Landscape Supervisor Job Description,

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1. Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for landscape maintenance operations.

2. Establish schedules and methods for providing maintenance services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.

3. Participate in the development of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures; participate in the implementation of approved policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.

4. Participate in the selection of maintenance staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.

5. Participate in the preparation and administration of the budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.

6. Monitor and control supplies and equipment; order supplies and tools as necessary; prepare documents for equipment procurement.

7. Answer questions, investigate complaints, and recommend a corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.

8. Perform the most technical and complex tasks of the work.

9. Maintain records concerning operations and programs; prepare reports on operations and activities.

10. Coordinate with contractors in providing contract services; solicit and collect bids for new equipment and contracted maintenance work.

11. Perform related duties as required.

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of landscape maintenance. Equipment, tools, and materials used in landscape maintenance activities and services.

Principles of supervision and training.

Principles and practices of safety management.

Principles of landscape irrigation and horticulture.

Office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Direct landscape maintenance operations and activities.

Interpret and explain pertinent department policies and procedures. Develop cost estimates for supplies and equipment.

Perform the most complex maintenance duties and operate related equipment.

Read and interpret maps and plans.

Demonstrate tact and diplomacy with the public.

Develop and recommend systems and procedures related to park and landscape maintenance. Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate amounts of weight; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Compensation is dependent upon experience.