Landscape Supervisor

Chicago IL

Description

Purpose: To directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in landscaping or grounds keeping activities. Responsibilities: Be at work and on time when scheduled. In addition to Saturday work when needed. Direct activities of workers who perform duties such as mowing turf, mulching, weed and trash removal and tree or shrub installation and pruning. Monitor project activities to ensure that instructions are followed, deadlines are met, and schedules are maintained Inventory tools, equipment, or materials to ensure that sufficient supplies are available, and items are in usable condition and accounted for at all times Train, motivate, develop, and direct people as they work. Evaluate talent and provide feedback. Monitor/assess performance of others and/or organization to make improvements or take corrective action Ability to administer discipline and accolades as needed Transport crew members in assigned vehicle to different job sites Other duties as assigned by Manager Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Must monitor crew work to ensure quality Ability to work with a wide variety of individuals with different personalities Ability to maintain composure in difficult and complex situations Ability to manage one's own time and the time of others Ability to observe safety and security procedures Ability to use equipment and materials properly (i.e., lawn mowers, cutting tools, chain saw) Ability to walk, stand, and sit for long periods of time without resting Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds Ability to work in temperature and weather extremes from sub-zero to 100+ degrees and snow and rain Ability to work 8 -16 hours a day Qualifications: Education/Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred and up to 3 years in the Landscaping Field. Certificates/Licenses Required Valid State of Illinois drivers’ license Language Ability Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Ability to write routine reports and correspondence Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization