Landscape/Horticulture Lead

Los Altos CA

Description

SUMMARY: Landscape/Horticulture Lead should enjoy working outdoors and are detail-oriented Associates in these positions should have general knowledge of both landscaping and machinery. Responsible for planting, mowing, pulling weeds and have a working knowledge of machinery maintenance. QUALIFICATIONS: • Must understand and support the mission of the Daughters of Charity and Vincentian Values as stated in the Seton Employee Handbook • Must possess personal qualities of integrity, respect for others, good judgment, and good communication skills • Prior landscaping and/ or horticulture experience • Ability to operate heavy machinery • Thorough knowledge of operations, services, and activities of a ground’s maintenance program; thorough knowledge of methods, procedures, materials, and equipment used in such activities • Thorough knowledge of practices, standards, methods, tools, equipment, and materials used in a ground’s maintenance program; thorough knowledge of and ability to utilize materials, methods and equipment used in lawn care and general maintenance work • Thorough knowledge of horticulture principles and practices; plants adapted to the climate and water resources of area, with regard for those varieties suitable; thorough knowledge of various types of soil in the area, together with a good knowledge of proper fertilizers • Thorough knowledge of common tree, ornamental shrub and lawn pests and diseases and the methods of control and eradication; thorough knowledge of various chemical agents; ability to use such in accordance with prescribed safety precautions and directions • Thorough knowledge of trimming and pruning techniques • Thorough knowledge of methods and materials used in landscaping, fence construction, and paving • Thorough knowledge of installation, operation, and maintenance of various irrigational systems • Thorough knowledge of safe work practices including applicable OSHA guidelines • Ability to multi-task and prioritize, and flexibility to re-prioritize as needed • Ability to work with others in a manner that creates harmony and promotes cooperation • Ability to maintain confidentiality • Ability to work flexible hours and weekends, as needed EDUCATION: • Ability to read and understand instructions and safety precautions in English • High School graduate preferred ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Plan, coordinate, and participate in grounds maintenance tasks such as edging, mowing, trimming, waste and litter removal, fertilizing, placing sod, raking, planting, tree pruning • Plan, coordinate, and participate in repairs on irrigation systems, equipment, structures, facilities, equipment, and grounds • Plan, coordinate, and participate in landscape programming including planting, spraying, fertilizing, mulching, watering, transplanting, lawn care and maintenance • Plan, prioritize, assign, and lead work of grounds team; monitor productivity and workflow ensuring adherence to established deadlines and preventive maintenance schedules; analyze and resolve work problems • Identify and allocate resources; accordingly, requisition supplies and equipment for projects and coordinate their use; maintain and distribute supplies and equipment inventory • Ensure adherence to proper methods and safety requirements; ensure the safe and productive use of equipment utilized in grounds maintenance and associated repair work; assist in the maintenance and upkeep of equipment and oversee preventative maintenance activities • Maintain current knowledge and records of pesticides and hazardous materials used in ground maintenance and ensure full and complete team training of chemical applications and usage procedures • Participate and supervise the use of the operation of a variety of hand and power tools, light and heavy equipment, and vehicles • Respond to emergency situations to confine, resolve, or prevent unsafe or otherwise hazardous conditions, i.e., fallen debris, spills, broken windows, broken locks • Stay up to date of the latest trends and innovations in the field of grounds maintenance and operations • Participate in the preparation and administration of the grounds budget; submit budget recommendations and monitor expenditures; maintain records and reports on personnel and work performed. • Other duties as assigned PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: • Lifting up to 50 lbs. without restrictions • Walking, standing for long periods of time, maintaining balance, bending, stooping, reaching above shoulder level and climb a ladder • Work is performed primarily outdoors • Work environment may be damp, noisy, dusty, greasy and involve the use of heavy machinery • Exposure to climate change and chemicals • Moderately stressful • May occasionally need to respond quickly to urgent situations • Ability to drive