"Horticultural and Landscape Supervisor"

Position Information

• Posting date: 10/09/2025
• Closing date: Open Until Filled (Yes)
• Position Number: 0406100
• Position Title: Horticultural and Landscape Supervisor
• Hiring Range Minimum: $83,500
• Hiring Range Maximum: $104,400
• Union Type: Not a Union Position
• SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Employment Category: Regular Full Time
• Scheduled Months per Year: 12
• Scheduled Hours per Week: 40
• Location of Position: Hanover, NH
• Remote Work Eligibility?: Onsite only

Position Purpose

Under the direction of the Senior Director, the Horticultural and Landscape Supervisor exercises responsibility for the daily and seasonal duties for work in the Grounds Services Department relating to the campus landscape, primarily in the areas of athletic field maintenance, campus turf, shrubs, tree care and irrigation systems. The quality of service provided by the Grounds Services Department has an important impact on the entire Dartmouth community. A healthy and attractive landscape contributes to Dartmouth’s recruiting efforts and retention of students, faculty, and administrators.

An integral member of the Facilities Operations team, this individual works closely with and supports facilities managers in the Real Estate Office (REO), Dartmouth College Athletic Department (DCAD), professional schools, Residential Operations, and other College organizations.

Dartmouth’s facilities include over 6 million square feet of space in 165 buildings and 200+ acres of grounds including walks, drives, lawns, turf, athletic fields, trees, shrubs, and perennials. These facilities serve over 6,000 students and 4,000 faculty and staff in a variety of academic, research, administrative, athletic, and residential spaces.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Associates plus 5+ years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in horticultural science, forestry, or similar field.
• Five (5) years of experience in grounds maintenance and management which must include staff leadership responsibilities, budget responsibilities, and demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge of grounds maintenance operations including basic landscaping, horticulture, grounds keeping methods related to turf, shrubs, and urban forest management.
• Knowledge of and ability to supervise pesticide and herbicide applications. NH Supervisory Pesticide Licenses in shade, tree, ornamental, turf and right of way required or ability to obtain license within 1 year of hiring date.
• Knowledge of safe operation of vehicles and equipment used to maintain grounds.
• Experience in estimating, scheduling, and managing multiple tasks/projects at once required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with direct reports, college personnel and outside contractors required. Must be able to give and follow verbal and written assignments as necessary and to appropriately delegate tasks.
• Willingness to serve on call during emergencies. A significant amount of after hour time is required for snow removal operations, events, and emergency response.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with standard business-related software required.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be qualified under the terms of the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.

Key Accountabilities

Team Leadership and Performance Management (40%)

• Effectively supervise daily performance of assigned grounds services staff...
• Schedule coverage for snow removal operations...
• Collaborate with other Supervisors...

Customer Service and Relationship Management (20%)

• Engage in high level of customer service...

Grounds Service Delivery (25%)

• Advocate for a safe work environment...

Planning and Budgeting (5%)

• Ensure horticulture and landscape considerations...

Culture and Employee Belonging (10%)

• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion...

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Douglas Cosentino, Senior Director Grounds Services

Documents Needed to Apply

Required: Resume, Cover Letter