Landscape Operations Manager

Scripps College•Claremont, CA

1d•$75,000 - $81,000•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the Director of Grounds in the administration, management, and maintenance of all campus grounds, sustainable horticultural practices, irrigation responsibilities, and grounds at off-campus college properties. This role is responsible for assisting in the supervision of grounds staff and managing the inventory of supplies for all department needs.

Requirements

Horticultural knowledge of southern California landscape.
Thorough knowledge of sprinkler devices and irrigation equipment.
Thorough knowledge of mechanical principles of sprinkler equipment.
Ability to use grounds tools and equipment.
Knowledge of water-saving techniques, xeriscaping principles, and composting.
Thorough knowledge of plant materials including native and drought-tolerant plants; knowledge of specific water requirements for each type of plant.
Understanding of Integrated Pest Management.
Ability to read, interpret, and work from plans, drawings, and specifications.
Must be able to read, speak, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English.
Ability to drive to off-campus locations as needed for supplies/training.
Ability to supervise; must have excellent management and leadership skills.
Ability to train new employees.
Ability to interact well with a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff members, including disabled employees from special programs to assist grounds crew.
Ability to bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in various outdoor climates including inclement weather.
Must be able to do basic arithmetic computations.
Ability to work productively without close supervision.
Must have knowledge of safe work practices, including the use of equipment, tools, and chemicals.
Must prioritize all projects/staff assignments as required by various functions of the college.
A mental mode of being proactive and reactionary when emergency situations may arise.
Bachelor’s Degree in horticultural science, landscape architecture, biological science, or any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability to perform at the level of service set forth by the Director of Grounds, and/or proven knowledge and experience in the above fields.
Five or more years of grounds maintenance experience including at least one of those years performing as a grounds supervisor.
Possess or Qualify for a California Department of Pesticide Regulation License: Qualified Applicator Certificate.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish desirable.
Computer skills, especially ACAD experience and familiarity with computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software designed to maintain an organization's maintenance operations, work force functions, and tracking of KPI’s preferred.
Knowledge of landscape design principles desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist and perform supervision and training of grounds staff including student workers, temporary employees, contracted vendors, and volunteers.
Assist with and perform/supervise repairs and modifications to irrigation systems, including planning, cost estimating, and installation of new systems.
Manage, schedule, and adjust irrigation systems for optimum watering via Rainbird, Maxicom Central Irrigation System.
Spray weeds and insect pests on campus grounds plants.
Perform maintenance of lawns, shrubs, trees, ground covers, and walks.
Apply fertilizers, insecticides, and sprays.
Perform maintenance of all asphalt, concrete pavements, and hardscape materials.
Manage and care for gardening power equipment and ensure all grounds personnel adhere to safety practices.
Apply a systematic approach to grounds maintenance and support change management efforts and best practices.
Work with the Director on preparation of grounds for public events.
Work with staff on clearing of materials such as leaves, tree branches, and trash from campus grounds.
Review maintenance and repair of all ground drainage systems.
Perform maintenance and repair of all exterior signage such as traffic and directional signs.
Perform maintenance and repair of fountains.
Perform maintenance and repair of outdoor assets such as tables, chairs, benches, trash cans, and umbrellas.
Serve as the Administrator-in-Charge of the Grounds Department and Sustainability Program during the Grounds Director's absence.
Provide support to the Executive Director of Events and the Sustainability Coordinator during the Grounds Director's absence.
Actively support the College’s Principles of Community and Institutional Values, and Principles of Diversity in the performance of job duties.
Supervise, plan, and implement daily tasks for grounds staff in conjunction with campus planning as directed or planned by the Director of Grounds.