PRIDE Industries
Job Description
Job: Landscape Supervisor
Job Code: AA091 - CFL-Landscape Supvr
HR Title Group: Commercial Contracts (Custodial & Landscape)
Salary Grade: N20
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Approval Date: September 2020
SUPERVISES:
There are direct reports with this position.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under broad supervision, the Landscape Supervisor oversees grounds maintenance staff activities in installing and maintaining landscaped areas, roads, and parking lots of assigned facilities. Employees in this job class schedule, supervise, and perform work to assure grounds are maintained in safe and pristine condition. This job class requires knowledge of landscaping practices, standards, supplies and equipment; and the ability to organize, schedule and supervise the work of staff in multiple locations.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
1. * Coordinates, directs, and manages staff in performing landscape maintenance activities and improvement projects at customer locations.
2. * Prioritizes, assigns, and schedules job tasks, and adjusts schedules as necessary in response to weather conditions or staff absences.
3. * Oversees work activities and reviews work to ensure it is performed safely, on-time, and according to established procedures, regulations, and guidelines.
4. * Supervises staff and ensures their competence and motivation through effective hiring, training, counseling, supervising and performance reviews.
5. * Provides staff work instruction and training in the safe and proper use of equipment and chemicals.
6. Serves as an informational resource regarding grounds maintenance services.
7. * Conducts and participates in a variety of departmental and other meetings on a regular basis.
8. * Provides friendly and helpful customer service within the terms of the contract.
9. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
Denotes Essential Job Function
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Three years of experience in landscaping including one year in a supervisory role;
- Knowledge of landscape maintenance standards and techniques, materials, and the safe and proper use of chemicals;
- Knowledge of Cal OSHA and OSHA occupational safety regulations;
- Knowledge of safe operation of construction and landscaping industrial equipment, such as front loaders, backhoes, forklifts, trenchers, and mowers;
- Knowledge of departmental operations and procedures, and organizational policies;
- Computer literacy including skill to operate word processing and spreadsheet software applications;
- Ability to train employees in proper departmental practices and procedures, including safety and proper use of tools and equipment;
- Supervisory skills to hire qualified employees, provide training and work instruction, administer performance management and disciplinary processes effectively, and address employee relations appropriately;
- Communications skills to provide procedural and information, both orally and in writing; and respond to questions from customers, employees, and others;
- Customer service skills to act responsively to inquiries and requests, and escalate the more difficult matters appropriately;
- Mathematical ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division;
- Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or GED
CERTIFICATES REQUIRED:
The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:
Valid Driver's License
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees may experience the following physical demands for extended periods of time:
- Sitting and/or talking on the phone
- Standing, and/or walking
- Viewing computer monitor requiring close vision
- Keyboarding
- Bending and stooping
- Exposure to toxic substances
- Exposure to wind, rain, cold, and heat
- Noise from equipment in work site environment
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Majority of work is performed on job sites, in an environment with various tools, maintenance and construction equipment. Remainder of work is performed in a regular office environment. Frequent travel to job sites is required.
DISCLAIMER:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.
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