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

High school diploma or GED.
Three (3) years of commercial landscape experience.
One (1) year of outside supervisory experience or experience leading UT Landscape Services crews during absence of Foreman.
Demonstrated reliability, attendance, and 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 and prioritize tasks to 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 follow-up with supervisor when complete.
Ability to assess crew members' strengths and weaknesses.
Demonstrated positive attitude and interaction with others.
Acknowledgement of limitations and request for 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 including mowing, trimming, blowing, and weed control techniques.
Willingness to participate in supervisory training programs.
Valid Driver’s license.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.
All Facilities Services personnel are considered "Essential Personnel" and must fulfill duties in extraordinary situations to ensure critical University operations, attend to the needs of students and the University community, and protect University assets. Essential Personnel are expected to come to work in any and all extraordinary/emergency situations unless it is unsafe to do so or they are specifically excused by their supervisor.

Nice To Haves

TN Dept of Agriculture Pesticide Applicators Certification (Category 03)

Responsibilities

Maintaining quality of work and productivity.
Scheduling and performing landscape bed maintenance, trash and debris clean up, weed control using manual and chemical methods, leaf clean up, and landscape bed renovation throughout the year, around events and weather.
Providing hands-on working supervision of the work team, including determining/assigning jobs, evaluating progress of crew members, and making adjustments as needed.
Using and understanding work orders, purchase orders, leave requests, and performance reviews.
Performing daily checks of equipment before and after use for damage or maintenance needs.
Informing the mechanic of equipment needs and scheduling equipment repair or maintenance.
Assisting with recommendations on new equipment purchases.
Ensuring safe use of landscape equipment and procedures for efficient task completion.
Using PPE equipment in the field.
Creating a safe work environment/Job site.
Assisting with hiring and disciplinary action.