WFR -Landscape Supervisor
About The Position
Young Life is seeking a Landscape Supervisor to oversee landscape and maintenance operations at Washington Family Ranch. This role is crucial in creating an environment where staff can bring Christ to life by creatively presenting the gospel. The position involves hands-on landscape care, irrigation system development, and supervision of maintenance personnel. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of horticulture, landscape design, and a commitment to Young Life's Christian mission and values. This is a unique opportunity to work in a remote, spiritually rewarding environment with a dedicated staff community.
Requirements
- AA in horticulture
- Three years landscape experience or five years of experience in landscape care and design
- Knowledge of area plants and shrubs highly desired.
- Ability to oversee day-to-day maintenance functions, personnel and projects.
- Must profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.
- Must subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith.
- Must be ready, willing and able to fulfill ministry functions as may be required by the organization.
- Must refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life.
- Must abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.
- Staff must be able to convey a sense of Christ-like hospitality and concern for guests and staff.
- Responding to the unexpected needs of a guest in a prompt and professional manner is important.
- All staff members are expected to represent Young Life positively and professionally within the community and be able to work with and minister to the volunteer high school and college-age young people who attend our camp.
Responsibilities
- Provide care for the turf (top dressing, fertilizing, aeration, etc.)
- Provide care for the plants and shrub (pruning, planting, fertilizing and herbicide.)
- Design, plant and care for flower and planting beds for spring and summer.
- Work closely with the landscape foreman in scheduling fertilizing, aeration and mowing.
- Develop and maintain irrigation systems.
- Develop and maintain a preventative maintenance program for landscape and farm operations.
- Provide input in the development of a landscape master plan.
- Perform landscape and preventative maintenance tasks as assigned.
- Coordinate DIN/PM/projects, supervising the work of two – four maintenance personnel.
- Act as back-up to camping superintendent.
- Meet weekly to plan and strategize for landscape, maintenance and projects.
- Work closely with the landscape foreman in all aspects of landscape.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
