Landscaping Supervisor
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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.

Qualifications

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: Able to control one's own time and time of direct reports; prepare budgets and spend money wisely; ensure that people have needed equipment; identify and fulfill staffing needs.

* Visioning- Able to pursue potential expansion opportunities for the organization; champion radically different ideas and be a leader in the market, identify long-term goals and invest appropriate resources as needed; communicate vision in a way that inspires others.

* Conflict Management: Able to use a win-win approach to resolve controversy; stay objective and fair when dealing with sensitive situations; maintain constructive working relationships despite disagreement.

* Negotiating: Able to obtain agreement from multiple parties; earn trust while working out a deal; use good timing and carefully calculated strategies when bargaining; communicate high value of services; identify hidden agendas that might interfere with resolution of terms.

* Attention to Detail: Able to follow detailed procedures and ensure accuracy in documentation and data; carefully monitor processes; concentrate on routine work details and organize and maintain a system of records.

* Communication: Able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with customers or employees; listen well.

* Continuous Learning: Able to stay informed of current industry trends; learn and apply new concepts and demonstrate career self-reliance; identify own areas of opportunity and set and monitor self-development goals.

* Willingness to Serve: Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery to do what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction; deal with service failures and prioritize customer needs.

* Flexibility: Able to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of new information; perform a wide variety of tasks and change focus quickly as demands change; manage transitions effectively from task to task; adapt to varying customer needs.

* Quality: Able to maintain high standards despite pressing deadlines; establish high standards and measures; do work right the first time and inspect materials for flaws; test new methods thoroughly; reinforce excellence as a fundamental priority.

* Integrity: Able to be tactful, maintain confidences, and foster an ethical work environment; prevent inappropriate behavior by coworkers; give proper credit to others; handle all situations honestly.

* Respect: Able to adapt behavior to others' styles, interact with people who have different values, culture, or backgrounds, be of service to difficult people, optimize the benefits of having a diverse workforce. Able to develop rapport with others and recognize their concerns and feelings; build and maintain long-term associations based on trust; help others.

* Policies, Process, Procedures: Able to act in accordance with established guidelines; follow standard procedures in crisis situations; communicate and enforce organizational policies and procedures; recognize and constructively conform to written rules or practices.

* Team Centered- Able to share due credit with coworkers; display enthusiasm and promote a friendly group working environment; work closely with other departments as necessary; support group decisions and solicit opinions from coworkers; display team spirit.

Training:

* Minimum of 4 years of successful experience as a supervisor

* Minimum of 7 years of landscaping experience required

Licenses/Certifications/Other:

* Must be able to pass a background check and receive a license or permit from any Regulatory Agency, if applicable to perform the essential job functions

* Texas Racing Commission License (TXRC)

* Valid Driver License (Class C)

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Strength:

* Medium to Heavy workload

* Stand, sit and walk consistently

* Will be required to lift up to or over 20lbs or exert occasionally over 100lbs

* Movement:

* Will consistently be required to touch, feel, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, reach

* Will use office equipment

* Driving motor vehicles as needed

* Auditory:

* Frequently speak and articulate

* Noise levels will be varied from moderate to heavy machinery

* Environmental:

* Exposure to weather and extreme elements

* Minimal exposure in close proximity to horses