St. Petersburg College

Landscaper Supervisor [ID: 647]

Position Summary:

This class is the third of three levels in the Landscaping series. Incumbents supervise and participate in grounds maintenance activities. Responsibilities may include planning and installing landscaping and irrigation systems; maintaining contracts with vendors; ordering equipment and materials; inspecting campus grounds; planning and implementing landscape improvements; monitoring a budget; preparing records of activities; and performing the duties of the lower levels.

Compensation: $17.36 - $21.71

Requirements:

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).

Experience:

Five years experience in landscape maintenance.

* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Knowledge:

Supervisory principles;
Grounds maintenance principles and practices;
Applicable equipment, materials, and tools used in grounds maintenance activities;
Applicable chemicals, pesticides, and/or herbicides;
Negotiation principles;
Preventative maintenance principles;
Recordkeeping principles;
Inventory principles;
Safe work practices;
Budget principles;
Computers and related software applications.

Skills:

Prioritizing and assigning work;
Monitoring and evaluating employees;
Supervising, monitoring, inspecting, and participating in landscaping and grounds activities;
Negotiating contracts;
Monitoring and maintaining inventory;
Operating and maintaining applicable grounds maintenance equipment and tools;
Applying applicable chemicals, pesticides, and/or herbicides;
Performing routine maintenance and repairs;
Performing manual labor;
Monitoring a budget;
Using a computer and related software applications;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Physical:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises, and travel.

License:

Valid Florida Driver's License
State Pesticide License

Responsibilities:

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.		Potential Frequency
1.	Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment.	Daily 25%
2.	Supervises and coordinates grounds maintenance operations, which includes planning and installing landscaping and irrigation systems; negotiating contracts with vendors; inspecting campus grounds for project completion and safety hazards; planning and implementing landscape improvements; and performing related duties.	Daily 10%
3.	Performs grounds maintenance activities, which includes: mowing; edging lawns; watering and weeding lawns and gardens; trimming and pruning shrubs, hedges, and trees; performing weed abatement activities; applying mulches; applying herbicides and pesticides; and/or installing landscaping materials.	Daily 15%
4.	Operates and maintains a variety of grounds maintenance equipment, and machines, which includes: lawn mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers, weed eaters, chainsaws, and other related hand and power tools. Performs routine maintenance and/or minor maintenance on grounds keeping equipment and irrigation systems.	Daily 15%
5.	Monitors and maintains applicable equipment, supplies, and related inventory; prepares specifications for equipment; requisitions for equipment, supplies, and projects; and, processes invoices for payment.	Weekly 15%
6.	Monitors a department budget and approves expenses.	Weekly 10%
7.	Maintains a variety of records related to equipment operation and maintenance, service requests, and/or other grounds maintenance activities.	Daily 10%
8.	Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.	As Required

Equal Access/Equal Opportunity

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.