Landscape Services Supervisor

include supervising work crews, maintaining lawn and grounds equipment, ordering tools and plant materials, and performing physically demanding tasks such as lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds. The position also collaborates with supervisors and departmental personnel on budgeting, planning, and implementation of landscape maintenance and improvement projects, while performing other related duties as assigned.PurposeProvide leadership and hands-on oversight for the care, maintenance, and enhancement of landscaped grounds and plant materials at The University of Texas at Austin. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising grounds maintenance operations, including mowing, edging, planting, irrigation repair, fertilization, pruning, and overall landscape upkeep. The role ensures campus grounds are maintained in a safe, attractive, and functional condition while effectively managing staff assignments, equipment, materials, and available resources to support long-range landscaping goals and departmental objectives.ResponsibilitiesAssures University landscape is maintained to established standards, including turf, shrub, irrigation systems, and hardscape.Directs several landscaping crews in the performance of landscaping tasks. Includes detailed recordkeeping, performance evaluations, timekeeping, and disciplinary actions.Monitors UT Works workbench for Landscape Services and completes appropriate work orders. Enters daily labor records into UT Works database.Purchases supplies and materials to support project installation and university landscape functions in accordance with university policies and procedures.Readily accepts and follows written and oral instructions, maintains work schedule for the crew, completes routine paperwork, completes semi and annual performance evaluations, maintains employee daily sign in sheets for the crew, completes and approves weekly electronic time reports, maintains vehicle mileage logs, and verify daily labor in UT Works.Supports campus events which occur on the West side of campus. These events include Commencement, football home games, and many other sporting events which may be one time events. Support for these events may include attending meetings, working overtime, coordinating labor to support the events, or other support as needed.Wears appropriate personal protective equipment for the task, assures the crew members wear appropriate PPE, follows safety rules, and maintains safe working conditions.Other related duties will be assigned, including working with other departments within the Campus Operations portfolio, and occasional overtime required, all to support organizational goals and objectives.