Campus Grounds & Landscape Supervisor

Loretto•Town of De Witt, NY

19h•$28 - $31

About The Position

The Campus Grounds & Landscape Supervisor is responsible for the overall appearance, safety, and functionality of the exterior campus, including landscaping and snow removal, in collaboration with outside contractors. This role ensures the grounds and exterior spaces are safe and welcoming for residents and visitors; enhances the aesthetic quality of the campus; and maintains the property in a consistently marketable condition that reflects the community’s standards.

Requirements

High School diploma required.
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, facilities, or a related field; experience in a senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or campus-style environment preferred.
Proficiency operating a variety of landscaping and lawn maintenance tools including shovels, rakes, walk behind, riding or zero turn mowers, weed-whackers, leaf blowers, snowblowers, etc.
Ability to drive company truck while towing equipment trailer.
Must have reliable transportation to and from work during inclement weather.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in all weather conditions.
Effective communication skills, attention to detail, strong work ethic, flexible schedule, good attitude, willingness to learn and adapt.
An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Nice To Haves

experience in a senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or campus-style environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains the grounds and plants on The Nottingham property to create and sustain attractive and functional outdoors space through the campus grounds.
Serves as the primary point of contact for landscaping, snow removal, and related exterior service vendors; ensures contractual obligations are met and communicates concerns or performance issues to the Facilities Director.
Assists as needed grounds keeping work with grass cutting, edge trimming, hedge and shrub pruning, leaf and stick removal, and installation of plants, grass, mulch, or trees.
Ensures safety and regulatory compliance of the exterior grounds, which includes but is not limited to the shoveling of sidewalks, salting of exterior exits, and plowing of parking lots.
Performs and oversees seasonal landscaping tasks such as spring and fall clean-up, winterization of outdoor furniture, preparation of planting beds, and installation or removal of seasonal displays and decorations.
Conducts routine visual inspections of campus grounds to identify safety hazards, maintenance needs, and opportunities to enhance curb appeal.
Uses manual, power and mechanical tools and machinery according to manufacturer’s instructions and using good safety techniques.
Ensures grounds are safe, marketable and kept free of debris by removing cut grass, trimmings, branches, and litter.
Collaborates with other team members to complete or resolve work orders and address resident requests.
May support or perform other exterior and interior projects.
Purchases supplies as directed.
Provides support to additional housing sites or properties for exterior projects and seasonal needs, as required.
Participates in emergency response activities related to weather events or exterior safety issues, including on-call support as needed.