Arborist Supervisor

University of Oklahoma•Norman, OK

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead OU's tree crew, overseeing tree care, safety, and maintenance to protect campus and enhance landscape quality. Drive pruning, removals, storm response, and sustainability initiatives. Keep OU safe, beautiful, and thriving. Supervises work in all aspects of landscape construction and maintenance. Performs technical and semi-technical duties required in the propagation of plant materials. Organizes, coordinates and directs landscape crews. Performs the necessary tasks to accomplish the goals set forth by the Landscape Department. Coordinates the application of fertilizers and pesticides in a safe and proper manner. Directs and supervises the safe and proper use of equipment and materials, including heavy equipment. Assists in the design and layout of floral and plant beds, and the selection of appropriate materials, plants, and flowers. Coordinates and directs the work of other Facilities Management crews working on landscape projects. Prepares and approves employee time cards and prepares routine reports. Selects and trains personnel, evaluates performance, and makes salary recommendations. Processes requisitions to stock and maintain supply inventory. Ensures safety of all personnel and proper operation and security of gardening equipment. Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Requirements

3 years of experience in landscaping, arboriculture (tree care), or grounds maintenance
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

ISA Certified Arborist certification may be required depending on location or assignment
Bachelor's of Science in Forestry or Horticulture or Related Field
Oklahoma pesticide license

Responsibilities

Overseeing tree care, safety, and maintenance
Driving pruning, removals, storm response, and sustainability initiatives
Supervising work in all aspects of landscape construction and maintenance
Performing technical and semi-technical duties required in the propagation of plant materials
Organizing, coordinating and directing landscape crews
Performing the necessary tasks to accomplish the goals set forth by the Landscape Department
Coordinating the application of fertilizers and pesticides in a safe and proper manner
Directing and supervising the safe and proper use of equipment and materials, including heavy equipment
Assisting in the design and layout of floral and plant beds, and the selection of appropriate materials, plants, and flowers
Coordinating and directing the work of other Facilities Management crews working on landscape projects
Preparing and approving employee time cards
Preparing routine reports
Selecting and training personnel
Evaluating performance
Making salary recommendations
Processing requisitions to stock and maintain supply inventory
Ensuring safety of all personnel and proper operation and security of gardening equipment