Landscape Coordinator, Landscape Construction

Kohler Co.•Kohler, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Landscape Coordinator, Landscape Construction Work Mode: Onsite Location: Kohler, WI SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES All duties of Landscape Technician III, as well as - Assists with leading the construction team, including hiring/recruiting, career development/mentoring, training and development of technical skills, and safety program awareness Supports the scheduling of landscape construction projects, along with helping supervise landscape construction personnel to complete those projects, which may involve the installation of drainage systems, irrigation systems, paving or walkways, landscape lighting, landscape plant materials such as trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants according to specifications. Works to control costs related to labor, equipment, and material for all landscape construction projects and assigns equipment and work to individual associates. May help coordinate sub-contractors working on Kohler Company landscape construction projects. Support Supervisor-Landscape Construction with cost estimates, coordination, scheduling, execution of installation and subsequent maintenance of landscape projects. Help supervise landscape personnel in the winter season to accomplish snow removal and de-icing activities, along with meeting standard operating procedures for all Kohler Company properties. Also, with the other Landscape managers, supervisors, and coordinators, helps coordinate snow removal teams and order and maintain snow removal materials and equipment. Assists in generating reports and documentation associated with landscape construction. Assists in training and development of programs for employees. Helps maintain the inventory of topsoil, mulch, firewood and other landscape materials and supplies. Helps maintain the compost and brush bins, and 4th Nine disposal/storage site, which may include working with outside contractors for periodic disposal of materials. Observe all written standard operating procedures to provide a safe working environment for self, other associates, guests and the general public. In the absence of the associate’s supervisor, this position will assume supervisory responsibilities of the construction team. Performance of other related duties as required. This is a full-time position with shifts varying between 6:30 am and 3:30 pm.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent with working knowledge of specific discipline’s practices
Minimum of 2 years experience in landscape
Previous supervisory or leadership experience required, including strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills.1-2 years previous supervisory experience preferred
Proficiency in MS Word, MS Outlook, Excel, and Power Point applications.
Must possess a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a category 3.0 WDATCP pesticide applicators certificate within 3 months of hire
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 1 year of employment
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred, specifically Associate Degree in Horticulture or similar discipline. Field experience in related industry will also be considered
1-2 years previous supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assists with leading the construction team, including hiring/recruiting, career development/mentoring, training and development of technical skills, and safety program awareness
Supports the scheduling of landscape construction projects, along with helping supervise landscape construction personnel to complete those projects, which may involve the installation of drainage systems, irrigation systems, paving or walkways, landscape lighting, landscape plant materials such as trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants according to specifications.
Works to control costs related to labor, equipment, and material for all landscape construction projects and assigns equipment and work to individual associates.
May help coordinate sub-contractors working on Kohler Company landscape construction projects.
Support Supervisor-Landscape Construction with cost estimates, coordination, scheduling, execution of installation and subsequent maintenance of landscape projects.
Help supervise landscape personnel in the winter season to accomplish snow removal and de-icing activities, along with meeting standard operating procedures for all Kohler Company properties. Also, with the other Landscape managers, supervisors, and coordinators, helps coordinate snow removal teams and order and maintain snow removal materials and equipment.
Assists in generating reports and documentation associated with landscape construction.
Assists in training and development of programs for employees.
Helps maintain the inventory of topsoil, mulch, firewood and other landscape materials and supplies.
Helps maintain the compost and brush bins, and 4th Nine disposal/storage site, which may include working with outside contractors for periodic disposal of materials.
Observe all written standard operating procedures to provide a safe working environment for self, other associates, guests and the general public.
In the absence of the associate’s supervisor, this position will assume supervisory responsibilities of the construction team.
Performance of other related duties as required.