Full-Time Horticulture Supervisor
Do you have an affinity for native plants, tree maintenance, rustic decor vibes on a former farm?
What about an eye for detail and an outstanding work ethic? Plus, a positive attitude with a great sense of humor??
Then the Horticulture Supervisor job opening with the Streamwood Park District team might be for you!!
Please refer to the job description below for all details and requirements.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction and supervision of the Superintendent of Parks & Planning, the Horticulture Supervisor is responsible for supervising and leading full-time, part-time and seasonal staff, and performing a variety of park maintenance, turf maintenance, horticulture, forestry, custodial and recreation support activities. This is a hands-on position with a majority of time to be spent working in the field. The Horticulture Supervisor is on-call as needed, with overtime, nights and weekends required as needed. This is an at-will position.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Employee is responsible for supervising part-time and seasonal staff by communicating job expectations, job training, coaching duties and responsibilities, performance evaluation, recognition and discipline.
- Employee must organize, prioritize and direct multiple projects, labor and equipment needs.
- Employee must document labor hours and materials used on work orders to specific job requirements.
- Employee must demonstrate, lead and support the Park District’s mission statement, vision and core values.
- Employee must establish, support and maintain collaborative efforts with internal and external customers and organizations.
- Employee must assist in managing overall work plan of park maintenance.
- Employee must apply herbicides, fungicides and pesticides to destroy undesirable growth and pests.
- Employee must perform ornamental horticulture maintenance which includes, but is not limited to, planting trees, watering, fertilization and other horticultural duties as needed.
- Employee is responsible for the design, planting and maintenance of flowerbeds, shrubs and plantings.
- Employee must clean and maintain any and all park pavilions, restrooms and other assigned buildings.
- Employee must maintain grounds through litter pickup, recycling and other activities.
- Employee is responsible for, but not limited to, managing the safety and cleanliness of property and equipment by identifying, repairing and inspecting park facilities, equipment and property for wear, damage, vandalism, etc.
- Employee must operate snow removal equipment on District roads, parking lots and common sidewalks. Snow removal schedules vary, but often include required early morning, late night, and weekend shift.
- Employee is responsible for the operation and preventative maintenance of Park District vehicles, tractors, grounds equipment and implements and ensuring it is performed and reported. The maintenance may include, but is not limited to washing, checking fluids and any other maintenance as needed. Employee is responsible for inventories and keeping updates for the plant material in all parks as to location, type, size and health.
- Employee must develop a landscape budget and review and approve landscape invoices.
- Employee must select all planting material and sources.
- Employee must maintain a pro-active approach to safety and risk management and perform all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the Streamwood Park District’s safety program and manual.
- Employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.
- Employee must perform all other duties as assigned.
Secondary Duties & Responsibilities
- Employee is responsible for supervising full-time, part-time and seasonal employees for other duties including, but not limited to recreation programs and special events as needed.
- Employee must be able to attend workshops and seminars pertaining to employee’s position, as needed, for new ideas, developments and techniques.
- Employee must maintain the trails which includes, but is not limited to debris removal, grading and renovation.
- Employee must arrange facilities for recreation programs and special events as needed.
- Employee may be required to work special events on nights and on weekends.
Cognitive Considerations
- Employee must be able to follow directions and communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
- Employee must have the ability to read and understand materials, such as complex service manuals, wiring diagrams and maintenance and operating manuals printed in English.
- Employee must be able to make decisions objectively based on customer service and fiscal constraint.
- Employee is responsible for keeping organized records and reports.
Psychological Considerations
- Employee must be able to work independently in day-to-day operations with general direction of the Superintendent of Parks and Planning.
- Employee must have the ability to delegate work, where appropriate, in order to accomplish work most effectively.
- Employee must demonstrate leadership qualities to perform required work.
- Employee must be able to work in a team atmosphere, while promoting the Park District’s mission statement, vision and core values.
- Employee must have the ability to maintain self-control and composure in difficult situations.
- Employee must have the ability to recognize priorities and meet deadlines.
- Employee must have the ability to receive constructive criticism and/or supervision.
- Employee must have the ability to be flexible and adaptable to new situations.
- Employee must possess enthusiasm and drive with a desire to accomplish goals and objectives.
Environmental & Physical Demands
- Employee may be required to work both inside and outside during various environmental conditions, such as, but not limited to rain and mud, extremely hot and cold temperatures, exposure to dust, fumes, dirt, and noise, insect bites, and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
- Employee must operate and handle assigned equipment which may include, but is not limited to tractors, heavy equipment, trucks and automotive equipment.
- Employee must have the physical agility to maintain mobility from site to site and be able to perform moderate manual tasks (a thorough pre-employment physical examination will be required after conditional job offer.)
- Employee may perform duties which include, but are not limited to prolonged lifting, standing, stooping, bending, twisting, and climbing for extended periods of time.
Qualifications/Education
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Preference given to candidates with an Associate Degree in Turf Management, Horticulture, Urban Forestry or a related field.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License.
- Must possess a valid State of Illinois Pesticide Applicator, preferred, or Operator License or must have the ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hiring. The District will pay for training and testing costs.
- Must be CPR and AED certified within six (6) months of hiring. The District will pay for training and testing costs.
Benefits
Please see applicable benefits at: Benefits
Please see applicable benefits at: Benefits
Please note as an FT2 classified employee, the Park District only offers HMO coverage. The Park District paid portion of Medical, Dental and Vision premium will be the same amount as employee only coverage, no matter the number of dependents covered.
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Streamwood Park District is an equal opportunity employer.