Landscaping Supervisor

Do you have a desire to work for an organization driven by empowerment and full inclusion? Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is one of the largest employers in the region; with the mission to empower those with disadvantages and disabilities to improve their quality of life. We employ over 600 associates just in our retail stores alone. GESMV also offers over 40 programs and services to the community ranging from job readiness programs to assistive technology services. We offer part-time and full-time positions, with a variety of schedules and hours available. We are always looking for driven, enthusiastic people to join our team.

Summary 

Responsible for overseeing and coordinating the efforts of the landscaping team to ensure high-quality maintenance and landscaping services.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Supervise and Lead Team:

1. Direct and oversee the daily activities of the landscaping team.
2. Provide training and guidance to team members.
3. Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies.

Project Planning and Execution:

1. Plan and schedule landscaping projects, including mowing, edging, pruning, mulching, and trimming.
2. Allocate resources and assign tasks to team members.
3. Monitor project progress and adjust as needed.

Equipment Operation and Maintenance:

1. Operate and oversee the use of vehicles and powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, snow blowers, chainsaws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
2. Ensure regular maintenance and minor repairs of equipment.

Quality Control:

1. Inspect completed work to ensure it meets quality standards.
2. Address any issues or deficiencies promptly.

Client Relations:

1. Communicate with clients to understand their landscaping needs and preferences.
2. Ensure client satisfaction by delivering high-quality services.

Administrative Duties:

1. Maintain records of work performed, materials used, and hours worked.
2. Prepare reports and documentation as required.

Safety and Compliance:

1. Enforce compliance with all Agency policies, procedures, and safety standards.
2. Ensure adherence to CARF, HIPAA, Department of Labor, and other regulatory standards.

Other Duties:

1. Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Director, Field Operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise a team of landscaping associates.

Education Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred but not required.

Experience Requirements: 

• Previous landscape/lawn care experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications: 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards related to landscaping operations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety riles, operating and maintenance instructions, and other procedural manuals.
• Ability to handle operational challenges calmy and effectively.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driver record.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.

Physical Demands: 

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and communicate.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include the ability to observe details at any range and distinguish various colors.

Work Environment

• Works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock
• Noise level is usually moderate.

The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and/or apply for the position, absent undue hardship.This job description is not to be interpreted as an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform additional job- related tasks as assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including, but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations.