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Req Id: 43138
Job Title: Landscape Crew Chief
City: West Lafayette
What You'll be Doing:
Ensure the visible excellence of Purdue's campus grounds by supervising the personnel activities of a landscape maintenance crew within the Grounds Department. Perform duties related to landscape construction, repair, and maintenance while leading daily crew operations.
Responsibilities include interviewing, mentoring, training, scheduling, assigning, and inspecting the work of service staff. Administer work assignments, order supplies, approve expenditures, and ensure projects are completed as directed by the Landscape Maintenance Manager. Maintain accurate time reporting for recharge activities within SAP.
Assist in establishing and recommending departmental policies, procedures, and goals that support the department's mission. Supervise, plan, and direct the crew's project, stewardship, and service operations, including the construction, maintenance, and upkeep of campus landscapes to ensure the overall appearance of university grounds.
Additional responsibilities include snow removal, pesticide and herbicide application, grounds maintenance, general labor, and equipment maintenance and repair.
Apply Today!
Join a team that keeps Purdue University’s campus running smoothly and looking its best year-round, and enjoy a benefits package designed for you and your family:
Paid Time Off – Generous vacation, holiday, sick, and military leave
Retirement Contributions – Purdue contributes up to 8% of your annual income
Educational Opportunities – Tuition assistance for you and eligible family members, including the opportunity to earn a degree through Purdue Global.
Comprehensive Insurance – Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
Life Insurance – Financial protection for you and your loved ones
What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience
Qualified Candidates Will Need:
HS Diploma/GED
Four years’ experience in grounds maintenance or closely related area
Supervisory experience necessary
Associate degrees in Horticulture, Forestry, Landscaping or related area preferred
Skills Needed:
Demonstrated leadership skills necessary
Good work organizational skills required
Good verbal and written communication skills needed
Ability to read blueprints required. Experience in landscape and turf irrigations systems necessary
Knowledge of insect/disease control, proper nutrition, growth habits and pruning methods for annual flowers, and ornamental trees and shrubs required
Knowledge of growth habits, fertilizers, pesticides, equipment, etc. used in turf maintenance and construction necessary
Working knowledge of hard surface maintenance and repair desired
Working knowledge of turf irrigation required
Valid driver’s license required, CDL preferred
Indiana Pesticide Applicator's License (3A, 3B) or ability to obtain required
Subject to 24-hour callback for emergencies
What We’d Like You To Know:
To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
Career Stream
Administrative and Operational Support 4
Pay Band: S045
Job Code: 20003360
Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/
Who We Are
Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Purdue University is an EA/EO employer.
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Posting Start Date: 7/17/26
