LANDSCAPE SUPERVISOR

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating activities of workers engaged in landscaping or ground maintenance activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs activities of workers who perform duties such as mowing turf, mulching, weed, trash removal, tree/shrub installation and pruning.
• Monitors project activities to ensure that instructions are followed, deadlines are met, and schedules are maintained.
• Manages inventory of tools, equipment, or materials to ensure that sufficient supplies are available.
• Ensures all equipment is maintained and in usable condition.
• Trains, motivates, develops, and directs team as they work.
• Evaluates each team member to provide career development feedback.
• Monitors/assesses performance of others and/or organization to make improvements or takes corrective action.
• Transports crew members to different job sites in assigned vehicles.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificates, licenses and registrations required:
• Valid State of Illinois drivers’ license.
• Other skills required:
• 3 years’ experience in Landscaping. (preferred)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Monitoring of team members to ensure work quality.
• Ability to maintain composure in difficult and complex situations.
• Manage one's own time and the time of others.
• Observe safety and security procedures.
• Use equipment and materials properly (i.e., lawn mowers, cutting tools, chain saw).
• Saturday work hours may be required.