The purpose of the Landscape Operations Manager position is to direct and lead the Grounds and Horticulture staff through day-to-day operations, to facilitate work orders and follow up with service requests making sure they are completed in a satisfactory manner. A well-maintained campus landscape is vital to student recruitment and retention, day-to-day operations and enjoyment of Bard College.

Essential Duties

Supervising and training the Grounds and Horticulture staff, schedule and organize work and work orders; instructing staff in the use of all required equipment
Direct campus-wide horticultural design, landscape planning, installation, and maintenance
Manage tree work, landscaping in formal and informal garden beds, greenhouses, leaf and snow removal, outdoor event preparation and set ups and plant health care
Overseeing campus landscape, lawn care and related grounds work, excavation, the maintenance of roads and sidewalks, and parking areas; the removal of trash/recycling; event setups and deliveries
Accountable to the College for all efficiency and productivity standards as established by the College; performing all specific duties in a diligent and professional manner
Assisting other trades supervisors and managers for the harmonious and expeditious completion of specific assignments
Reporting specific deficiencies and unsafe conditions in related Campus systems; and working in a safe and professional manner
Maintain plant records & purchase orders for the acquisition and the inventory of materials required for the Grounds and Horticulture Departments
Manage all aspects of the historic landscape
Hire and oversee subcontractors and coordinate with other trade managers and professionals on new construction and maintenance
Ability to work from blueprints, plans, and sketches

Supervisory Responsibilities: Managing the Grounds Crew (12 employees), Horticulture (6 employees), Trash (2 employees), and student workers.

Qualifications

Physical ability and willingness to perform related work assigned
3-5 years of professional landscape management; college degree/certificate in related field
Must be a high school graduate or equivalent, however additional education is preferred
A minimum of five years of verifiable experience as a Landscape Operations Manager or related field
Verifiable professional work experience in grounds work, pesticide application, safety practices, experience in all equipment required for grounds maintenance and snow removal
Must have a valid NY State driver’s license and complete a college-sponsored defensive driver’s course
Must maintain immunizations as required by the College

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Light and heavy equipment operation
Lawn and Landscape maintenance care
Snow removal operations and safety
Event and furniture set ups/take downs
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong organizational and communication skills

Physical Demands

Work in standard office environment
Must be able to walk the grounds to supervise crew
Must be able to occasionally lift 20 - 50 pounds and operate heavy machinery
Must be able to work occasional weekends and evenings as needed

Application Instructions

Please submit a resume, cover letter and three professional references to Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/155717.

Compensation: $75,000-$85,000

This salary range reflects the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

Benefits Overview

We are pleased to offer our full-time employees an excellent benefit package which includes; multiple health insurance options; TIAA retirement plans; generous vacation, sick, and personal time; and more. To learn more about employee benefits and eligibility at Bard College, please visit https://www.bard.edu/humanresources/benefits/.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information.

Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.

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