Director of Grounds & Landscapes

Title: Director of Grounds & Landscapes

Agency: VP OF ADMIN AND FINANCE

Location: Norfolk, VA

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range:

Full Time or Part Time:

Additional Detail

• Master’s Degree in Turf and or Horticulture or closely related field or a Bachelor’s degree in Turf/Horticulture or closely related field and related work experience equivalent to a Master’s degree in preceding fields of study.
• Considerable experience leading teams to achieve a common goal. 
• Considerable knowledge of Horticultural, turf and landscape maintenance practices.
• Considerable knowledge of safety standards and equipment. 
• Working knowledge of effective customer service techniques in a diverse work environment including team facilitation and consultation skills. 
• Some knowledge of irrigation systems and the use of pesticides.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a project coordinator, maintaining records, conducting cost analysis and projecting future cost. 
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and direct staff in the completion of day-to-day work assignments. 
• Demonstrated ability to monitor work performance, evaluate performance and recommend improvements. 
• Demonstrated ability to work outside during inclement weather. 
• Ability to interpret and apply procurement regulations and to translate guidance into specific actions that affect construction projects.
• Extensive supervisory and leadership skills. Proficient skills with using typical Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Driver’s license required with insurable driving record. VDACS Pesticide Applicator’s License or demonstrated ability to obtain within 12 months of start date.
• Considerable experience operating various grounds maintenance equipment.
•  Considerable experience performing grounds maintenance following industry standards for Horticultural Practices. 
• Considerable experience performing personnel management duties to include, interviewing and hiring, performance management, timekeeping and scheduling.
• Working experience managing a crew of grounds or trades workers. 
• Working experience working as a project team leader, which involves project planning and coordination, estimating, reporting and records management. 
• Some experience purchasing supplies and equipment.

• Some experience purchasing supplies and equipment following state or government procurement regulations preferred. 
• Certified Arborist. 
• Vocational training in grounds maintenance or equivalent work experience. Certified Fertilizer Applicator in State of Virginia. Responsible Land Disturber Certification.