"Mountain Landscape Projects Supervisor"

Mountain Landscape Projects Supervisor

Company:
Liberty University

Job Location:
Lynchburg, 24502

Category:
Grounds and Landscaping

Type:
Full-Time

Job Number: R0008717

The Mountain Landscape Projects Supervisor is responsible for all the cultivation and care of the landscaping and grounds of Liberty University. Under general direction the Landscape Supervisor organizes, monitors, and supervises the landscape maintenance crews. Any other duties as assigned. Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. As essential personnel: you are expected to be available in the event of school closings, delays, shutdowns, and any emergencies including clean up required because of severe weather incidents. Performs snow removal activities as assigned. Such as shoveling, salting, etc. Facilities Management Division employees are essential to the overall success of Liberty University and its day-to-day functions, especially during ongoing campus events such as Winter Fest, Orientation, Convocation, Commencement, CFAW, and summer camps amongst other planned and unplanned events throughout the year. Must be available to work scheduled and unscheduled hours as emergency needs arise.
2. Reports to work at the required time and performs duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager or Sr. VP of Facilities Management.
3. Responsible for wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing the job duties and responsibilities of an Landscape Projects Supervisor and while operating related equipment including but not limited to; protective eye wear, ear protection, hard hat, gloves, steel-toed shoe, respirators/ masks, reflective safety vests, and sunscreen.
4. Responsible for wearing a harness with a lanyard and other PPE if operating aerial lifts to perform & complete assigned jobs.
5. Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for landscape maintenance operations.
6. Establish schedules and methods for landscaping maintenance services and upkeep of the grounds throughout the year; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
7. Participate in the development of goals and objectives.
8. Participate in the selection of maintenance staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with Employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
9. Participate in the preparation and administration of the division budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
10. Monitor and control supplies and equipment; order supplies and tools as necessary; prepare documents for equipment procurement.
11. Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend a corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
12. Perform the most technical and complex tasks of the work unit.
13. Maintain Records concerning operations and programs; prepare reports on operations and activities.
14. Coordinate with contractors in providing contract services; solicit and collect bids for new equipment and contracted maintenance work.
15. Performs snow removal activities as assigned, such as shoveling, salting, etc.
16. Responsible for proper and safe use and maintenance of all equipment, tools, and chemicals related to the Landscaping/ Grounds team.
17. Reviews short- and long-term work plans for grounds projects on a regular basis and develops work plans for grounds maintenance.
18. Track and record all job expenses, including but not exclusively materials and hours worked.
19. Perform related duties as required.
20. All other duties as assigned.
21. Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks.
22. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position is responsible for 3-15 staff. Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and leadership of crews.

Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies

3-5 years of professional grounds keeping experience and high school diploma or GED is required. Must have or be able to obtain a chemical spray certification. Commercial driver's license and pressure washing, lawn care, landscape and/or hardscape experience is preferred. Must have basic knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions. Ability to work on weekends, holidays, and flexible daily/evening hours.

Effective communication both verbally and in writing. Ability to intuitively reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature. Strong organizational and computer skills. Regularly required to lift 50 pounds. Must have proof of a valid Virginia driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required as periodic driving of university vehicles may be required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position.

Target Hire Date
2025-09-29

Time Type
Full time

Location
Lynchburg - In Office

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*The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.*