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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $49,753.00 - $77,188.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Employer-sponsored retirement plan
Paid holidays
sick leave
Vacation leave
Job Description
The City of Birmingham, known for its vibrant community and commitment to public service, is actively seeking a dedicated Horticulture Maintenance Supervisor to join its team. Birmingham is a dynamic urban center that values the preservation and enhancement of its green spaces, parks, and public gardens. The city's Department of Parks and Recreation plays a crucial role in maintaining the natural beauty and ecological health of these spaces, fostering a welcoming and sustainable environment for residents and visitors alike. As a municipal employer, the City of Birmingham offers a stable work environment with a strong emphasis on community involvement, employee... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- valid driver's license
- ornamental and turf pest control commercial applicator permit (OTPC) or ornamental and turf pest control supervisor license (OTPS)
- experience in leading employee groups
- experience in horticulture maintenance practices
- ability to obtain a Class B CDL within 90 days of employment
Job Qualifications
- Driver's license
- Ornamental and turf pest control commercial applicator permit (OTPC) or ornamental and turf pest control supervisor license (OTPS)
- Experience in leading employee groups (i.e., giving direction, providing guidance)
- Experience in horticulture maintenance practices (i.e., pruning, weeding, fertilizing, identifying plants, identifying horticulture diseases, use of small landscaping equipment)
- Ability to obtain a Class B CDL within 90 days of employment
Job Duties
- Manages team productivity by identifying and assigning jobs, observing crews, assisting in horticultural tasks, and inspecting work areas to ensure that jobs are completed correctly and in a timely manner
- procures and/or manages inventory (e.g., supplies and equipment) to ensure the products and services are available to meet the operational needs of each department
- provides service to internal and/or external customers
- responds to workplace accidents and incidents by communicating with emergency services, completing accident/incident reports, filing copies of reports, ensuring involved employees are drug tested, and notifying the Horticulture Operations Manager in order to follow departmental protocols regarding workplace accidents and incidents
- supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training
- utilizes databases to assist with data storage, organization, analysis and reporting
- engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines
- assigns and distributes work to staff based upon departmental/division needs, deadlines and qualifications of personnel
- assists crews in horticultural tasks (e.g., mix soil, water plants, prune plants, propagate plants) to increase efficiency of daily operations
- identifies potential jobs by checking event calendars and assessing the state of frequently serviced areas to stay ahead of service requests
- inspects work areas by visiting job sites to ensure crews have all needed materials (e.g., oil, bags, soil, seeds, plants, equipment) and that the specifications of the service request are being fulfilled
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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