Groundskeeper Supervisor

Los Poblanos LP•Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, NM

56d•$20 - $22

About The Position

The Groundskeeping Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Landscape Department, which includes daily inspections, training and coaching employees, recommending disciplinary action when needed, and assisting with the development of property care programs and strategies.

Requirements

At least two years of skilled landscape maintenance experience in a commercial or residential setting or commensurate related experience
Possess strong communication skills
Good organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to read and understand landscape plans
Ability to install, troubleshoot, and maintain irrigation systems, both drip and spray
Ability to use initiative and lead by example
Demonstrate a friendly and professional attitude, demeanor, and appearance
Ability to use hand, power, and garden tools with an emphasis on safety and proper pruning techniques
Intermediate to advanced horticultural knowledge
Ability to give and follow instructions
Frequent bending, stooping, standing and kneeling
Ability to lift fifty pounds
Able to work in extremes of weather and temperatures
Able to stand for long periods of time and walk on rough, uneven ground and variable soil conditions
Knowledge of installation, maintenance, and repair of low-voltage landscape lighting systems
Knowledge of installation, maintenance, and repair of fountains and water features
Willingness to learn and improve

Nice To Haves

Strong interest in horticulture, organic gardening, and farming principles
Knowledge of Integrated Pest Management Practices
Knowledge of spoken Spanish
Interest in the overall vision for the landscape, farm, and property

Responsibilities

Supervise and assist in the care and maintenance of trees, shrubs, lawns, flower beds, containers, irrigation systems, low voltage lighting systems, and specialized care of areas for events, tours, and workshops
Coordinate grounds care with other department employees, and perform other duties as assigned by the Garden & Landscape Manager
Requires punctuality, responsibility, integrity, and productive work habits
Must be responsible and committed to the overall work ethic and aesthetic vision of the Farm & Landscape Department and Los Poblanos
Properly use gardening tools including mowers, weed eaters, hand pruners, loppers, chainsaws, hand and pole saws, and others as trained or as job requires
Maintain trees, shrubs, and landscapes to keep healthy, clean and aesthetically appealing
Engage in daily operations of all facets of holistic grounds management including weeding and pest management
Responsible for appropriate seasonal care of plants and grounds
Assist in the maintenance and management of the systems, equipment and facilities which are essential to grounds care including drip and spray irrigation systems, acequias, low voltage lighting, and hand and power tools
Will work with interns including overseeing their labor and education, volunteers, assistant farmers and groundskeeping staff as needed or requested by the Garden & Landscape Manager