This position is located in Washington, DC, at the Kennedy Center
Working Hours are 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
This position requires a valid driver's license, and driving records check
Pre-employment complete criminal history background checks must obtain and maintain a government security clearance as required per the contract, and drug testing is required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a working supervisor position that coordinates, supervises, and trains all landscaping/grounds team members at the contracted site location.
Provide routine care of lawns, shrubbery, trees, walks, parking areas, and fence lines
Prepares schedules for cutting, fertilizing, liming, seeding, and applying herbicides, pruning, etc
Observe and report any signs of abnormal development in lawns, shrubs, trees, etc., and recommend improvements as needed
Ensure crew and staff timesheet accuracy and timeliness. Review and initial or sign timesheets, ensure proper use of leave. Authorize overtime with the approval of the landscaping department project manager
Ensure completion and compliance with all other administrative paperwork and procedures, as required, to include security measures. Perform duties in conformance with any safety rules, regulations, or procedures given in writing or orally
Act as the first contact in case of an emergency, accident, incident, or worker problem at the contract site. Provide initial investigation and report to Operations. Ensure accuracy and timeliness of contact sheets, incident reports, accident reports, workers' compensation forms, and any other required reports or records
Maintains daily records of security, proper use of supplies, equipment, and vehicles as part of the regularly scheduled inspection process
Attend meetings, inservice, and conferences as required to keep abreast of the landscape industry and to enhance management skills
Other duties as assigned
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
The Site Supervisor will supervise the entire landscaping/ground team at the contracted site location
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The Landscape Project Manager supervises the incumbent.
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
The incumbent must stand/walk 95% of the work time and sit 5% to inspect grounds properly, check equipment, and complete paperwork and grounds tasks, such as pruning, spraying, and riding mowers.
They must be able to lift/carry 60 pounds and push/pull 100 pounds, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach and handle, all requirements necessary for loading and unloading materials and equipment, and planting, cutting trees, and pruning.
They must be alert to safety hazards and have a method of communicating, so those around can respond and understand
Must possess good vision and hearing, as this is necessary to drive equipment, inspect grounds work and perform grounds tasks
Mainly work outside
Working conditions are subject to extreme temperature and weather conditions.
Work conditions may be inconvenienced by dust, dirt, fumes, or flying objects (grass).
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent
Three (3) years landscaping supervisory experience
Eight (8) years of progressive experience in grounds work, horticultural skills, and relevant equipment knowledge are required.
A Certified Pesticide Applicator is required.
Must be able to pass security clearance
Must be able to work assigned contract hours. Overtime may be required.
Clean driving record and valid license required.
Prior experience with adults with differing abilities is desirable.
Qualifications
Experience
3 years: Supervisory (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)