Operations Manager - Horticulture

Aramark • Huntsville, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Aramark is seeking an experienced and hands-on Operations Manager – Horticulture to lead and oversee all landscape and horticultural operations at Alabama A&M University, ensuring the campus maintains exceptional beauty and environmental standards. This role is responsible for supervising and developing a horticulture team, managing greenhouse operations, coordinating planting, pruning, irrigation, and pest management programs, and executing long-term landscape improvement plans.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Botany, Plant Science, or a related field
• 2–5 years of relevant experience, and strong expertise in plant science, soil health, and landscape design
• Experience with landscaping equipment and maintenance procedures
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Manage, train, and schedule groundskeeping staff
• Provide coaching, performance management, and safety oversight
• Coordinate daily operations and assign work priorities
• Oversee lawn care, tree and shrub maintenance, planting, and irrigation systems
• Maintain athletic fields, courtyards, walkways, and green spaces
• Ensure campus grounds meet high aesthetic and safety standards
• Manage snow and ice removal operations (as applicable)
• Plan and execute seasonal plantings and landscape enhancements
• Oversee leaf removal and weather-related campus preparation
• Coordinate grounds preparation for campus events, ceremonies, and tours
• Ensure grounds are presentable and accessible for all campus activities
• Oversee maintenance and usage of landscaping equipment and vehicles
• Manage inventory of tools, supplies, and materials
• Ensure proper storage and safety compliance
• Promote environmentally responsible landscaping practices
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and campus policies
• Support sustainability initiatives (e.g., water conservation, native plantings)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree