Landscape & Grounds Manager

Charlotte NC

Description

The Landscape and Grounds Manager at the U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC) is responsible for overseeing and working alongside a team of Landscape Technicians to ensure the completion of work orders in compliance with company standards – safety, quality, and operational. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Schedule, coordinate, supervise, and lead projects and crews • Work order management • Purchasing and estimating • Comply with department and company policies including: - work quality standards - safety standards - operations standards • Comply with associated regulations • Maintain and improve the USNWC grounds including: - Hardscapes roads, curb and gutter parking lots walkways, paths, and stairs fences and retaining walls landscaped beds stormwater structures - Softscapes turf and ornamental plants gardens, landscaped beds, and maintained natural areas stormwater structures - Irrigation - Pest Control - Materials handling and storage - Assisting other departments, facility crews, and contractors • Maintain accurate records - In-house inspections - Inventories • Evening, weekend, and holiday work availability Requirements: • 2+ years supervisory experience in commercial grounds, landscape maintenance, or an equivalent education • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment • Strong written and oral communication skills •Ability to work outdoors for sustained periods of time under varying weather conditions • Additional experience in a specialized trade is beneficial – e.g. commercial landscape installation, grading/excavation, irrigation, pest management, etc. Physical Requirements • Ability to work outdoors for sustained periods of time under varying weather conditions • Able to reach, bend, and stoop frequently • Able to lift, carry, and move 50 pounds Additional Info: STATUS Full-time, Year Round SUPERVISOR Facilities Director BENEFITS Facility Access Staff Discount Program Health, Dental, Vision Flex Spending Account 401(k) Paid Time Off CULTURE The U.S. National Whitewater Center is dedicated to the promotion of the active, outdoor lifestyle. We are a team whose culture and work environment facilitates real engagement through real experiences. Since 2006, the U.S. National Whitewater Center has engaged all levels of participants through its activity passes, instruction, and youth programming as well as its festivals, races, and other outdoor events. Opportunities can be found at the U.S. National Whitewater Center for those interested in active summer jobs, a gateway into the outdoor lifestyle, or furthering your career in the outdoor industry. LEGAL DISCLOSURES The U.S. National Whitewater Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the U.S. National Whitewater Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. NOTICE: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. The U.S. National Whitewater Center is an employer who participates in the E-Verify program. Applicants interested in this position apply via the link below. Thank you for your interest in employment at the Whitewater Center.