Horticulture & Landscape Maintenance Supervisor
Core
Lead daily operations of grounds staff and maintain the university's arboretum and campus landscapes, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with university standards.
Role type
Senior IC horticulture & landscape maintenance supervisor
Builds
Campus grounds, arboretum landscapes, and outdoor spaces
Domain
Higher education facilities + urban horticulture
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
plant identification and care, urban soil conditions, turf care, remediation techniques, sustainable landscaping, stormwater/green infrastructure, integrated pest management, landscape equipment operation, irrigation systems management, snow/ice removal, crew supervision, safety protocol enforcement
Preferred skills
GIS mapping, digital tree inventory systems, OSHA 10 safety certification, OPSI Hoisting Engineer certification, Certified Grounds Manager (CGM), ISA Tree Risk Assessment/Arborist, Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist
Responsibilities
Coordinate daily assignments for 8–12 grounds staff; assess work quality and provide training; manage snow removal and weather-related emergency crews; oversee irrigation systems and water conservation; plan seasonal plantings and displays; maintain signature campus features like the Koi Pond and Veterans Memorial Gardens; collaborate on special events and arboretum educational programs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory leadership