Landscape Zone Manager

Posting Information

Posting Number: PG194387EP

Internal Recruitment: No

Working Title: Landscape Zone Manager

Anticipated Hiring Range: $60,290 - $62,000

Work Schedule: 6:00 a.m.

- 2:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Department: Landscape Maintenance & Operations

The NC State University Facilities Division is home to nearly 900 professionals who plan, build and maintain the spaces that foster an environment where innovation, learning, and community thrive. Through this work, we help create spaces that empower students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential. Operating year-round, we manage more than 16.7 million gross square feet of built space and oversee 4,733 acres of campus infrastructure through a series of core departments, each composed of multiple specialized units:

• Design & Construction
• Business Operations
• Campus Operations and Maintenance
• Campus Planning and Strategic Investment

Whether responding to a maintenance request, shaping future facilities or creating spaces that inspire discovery, our team is grounded in excellence, service and stewardship.

Join the pack and become part of one of the largest and most respected employers in the state, helping shape the future of our campus community. Take a look below to see what we offer!

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. Review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer:
Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

The Landscape Zone Manager (LZM) plays a critical leadership role in overseeing landscape maintenance and operations across campus. This position provides direction and supervision to a team of 15+ staff members, ensuring the campus grounds, turf, and horticultural elements are maintained to the highest standards. The LZM will ensure the campus remains accessible and safe during all weather conditions, while also fostering staff development through training and performance management.

The role collaborates with university leadership on sustainability initiatives, manages inclement weather responses, and contributes to innovative landscape practices and technologies. This is a dynamic role offering opportunities for professional growth in an environment that values sustainability and excellence. Join us in shaping and maintaining a beautiful, safe, and sustainable campus.

Key responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate landscape, turf, and horticultural maintenance programs to ensure campus aesthetics and functionality
• Ensure campus accessibility and safety by managing operations during all weather conditions, including debris removal and walkway clearing, while providing timely updates to campus partners
• Supervise staff performance, conduct performance appraisals, manage disciplinary actions, and support employee development initiatives
• Collaborate with the Landscape Field Lead and implement cutting-edge technologies and best practices in landscape maintenance to align goals with campus needs and sustainability initiatives
• Manage equipment, resources, and materials, providing input on purchases to support complex work assignments
• Pursue continuing education and serve as a technical resource, sharing new knowledge and best practices with staff
• Develop plans for sustainability in landscape maintenance, including reducing chemical usage in favor of environmentally friendly alternatives
• Prepare cost estimates, manage work orders, and coordinate with the Planning team for requisitions and project execution
• Organize and plan landscape and grounds maintenance for campus events, ensuring proper equipment and labor resources are available
• Engage in financial planning by preparing budgets, managing labor costs, and making informed financial decisions on landscape maintenance needs
• Foster a collaborative, safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with safety standards, OSHA, EPA regulations, and university guidelines, while maintaining and enforcing safety protocols through regular inspections of work areas and equipment
• Drive continuous improvement through establishing KPIs to meet customer and departmental goals
• Maintain and enforce safety and hazardous materials protocols, conducting regular inspections of work areas and equipment
• Lift and transport materials weighing up to…