"Landscape Zone Manager"

Landscape Zone Manager

Company:
North Carolina State University

Job Location:

Category:
Grounds and Landscaping

Type:
Full-Time

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Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:

The Landscape Zone Manager (LZM) plays a critical leadership role in overseeing landscape maintenance and operations across campus. This position provides direction and supervision to a team of 15+ staff members, ensuring the campus grounds, turf, and horticultural elements are maintained to the highest standards. The LZM will ensure the campus remains accessible and safe during all weather conditions, while also fostering staff development through training and performance management. The role collaborates with university leadership on sustainability initiatives, manages inclement weather responses, and contributes to innovative landscape practices and technologies. This is a dynamic role offering opportunities for professional growth in an environment that values sustainability and excellence. Join us in shaping and maintaining a beautiful, safe, and sustainable campus.

Key responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate landscape, turf, and horticultural maintenance programs to ensure campus aesthetics and functionality
• Ensure campus accessibility and safety by managing operations during all weather conditions, including debris removal and walkway clearing, while providing timely updates to campus partners
• Supervise staff performance, conduct performance appraisals, manage disciplinary actions, and support employee development initiatives
• Collaborate with the Landscape Field Lead and implement cutting-edge technologies and best practices in landscape maintenance to align goals with campus needs and sustainability initiatives
• Manage equipment, resources, and materials, providing input on purchases to support complex work assignments
• Pursue continuing education and serve as a technical resource, sharing new knowledge and best practices with staff
• Develop plans for sustainability in landscape maintenance, including reducing chemical usage in favor of environmentally friendly alternatives
• Prepare cost estimates, manage work orders, and coordinate with the Planning team for requisitions and project execution
• Organize and plan landscape and grounds maintenance for campus events, ensuring proper equipment and labor resources are available
• Engage in financial planning by preparing budgets, managing labor costs, and making informed financial decisions on landscape maintenance needs
• Foster a collaborative, safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with safety standards, OSHA, EPA regulations, and university guidelines, while maintaining and enforcing safety protocols through regular inspections of work areas and equipment
• Drive continuous improvement through the establishment of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to meet customer and departmental goals
• Maintain and enforce safety and hazardous materials protocols, conducting regular inspections of work areas and equipment
• Lift and transport materials weighing up to 60 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations and perform a wide range of physically demanding tasks in varied outdoor environments, ensuring safe handling practices and maintaining productivity in varying weather and terrain conditions.

Other Work/Responsibilities:

• Serve as essential personnel; may be required to report during adverse weather or emergency conditions, including assisting with snow and ice removal under supervisor direction
• Support hiring processes by conducting interviews, providing salary recommendations, and monitoring staffing levels to meet operational needs
• Participate in special projects as assigned by leadership, including landscape design and planning
• Conduct studies and cost analyses for funded and/or new construction landscaping projects
• Prepare reports and documentation to support administrative and operational requirements
• Perform additional duties as assigned to meet departmental and university needs

Minimum Experience/Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalency and four years of experience in the area of assignment, of which two years are supervisory; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require Certification or Eligibility For Certification

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and the general public, and to understand verbal and written instructions related to work assignments and other job-related matters
• Experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, and turf care

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in grounds maintenance and turf management, supervisory roles, budget preparation, research, communication through various media, and delivering presentations

Required License or Certification:

• Valid Driver's License Required
• North Carolina Driver's License required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained

AA/EEO Statement:

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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