Lead Landscape and Grounds Specialist

University of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Come join the staff at OU Health Campus and become a part of Oklahoma's premier research university which leads the state in education and career opportunities. OU Health Campus is one of only four comprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges. We are currently building world-class institutes for the treatment of diabetes and cancer. This position oversees and participates in the daily operations of landscape functions. Assign specific tasks to subordinates. Exhibits a high degree of skill in horticultural activities. Exercises some discretion, ingenuity, and independent judgment.

Requirements

12 months landscape and grounds experience
Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date
Basic math skills
Ability to accurately read and understand written materials and instructions
Uses tools or equipment in a manner requiring competence
Communicates as required to exchange information and give simple instructions
Performs simple record-keeping operations
Ability to lead and train other employees

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

Plans daily and weekly schedules for routine landscape maintenance
Assign specific tasks to landscape and grounds personnel
Oversees and participates in grounds maintenance tasks such as planting, cultivating, fertilizing, mulching, trimming, weeding, irrigating, and pruning
Uses portable sprayer to apply herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides
Oversees and participates in the edging of turf around flower, shrub, and ground cover beds and along sidewalks
Ensures safety of all personnel and proper operation and security of landscape and gardening equipment
Orders and maintains materials and supplies related to the maintenance and repair of University grounds.
Leads and trains other Landscape and Grounds employees
Performs related duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position
Some overtime, including nights, weekends, holidays, and snow/ice removal