Landscaping Superintendent

Description The Landscape Superintendent is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and execution of landscape maintenance and installation within WindRiver Lakefront and Golf Community. This role oversees the maintenance of all common areas, provides exceptional lawn and landscaping services to residents, and manages landscape installations for new home construction projects. The Landscape Superintendent ensures all landscaping work meets WindRiver’s high standards for appearance, safety, and environmental stewardship.

Key Responsibilities of the Landscape Superintendent Leadership & Strategic Planning

1. Strategic Collaboration and Planning · Participate in regular departmental and inter-departmental meetings to stay aligned with WindRiver’s operational and aesthetic standards. · Collaborate with the VP of Operations, New Construction, Member Services, Maintenance, and Marketing to coordinate timelines, share resources, and integrate landscaping with community development.
2. Operational Growth & Continuous Improvement · Pursue opportunities for efficiency, service expansion, and enhanced resident offerings, such as new landscape programs, upgraded seasonal displays, or better environmental practices. · Track performance metrics, assess staff capabilities, and evolve workflows to meet WindRiver’s quality and hospitality standards.
3. Representation and Community Engagement · Serve as an Ambassador for WindRiver with a strong community presence, representing the department professionally, positively, and knowledgeably. · Communicate clearly with residents, builders, and external contractors in line with WindRiver’s brand and service values.
4. Departmental Integrity and Leadership Culture · Model and enforce WindRiver’s values, code of conduct, and policies per the Employee Handbook and company SOPs. · Lead with integrity, consistency, and fairness; develop and mentor team members and promote accountability and pride in work by setting clear expectations, evaluating performance, and celebrating successes.
5. Regulatory and Safety Compliance · Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations governing landscape operations, including OSHA safety standards, Department of Labor guidelines, environmental protection, erosion control, and pesticide application laws, and WindRiver Design Review Board (DRB) standards. · Promote a safety culture by enforcing protocols, facilitating staff training, and leading by example.

Department Operations

1.Landscape Maintenance and Enhancement · Oversee daily maintenance of common areas, including parks, trails, entrances, medians, and community amenities. · Manage lawn care, irrigation, and tree, shrub, and flower maintenance across WindRiver properties. · Implement seasonal color, mulching, pruning, and other horticultural programs, and maintain plant health through pest and disease management.

2. Resident Services · Provide professional lawn and landscape maintenance for resident homes as requested. · Communicate with residents about services, schedules, and special needs, ensuring satisfaction through quality, timely work.
3. New Construction Landscaping · Coordinate new-home landscape installations, including sod, tree and shrub planting, irrigation systems, and hardscape elements. · Review construction plans and work with homeowners, builders, designers, and contractors to execute designs accurately. · Complete installations on time, within budget, to WindRiver’s aesthetic standards, and per DRB requirements and approvals.
4. Staff Management and Development · Lead and supervise landscaping technicians, laborers, and seasonal staff, creating daily schedules and assigning tasks by priority and manpower. · Train staff on landscaping best practices, safety procedures, and equipment use. · Conduct regular performance reviews and foster a positive team environment and work culture.
5. Budgeting and Resource Management · Manage the landscaping budget: labor, materials, equipment maintenance, and purchasing. · Ensure proper project estimating and quoting; track and report project costs, labor hours, and materials usage, using resources efficiently without sacrificing quality.
6. Equipment Management · Oversee use, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as mowers, skid steers, mini excavators, and trucks. · Schedule routine maintenance and manage tool and supply inventory. · Enforce daily inspections, post-cleanup, and fuel-use logging for all equipment and vehicles.
7. Communication · Communicate employee incidents per company policy. · Report job and equipment status updates to direct supervisor.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of landscape maintenance and installation experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role (required).
• Strong knowledge of horticulture, turf management, irrigation systems, and landscape construction practices (required).
• Valid driver’s license (required).
• Certification in pesticide application (or willingness to obtain) (required).
• Bilingual (strongly preferred).
• OSHA 10 certified (preferred).
• Equipment Operator License (preferred).

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency with scheduling, budgeting, and project management.
• Knowledge of WindRiver Design Review Board (DRB) standards or willingness to learn and enforce them.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to read and interpret landscape designs and construction documents.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and safety requirements.