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Landscape Team Leader

https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/27215

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

CARE & MAINT

Old Dominion University

Title: Landscape Team Leader

Agency: CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Location: Norfolk, VA

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Lead a Landscape Team and trains personnel in the proper use of equipment, materials/supplies applications and the proper procedures for use in order to properly maintain the landscape of the University to present a neat, clean and well-maintained appearance. Works closely with Landscaping Supervisors and Leadership to establish priorities, schedules, and quality control regimens. This will include the performance of grounds maintenance, operate grounds maintenance equipment such as truck riding and push mowers, tractors, and small powered equipment. This will also include horticulture practices such as mowing, planting, litter removal and other aspects associated with the upkeep of the landscape of the campus such as irrigation, fertilization, pesticide application and tree care. This position is designated as essential personnel for emergency closings.

Minimum Qualifications:

Considerable knowledge of proper way to maintain and/or plant trees shrubs and flowers. Considerable knowledge of the proper way to trim, spray, mow, remove trash and debris, weed, fertilize, sweep, rake, cultivate, dig, water, shovel or plow snow, remove ice, spread salt and/or sand and other related functions. Considerable knowledge of how to prune different species of shrubs and trees. Considerable knowledge of the operation of grounds equipment. Working knowledge of the principles of leadership, including scheduling and planning work. Working knowledge of pesticides. Working mechanical knowledge to recognize malfunctions of equipment. Basic knowledge of insects, diseases, weed identification, and plant material.

Demonstrated ability to recognize irrigation malfunction. Demonstrated ability to work in extreme heat or cold; to lift/move/carry 50 pounds many times per week. Demonstrate the ability to read and write. Demonstrate ability to work independently or to work with others.

Additional Considerations:

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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Landscape Team Leader