Landscaping Supervisor

General Definition:

Oversee and manage all landscaping team members, while performing daily tasks in and around the Building Maintenance department.

Essential Job Functions:

Overseeing day-to-day site operations and delegating work to crew members

Maintaining a schedule, and ensuring expectations are met Recognizing issues on client sites and alerting Chief Engineer.

Providing the Chief Engineer with feedback on crew members

Developing and training of crew members

Ensuring all crew members perform their work safely and in accordance with company policies

Ensuring equipment is in good working order and receives appropriate preventative maintenance

Operate vehicles and powered equipment associated with landscape maintenance such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, sod cutters, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, blowers and hand tools

Perform basic landscape duties associated with commercial landscaping on large client properties including but not limited to: mowing, edging, trimming, aerating, top dressing, laying down sod and mulch, planting flowers, cleaning up debris, digging, blowing leaves, pulling weeds, watering plans etc.

Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning equipment, hedge or brush trimmers Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks driveways, parking lots, planters, burial sites, or other grounds features which includes gathering and removing litter

Take care of all equipment, materials and uniforms assigned to you: neat and clean appearance as well as adherence to company dress policy required

Perform loading and unloading of power equipment, tools, materials and debris each day to/from vehicles Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment used Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training; planning, assigning, and directing work; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Act as role model, led by personal example, encourage team work and cooperation, remain calm, cool and collected under any circumstance, handle conflict and resolve issues with tact and diplomacy, use caution and discretion when faced with crisis situation, avoid physical confrontation at all times, seek assistance from management, use your best judgment and ensure the staff is trained, re-trained and follows post orders and SOP’s at all times.

Manages the work of subordinate supervisors

Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

Education:

Associate's or equivalent from two-year college/technical; or 3 year related experience or training; or combination

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Proven experience as maintenance supervisor or similar role Strong technical knowledge of Edger, Hedge Trimmer, Line Trimmer, Reciprocating Trimmer, Loppers, Prune Saw, and Scale Ruler.

Knowledge of health & safety practices and regulations

Leadership:
Able to assume a role of authority as necessary; set an example for coworkers; delegate responsibility and empower employees to make decisions; provide constructive feedback to others.

Energizing Others:
Able to exhibit a can-do approach and inspire employees to excel; use competition to encourage others; develop performance standards and confront negative attitudes; develop a team spirit.

Influence & Persuasion:
Able to convince others in both positive and negative circumstances; use tact when expressing ideas or opinions; present new ideas to authority figures; adapt presentations to suit a particular audience; respond to objections successfully.

Initiative:
Able to bring about great results from ordinary circumstances; prepare for problems or opportunities in advance; transform leads into productive business outcomes; undertake additional responsibilities and respond to situations as they arise without supervision.

Innovation: Able to challenge conventional practices; adapt established methods for new uses; pursue ongoing system improvement; play with concepts and ideas to create novel solutions to problems; evaluate new technology as potential solutions to existing problems.

Resource Management:
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