Landscape Services Supervisor Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/durhamnc/jobs/newprint/4827184) Apply Landscape Services Supervisor Salary $62,608.00 - $97,032.00 AnnuallyLocation Durham, NCJob TypeFull time with benefitsJob Number25-05291DepartmentGeneral ServicesOpening Date02/11/2025Closing DateContinuous
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Position DescriptionWork. Serve. Thrive. With the City of DurhamAdvance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.The General Services Department's (http://durhamnc.gov/733/General-Services) innovative, highly qualified, service-oriented individuals support the City we love. Building and maintaining city facilities and public spaces is what we do. Promoting our enviable quality of life and serving as a foundation of a healthy economy is why we do it. If you're interested in applying your unique skills to meaningful work while growing in your career, our team is for you!Work Hours/Days: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / Monday - FridayPosition devoted to maintaining and enhancing lawn areas along roadways and on City property through the performance and supervision of staff performing semi-skilled and skilled labor and technical work. Employee will serve as a third-level field supervisor over paraprofessional and technical staff, which includes overseeing multiple crews and functions. Incumbents are responsible for ensuring adequate staffing levels; managing maintenance projects; preparing procurement documents such as contract specifications; inspecting grounds and landscape assets; monitoring safety training; estimating labor and material costs; and reviewing and approving expenditures and purchasing transactions; directing and supervising an assigned function within a landscape maintenance unit; resolving escalated customer complaints; reviewing and analyzing field operating performance and implementing improvements; and assisting with the formulation of the budget and monitoring of expenditures. Employee will serve as a third-level field supervisor over other supervisors (Crew Chiefs 1 and 2) and paraprofessional and support staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures. Duties/Responsibilities
Supervises and coordinates project or department operations of multiple crews and functions, to include planning and assigning work, review and assessment of landscape, drainage or light construction plans (pavers, retaining walls, etc.), evaluating and prioritizing service requests and work orders; ensures adequate staffing levels; monitors safety and operational training, and convenes and facilitates meetings.
Inspects facilities, grounds, equipment, vehicles, devices, pesticide storage, and job sites in the assigned area; reviews and analyzes field performance, pesticide application logs; identifies maintenance needs; implements improvements; and ensures compliance with applicable safety and operational standards, requirements, specifications, policies, and procedures.
Performs procurement and assists with formulating budgets in the assigned area of operation; may estimate labor and material costs; prepares contract specifications; monitors, reviews, and approves expenditures and purchases; and researches product information and orders materials.
Prepares, maintains, reviews, and/or approves technical, historical, and/or general reports, records, plans, and other documents; reviews permits, work orders, and service requests; maintains databases; researches and compiles information; and develops and makes recommendations.
Coordinates with residents, contractors, vendors, City departments, and external agencies, to provide customer service and technical assistance; resolves escalated customer complaints; conducts surveys; assists with special projects; reports and investigates accidents; transports employees to laboratories or emergency facilities; and responds to service and other internal requests.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Associate’s "or" equivalent.
Four (4) years of in the field of landscaping or applied horticulture.
Experience as a lead worker or supervisor in the field of landscaping or applied horticulture.
Position critical to emergency operations and will report to work in spite of or because of an emergency or disaster event.
Additional Preferred Skills
A valid North Carolina Pesticide Applicators License
A valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
Computer skills.
Familiarity with Mapping and Planning software (ArcGis, Bluebeam, CAD).
Familiarity with asset management software (TreeKeeper, Facility Dude, City Works)
MUTCD Roadside Environmental Safety Certification
Benefits – General Full-Time Employees
12-13 paid holidays per year
13 standard work days of vacation per year
13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
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Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.
Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
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How many years of experience do you have in the field of landscaping or applied horticulture?
No related experience
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1 year but less than 4 years
4 years but less than 6 years
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How many years of experience do you have as a lead worker or supervisor in the field of landscaping or applied horticulture?
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1 year but less than 4 years
4 years but less than 8 years
8 years but less than 12 years
12 years but less than 16 years
16 years but less than 20
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This position is critical to emergency operations and will report to work in spite of or because of an emergency or disaster event. Do you understand this statement?
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