Landscape Services Foreman - Facilities Services - UTK

University of Tennessee • Knoxville, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Services Department is responsible for the maintenance and operations of all campus facilities, which includes buildings, grounds, and utility systems. The Landscape Foreman is a working supervisor and trainer assigned to a crew providing landscape maintenance for the campus.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED
• Experience: Three (3) years of commercial landscape experience One (1) year of outside supervisory experience or has experience leading UT Landscape Services crews during absence of Foreman
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Demonstrate reliability, attendance, punctuality Ability to perform hard, physical work for long periods in all types of weather Ability to read and follow instructions Ability to operate all types of power equipment (commercial mowers, leaf blowers, line trimmers, and chain saws, etc.) Knowledge of equipment and tools required to complete job tasks Ability to schedule prioritize tasks in order complete assignments in a timely fashion Knowledge of safety measures to use when approaching tasks and operating equipment Ability to follow through with assigned tasks and following-up with supervisor when complete Ability to assess crew members' strengths and weaknesses Demonstrate positive attitude and interaction with others Acknowledge limitations and request assistance as needed Ability to lead others, enforce policies and procedures, and practice UT disciplinary action procedures Knowledge of basic plant ID, plant pests and diseases Knowledge of proper landscape maintenance to include mowing, trimming, blowing and weed control techniques Willingness to participate in supervisory training programs
• Other Conditions: Valid Driver’s license All Facilities Services personnel are considered "Essential Personnel."
• TN Dept of Agriculture Pesticide Applicators Certification (Category 03)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining quality of work and productivity.
• Scheduling and preforming the following throughout the year (around events and weather): Landscape bed maintenance Trash and debris clean up Weed control using manual and chemical methods Leaf clean up Landscape bed renovation
• Hands-on working supervision of work team to include determining/assigning jobs, evaluating progress of crew members, and making adjustments as needed
• Ability to use and understand work orders, purchase orders, leave requests and performance reviews
• Daily check of equipment before and after use for damage or maintenance needs Informing the mechanic of needs and scheduling equipment repair or maintenance Helps make recommendations on new equipment purchases
• Safe use of landscape equipment and procedures for efficient task completion Use of PPE equipment in the field Creating a safe work environment/Job site
• Assist with hiring and disciplinary action

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED