Supervisor-Landscape

Job Description
$20.70/hr
The Supervisor Grounds Landscape is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the landscaping and plant bed maintenance of all grounds on the industrial, airport, commercial, or public property such as buildings, camp and picnic grounds, airfields, parks, playgrounds, greenhouses, and athletic fields. Ensure day-to-day production schedules and operations of the state site grounds maintenance contract are met. Assist in managing cost center purchasing and budget by ensuring minimum waste of equipment, products, and materials assigned to the crew.
Operations Supervision 50%

• Responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of the state site grounds maintenance contract and implementing programmatic and administrative policies and procedures in order to attain company goals and objectives.
• Supervise work designated by the Project Manager; to include but not limited to: The day-to-day performance of their assigned crew and have overall responsibility for the work being performed.
• Review and implement safety procedures to meet state and company standards; monitor activities where accidents may occur, halting any operation or activity that constitutes an imminent hazard to personnel or equipment, and assist in the activities of the safety committee by providing technical and administrative support.
• Foster an atmosphere that promotes Human Rights for all clients and ensures training, incident reporting, appropriate counseling documentation, and awareness of responsibilities of all personnel regarding Human Rights matters.
• Responsible for working with a positive team spirit and producing quality work.
• Responsible for appropriate conduct and demeanor as dictated by Didlake Policy.
• Provide technical and procedural guidance to a grounds labor crew of up to 10 laborers performing one or more of the following tasks:
• Cut grass, using farm tractors, batwing mowing deck, riding mowing w/ 60/72" mowing decks, or walk-behind type (less than 2000 lbs.).
• Schedule and inspect assigned work.
• Evaluate turf grass for disease, drought effects, and invasive vegetation institute; recommend remedies.
• Trim edges around walks, plant beds, and other areas designated within the contract statement of Work, using hedge trimmers, clippers, and edging tools.
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools.
• Plant grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs. Cultivate planting beds.
• Water lawn and shrubs during dry periods using a hose or activating sprinkler system.
• Picks up and burns or carts away leaves, paper, or other litter.
• Removes snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots, using shovel and snowblower.
• Spreads salt on walkways and other areas.
• Repairs and paints fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings.
• Assists in repairs of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment.
• May clean comfort stations, office, and workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, blowing, washing, mopping, and polishing.

Administrative 40%

• Liaison with the Assistant Project Manager, Project Manager, Senior Operations Manager, Director of Operations, and MAA Contract Administrator to ensure all services are within contract specifications.
• Directs grounds labors; provides quality assurance (in conjunction with the Quality Control Team) and ensures rework services are completed when required.
• Perform on-the-job safety and hazard training, as well as training in task procedures and requirements.
• Monitor customer concerns and service schedules.
• Assume the duties and responsibilities of the Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager in their absence.
• Assist Team Leaders as assigned by the Project Manager.
• Effective and cooperative interaction with management, supervisory staff, co-workers, and disabled program participants.
• Read and interpret a myriad of documents; including but not limited to site maps, equipment operating maintenance manuals, state government contracts, grounds SOPs/specifications, and schedules.
• Must demonstrate the capacity to learn and operate proficiently the MAXIMO Reporting System.

Liaison with Project Manager and State Government Staff 10%

• Being on call 24 hours a day to assist the Project Manager with the contractual specifications.
• Serves as a primary liaison between the corporate office and its clients and staff.
• Serves as a team builder, who is responsible for establishing and maintaining a positive and constructive team spirit among all Didlake/site staff members.
• Act as the Assistant Project Manager, with full duties and responsibilities, in the absence of the Assistant Project Manager.
• Assures appropriate conduct and decorum as dictated by Didlake policy and procedure.
• Completes required paperwork and/or documentation.
• Completes and maintains all Didlake required training.
• Project a positive and professional image to the public, co-workers, and Didlake clients.
• As assigned, drive a company vehicle to transport equipment, material, and personnel to assigned workstations.

Didlake, Inc. is a non-profit rehabilitation services organization. At Didlake, creating opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities is our mission. Since 1965, Didlake has served thousands of people with significant disabilities by providing training, job placement, employment opportunities and day support services. We provide rewarding and purposeful work.
Requirements
Education:

• High School Diploma/GED and two years experience in the landscaping business; formal secondary or vocational education in a grounds maintenance/landscape course instruction.

Skills and Abilities:

• Possess the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate credentials/background check as required by contract.
• One (1) year experience as a Lead Worker for a commercial landscape or federal government grounds maintenance contractor, and one (1) year experience as a Supervisor of a five-man landscape plant bed maintenance crew.
• Valid, insurable driver's license required and must be able to pass the DOT health physical.
• Must be in possession of a valid Maryland State Herbicide/Pesticide License or obtain this license not later than six (6) months after acceptance of this position.
• Must be able to provide instruction in the proper use and operators' maintenance of routine grounds maintenance equipment and hand tools.
• Must possess strong communication skills including the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; to write routine reports and correspondence, and to present information to groups of employees.
• Ability to interact, train, and resolve the personnel issues of grounds maintenance staff, including those with disabilities.
• Must also project a positive and professional image to the public, co-workers, and Didlake clients.