Apply Job Type Full-time Description The Landscape and Grounds Supervisor maintains the grounds and exterior of the buildings. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Maintains and actively promotes effective communication with all individuals. * Maintains a positive image of the entity in the community keeping in alignment with our mission, vision, and values. * Responsible for on-call services, as assigned. * Maintains all campus grounds and other properties as assigned guided by principles of cleanliness, safety and aesthetics. Removes garbage/debris from grounds, maintains/cleans the exteriors of buildings, outdoor structures and outdoor furniture, monitors/maintains sidewalks, parking lots, drives, lighting, etc. for safety concerns. * Plants, waters, fertilizes, weeds, deadheads/prunes and/or divides all bulbs, annuals, perennials, ornamental grasses, shrubs, trees and indoor plants as needed. * Prunes trees and shrubs in the correct season and manner appropriate for species/location, monitoring hazardous and dead trees/shrubs and performing/coordinating removal. * Installs/manages seasonal displays including seasonal flowers/plants, autumn displays, and holiday lighting. * Applies herbicide, fertilizer, other pesticides as needed; removes and/or treats with herbicide all unwanted vegetation such as weeds and invasive species. * Maintains all campus water features and storm water systems. Keeps detailed records of any maintenance or inspections. * Maintains turf on all campus grounds, including turf repair, seeding/over-seeding, aerating, dethatching, fertilizing, watering, mowing and edging/trimming. * Facilitates resident gardening on campus. * Responsible for on-call services as assigned. Performs snow removal on all campus grounds. * Maintains all campus grounds equipment to comply with applicable codes and regulations. Operates landscape equipment as needed to perform required tasks. * Provides daily work direction to the seasonal grounds employees. * Manages, oversees, coordinates, reviews and evaluates work performed by contractors and facilities services staff related to snow removal and winter weather response as well as work to the exterior of the buildings. * Maintains effective communication with residents/tenants, patients/clients and family members/personal representatives. * Responsible for maintaining a positive image of the entity in the community keeping in alignment with our mission, vision, and values. * Will abide by all policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook and complete other assignments as assigned. * Performs other duties, as assigned. Requirements * At least 18 years of age. High school degree required or equivalent. * 3-4 years' experience with grounds related equipment, broad knowledge of horticulture or landscape plants, turf maintenance or any combination thereof. * Previous leadership experience (formal or informal) preferred. * Valid driver's license and insurance. * Commitment to quality programs and services for the residents/patients/clients. * Excellent communications and human relation skills. * Ability to relate well to the residents/patients/clients, family members / personal representatives. * Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information. * Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions and exhibit flexibility when needed. * Ability to understand & retain instruction, organize and delegate tasks. * Ability to perform minor carpentry, painting and use of hand and power tools including routine plumbing repairs and mechanical equipment repairs. * Ability to organize and supervise grounds staff, summer interns, volunteers and outside contractors. Salary Description Starting at $25.67 per hour
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Landscape and Grounds Supervisor at Auburn Homes & Services