Landscaper-Horticulture Program Manager

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

The Landscaper – Horticulture Program Manager assists with maintaining the outdoor campus by developing and implementing the university’s comprehensive horticulture program for turfgrass, shrubs, trees, feature gardens, and seasonal color flower beds. The Landscaper – Horticulture Program Manager is responsible for performing landscaping tasks such as fertilizing, herbicide application, pesticide application, chemical inventory/procurement, mosquito and pest management. From time to time, standard landscaping tasks such as mowing, weed eating, and blowing, may be required.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Head Supervisor and the Director of Landscaping in organizing and planning projects, routine maintenance, and irrigation schedules to align with the horticulture program
• Develop, implement, and continually refine the campus-wide horticulture program for turfgrass, shrubs, trees, feature gardens, and seasonal color flower beds
• Maintain a detailed chemical inventory, application records, and regulatory compliance documentation
• Manage product procurement through competitive vendor bidding and cost analysis
• Monitor and maintain three, irrigation pump-station fertigation systems
• Understand and evaluate active ingredients and identify cost-effective generic alternatives when appropriate
• Assist the Director of Landscaping with budget planning for chemical and equipment procurement and long-range planning for campus landscape development
• Coordinate and maintain records of soil and irrigation water testing twice annually
• Monitor campus conditions for plant health issues, pests, and environmental concerns
• Coordinate mosquito, cricket, beaver, snake, and fungal control measures across the main campus
• Monitor wildlife impacts to landscape areas and coordinate with pest control contractors as needed
• Assist with general grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, debris removal, snow/ice removal, and trash pickup as needed
• Rye grass overseeding coordination and implementation
• Perform daily chores and checks
• Perform others duties as assigned.