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Responsible for the overall supervision of maintenance of lawns, athletic fields, trees, landscaped areas, roads, and walkways.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Develop, implement and oversee an ongoing landscape maintenance program.Develop, implement and oversee a regular maintenance program for all landscape equipment.Schedule, assign and oversee daily and weekly tasks for grounds maintenance staff.Organize ongoing staff development training programs. Monitor changes in state and federal laws regarding the use and handling of all landscape chemicals and fertilizers.Provide quality control and oversight of all landscape projects.Identify and correct potential problems and safety concerns in relation to landscaped areas.Prepare written status reports as required on landscape projects.Assist in the preparation of annual operating budget.Provide annual written employee evaluations for all grounds maintenance staff.Provide on-the-job training for new employees.Solicit bids or price-shop for ground maintenance equipment, supplies or services.Adhere to all purchasing policies adopted by Mid-Pacific.Make recommendations to the Director on replacement or disposal of landscape equipment when appropriate.Make recommendations to the Director on policies regarding staff development, discipline or discharge.Oversee vehicle maintenance and equipment repairs.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in agriculture or six years progressive experience in landscape maintenance.Experienced in large tree trimming and maintenance.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENTMid-Pacific Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.#J-18808-Ljbffr