted site location
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
+ The Landscape Project Manager supervises the incumbent.
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
+ The incumbent must stand/walk 95% of the work time and sit 5% to inspect grounds properly, check equipment, and complete paperwork and grounds tasks, such as pruning, spraying, and riding mowers.
+ They must be able to lift/carry 60 pounds and push/pull 100 pounds, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach and handle, all requirements necessary for loading and unloading materials and equipment, and planting, cutting trees, and pruning.
+ They must be alert to safety hazards and have a method of communicating, so those around can respond and understand
+ Must possess good vision and hearing, as this is necessary to drive equipment, inspect grounds work and perform grounds tasks
+ Mainly work outside
+ Working conditions are subject to extreme temperature and weather conditions.
+ Work conditions may be inconvenienced by dust, dirt, fumes, or flying objects (grass).
QUALIFICATIONS
+ High School Diploma or equivalent
+ Three (3) years landscaping supervisory experience
+ Eight (8) years of progressive experience in grounds work, horticultural skills, and relevant equipment knowledge are required.
+ A Certified Pesticide Applicator is required.
+ Must be able to pass security clearance
+ Must be able to work assigned contract hours. Overtime may be required.
+ Clean driving record and valid license required.
+ Prior experience with adults with differing abilities is desirable.
Qualifications
Experience
Required
+ 3 years: Supervisory
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
+ Certified Pesticide Applicator (TECQ)
+ This position is located in Washington, DC, at the Kennedy Center
+ Working Hours are 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
+ This position requires a valid driver's license, and driving records check
+ Pre-employment complete criminal history background checks must obtain and maintain a government security clearance as required per the contract, and drug testing is required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
+ This is a working supervisor position that coordinates, supervises, and trains all landscaping/grounds team members at the contracted site location.
+ Provide routine care of lawns, shrubbery, trees, walks, parking areas, and fence lines
+ Prepares schedules for cutting, fertilizing, liming, seeding, and applying herbicides, pruning, etc
+ Observe and report any signs of abnormal development in lawns, shrubs, trees, etc., and recommend improvements as needed
+ Ensure crew and staff timesheet accuracy and timeliness. Review and initial or sign timesheets, ensure proper use of leave. Authorize overtime with the approval of the landscaping department project manager
+ Ensure completion and compliance with all other administrative paperwork and procedures, as required, to include security measures. Perform duties in conformance with any safety rules, regulations, or procedures given in writing or orally
+ Act as the first contact in case of an emergency, accident, incident, or worker problem at the contract site. Provide initial investigation and report to Operations. Ensure accuracy and timeliness of contact sheets, incident reports, accident reports, workers' compensation forms, and any other required reports or records
+ Maintains daily records of security, proper use of supplies, equipment, and vehicles as part of the regularly scheduled inspection process
+ Attend meetings, in‑service, and conferences as required to keep abreast of the landscape industry and to enhance management skills
+ Other duties as assigned
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
+ The Site Supervisor will supervise the entire landscaping/ground team at the contracted site location
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
+ The Landscape Project Manager supervises the incumbent.
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
+ The incumbent must stand/walk 95% of the work time and sit 5% to inspect grounds properly, check equipment, and complete paperwork and grounds tasks, such as pruning, spraying, and riding mowers.
+ They must be able to lift/carry 60 pounds and push/pull 100 pounds, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach and handle, all requirements necessary for loading and unloading materials and equipment, and planting, cutting trees, and pruning.
+ They must be alert to safety hazards and have a method of communicating, so those around can respond and understand
+ Must possess good vision and hearing, as this is necessary to drive equipment, inspect grounds work and perform grounds tasks
+ Mainly work outside
+ Working conditions are subject to extreme temperature and weather conditions.
+ Work conditions may be inconvenienced by dust, dirt, fumes, or flying objects (grass).
QUALIFICATIONS
+ High School Diploma or equivalent
+ Three (3) years landscaping supervisory experience
+ Eight (8) years of progressive experience in grounds work, horticultural skills, and relevant equipment knowledge are required.
+ A Certified Pesticide Applicator is required.
+ Must be able to pass security clearance
+ Must be able to work assigned contract hours. Overtime may be required.
+ Clean driving record and valid license required.
+ Prior experience with adults with differing abilities is desirable.
Qualifications
Experience
Required
+ 3 years: Supervisory
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Landscape supervisor job description example 3
Medxcel landscape supervisor job description
Medxcel is here to lead the transformation of healthcare facilities management by incorporating a new approach to providing services. Created by healthcare, for healthcare, we have a dedicated focus on our people and customers, as well as providing tools, processes, support resources, data analytics and insource strategies that drive results.
The Landscaping Supervisor manages the horticulture requirements of Medxcel at the working location of St. Vincent- Kokomo, IN. By understanding and utilizing the Medxcel Facilities Management Landscaping Handbook, the Landscaping Supervisor will execute the plan to efficiently perform all landscaping services. This position supervises 5 - 15 employees, possibly more seasonal employees as needed, and may be called upon to provide specific horticultural information to assist other Supervisors or management. The Landscaping Supervisor is able to operate a variety of equipment and has a working knowledge of horticultural practices, woody and perennial plants cultural requirements, and pest management. Also, the Landscaping Supervisor should possess a basic understanding of the maintenance requirements of all Medxcel facilities hardscape elements including a basic understanding of irrigation principles.
"As a healthcare company we have an important responsibility to protect individual and public health. This position will require individuals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as part of their job responsibilities, unless an exemption can be confirmed based on a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. Submission & Approval of an Exemption does not guarantee that an exemption can be accommodated."
Administrative & Training:
+ Ability to understand and utilize the Medxcel Facilities Management Landscaping Handbook to execute the plan to achieve success
+ Plans and organizes the day's route, ensuring that sufficient resources and materials are available, and completes it in the most time-efficient manner
+ Ensures all work is completed in adherence to safety policies and guidelines. Conducts weekly safety training and safety inspections on job-sites
+ Ensures that competing tasks at each facility are organized and completed on a priority basis and within the parameters established. Considers improvements to facilities and makes recommendations to management
+ Manages a team of one or more employees, including handling personnel issues on-site and training employees on policies and procedures
+ Completes the necessary paperwork, including time sheets, work orders, etc.
+ Maintains proper inventory of materials, equipment and other supplies are on hand to complete production activities
+ Plans and organizes snow removal during the winter months
+ Participates in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars, as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions
+ Provides additional support and training to Landscaping Technicians as needed
General Landscaping:
+ Performs a wide variety of horticultural tasks to ensure an attractive landscape and an optimal level of plant health, including weed control, certain perennial cultural practices, pruning, pest treatments, and other routine lawn-care activities
+ May repair, replace, and/or clean brick pavers; replace dead or damaged plant material, noting probable cause of decline; repair or replace low-voltage lighting; service fountains or garden ponds; perform minor repairs on irrigation
+ Operates a variety of mechanical equipment including but not limited to mowers, back hoes, bobcats, dingos, tillers, sod cutters, weed eaters, plant augers, chain saws, and drills
+ Operates non-CDL automatic and manual vehicles, such as dump trucks and truck and trailer combinations
+ Maintains a clean and safe work environment, including work site and equipment
+ Other duties as assigned.
Chemical Treatments:
+ Diagnoses pest issues, makes recommendations, and/or takes remedial action as directed by standard company policy or management. Diagnoses other site problems and makes recommendations for their improvement
+ Applies chemicals under the direction of licensed custom applicator
Special Projects:
+ Assist and participate in special projects as assigned
+ Assist and support the Facilities Maintenance staff on projects as assigned
Education:
+ High school diploma or equivalent required
License/Certification:
+ Valid state driver's license required
+ Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred
+ Pesticide certification preferred
Experience:
+ Five years' experience in the Landscaping field required
+ Three years' supervisory experience required
Competencies:
+ Candidate must be able to read and write English
+ Ability to operate a truck and trailer combination proficiently
+ Strong oral communication skills, job planning skills, and mechanical aptitude are a must
+ The successful individual will have a working knowledge of standard horticultural practices including paver, pond, low-voltage lighting and irrigation troubleshooting
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ID: 2022-12352
External Company URL: www.medxcelfm.com
Telecommute: No
The Landscaping Supervisor manages the horticulture requirements of Medxcel at the working location of St. Vincent- Kokomo, IN. By understanding and utilizing the Medxcel Facilities Management Landscaping Handbook, the Landscaping Supervisor will execute the plan to efficiently perform all landscaping services. This position supervises 5 - 15 employees, possibly more seasonal employees as needed, and may be called upon to provide specific horticultural information to assist other Supervisors or management. The Landscaping Supervisor is able to operate a variety of equipment and has a working knowledge of horticultural practices, woody and perennial plants cultural requirements, and pest management. Also, the Landscaping Supervisor should possess a basic understanding of the maintenance requirements of all Medxcel facilities hardscape elements including a basic understanding of irrigation principles.
"As a healthcare company we have an important responsibility to protect individual and public health. This position will require individuals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as part of their job responsibilities, unless an exemption can be confirmed based on a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. Submission & Approval of an Exemption does not guarantee that an exemption can be accommodated."
Administrative & Training:
+ Ability to understand and utilize the Medxcel Facilities Management Landscaping Handbook to execute the plan to achieve success
+ Plans and organizes the day's route, ensuring that sufficient resources and materials are available, and completes it in the most time-efficient manner
+ Ensures all work is completed in adherence to safety policies and guidelines. Conducts weekly safety training and safety inspections on job-sites
+ Ensures that competing tasks at each facility are organized and completed on a priority basis and within the parameters established. Considers improvements to facilities and makes recommendations to management
+ Manages a team of one or more employees, including handling personnel issues on-site and training employees on policies and procedures
+ Completes the necessary paperwork, including time sheets, work orders, etc.
+ Maintains proper inventory of materials, equipment and other supplies are on hand to complete production activities
+ Plans and organizes snow removal during the winter months
+ Participates in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars, as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions
+ Provides additional support and training to Landscaping Technicians as needed
General Landscaping:
+ Performs a wide variety of horticultural tasks to ensure an attractive landscape and an optimal level of plant health, including weed control, certain perennial cultural practices, pruning, pest treatments, and other routine lawn-care activities
+ May repair, replace, and/or clean brick pavers; replace dead or damaged plant material, noting probable cause of decline; repair or replace low-voltage lighting; service fountains or garden ponds; perform minor repairs on irrigation
+ Operates a variety of mechanical equipment including but not limited to mowers, back hoes, bobcats, dingos, tillers, sod cutters, weed eaters, plant augers, chain saws, and drills
+ Operates non-CDL automatic and manual vehicles, such as dump trucks and truck and trailer combinations
+ Maintains a clean and safe work environment, including work site and equipment
+ Other duties as assigned.
Chemical Treatments:
+ Diagnoses pest issues, makes recommendations, and/or takes remedial action as directed by standard company policy or management. Diagnoses other site problems and makes recommendations for their improvement
+ Applies chemicals under the direction of licensed custom applicator
Special Projects:
+ Assist and participate in special projects as assigned
+ Assist and support the Facilities Maintenance staff on projects as assigned
Education:
+ High school diploma or equivalent required
License/Certification:
+ Valid state driver's license required
+ Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred
+ Pesticide certification preferred
Experience:
+ Five years' experience in the Landscaping field required
+ Three years' supervisory experience required
Competencies:
+ Candidate must be able to read and write English
+ Ability to operate a truck and trailer combination proficiently
+ Strong oral communication skills, job planning skills, and mechanical aptitude are a must
+ The successful individual will have a working knowledge of standard horticultural practices including paver, pond, low-voltage lighting and irrigation troubleshooting
#MFMLNDSP
#MFMLDSP
ID: 2022-12352
External Company URL: www.medxcelfm.com
Telecommute: No
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024