Full-Time
Landscape Operations Supervisor
Updated on 9/12/2026
Pennsylvania State University
Land-grant university in University Park, PA
Compensation Overview
$59.6k - $95k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
University Park, State College, PA, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
Category
 Grounds & Landscaping (1) |
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Required Skills
Inventory Management
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Requirements
- Experience supervising landscape, grounds, facilities, public works, or related operations.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams and building positive workplace culture.
- Knowledge of landscape maintenance, horticulture, arboriculture, turfgrass management, and grounds operations.
- Experience managing budgets, equipment, inventory, and operational resources.
- Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and lead operations in a dynamic environment.
- Valid driver's license and ability to obtain required operational certifications.
- Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, if filled as Landscape Operations Supervisor - Senior Supervisor.
- Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, if filled as Landscape Operations Supervisor - Supervisor.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, train, and develop landscape operations staff with an emphasis on employee engagement, professional growth, and team morale.
- Supervise and coordinate the work of a large landscape workforce across multiple shifts and operational areas.
- Prioritize, schedule, assign, and monitor work crews, equipment, and resources to ensure efficient completion of work.
- Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching and feedback, and support employee development initiatives.
- Participate in recruitment, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and succession planning efforts.
- Oversee the maintenance and enhancement of campus landscapes, including turf, trees, shrubs, flower displays, hardscape features, signs, fences, and other outdoor assets.
- Monitor campus grounds conditions and implement strategies to improve appearance, functionality, and sustainability.
- Plan and coordinate landscape installation, renovation, restoration, and beautification projects.
- Direct snow and ice removal operations to ensure safe access across campus walkways, entrances, ramps, and designated parking areas.
- Provide technical expertise in turf management, horticulture, arboriculture, agronomy, and landscape best practices.
- Build and maintain relationships with campus partners, facility representatives, project teams, and external customers.
- Respond to customer requests, concerns, and service needs while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Participate in stakeholder meetings and communicate project status, service plans, and operational priorities.
- Promote landscape services and identify opportunities to support additional campus and organizational needs.
- Plan, estimate, coordinate, and oversee landscape maintenance and construction projects.
- Develop scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules, and resource plans.
- Monitor contractor, vendor, and subcontractor work for compliance with specifications and design standards.
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, planners, and project managers to protect and enhance landscape assets during construction activities.
- Conduct site inspections and provide recommendations regarding landscape design, installation, and maintenance practices.
- Administer operational budgets and monitor expenditures.
- Review labor, material, and equipment costs and identify cost-saving and operational-efficiency opportunities.
- Manage inventory, procurement, and utilization of equipment, supplies, and materials.
- Coordinate maintenance and repair programs for landscape vehicles and equipment.
- Prepare estimates and quotations for landscape services and contract work.
- Lead and continuously improve the campus Integrated Pest Management program.
- Evaluate pest management strategies and oversee compliant pesticide application practices.
- Maintain required certifications and ensure regulatory compliance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
- Support sustainability initiatives and environmentally responsible landscape management practices.
- Ensure safe working conditions for employees, students, visitors, contractors, and the campus community.
- Conduct safety training, inspections, and incident investigations.
- Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk.
- Participate in emergency planning, severe weather response, and other critical campus operations.
- Provide leadership during snow, ice, and other emergency response activities.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience managing large-scale grounds or campus landscape operations.
- Pennsylvania Public Pesticide Applicator Certification or ability to obtain it.
- Experience working in a unionized environment.
- Knowledge of landscape construction, irrigation systems, hardscape maintenance, and snow removal operations.
- Degree or specialized training in horticulture, landscape management, agronomy, arboriculture, or a related field.
Pennsylvania State University is a multi-campus, land-grant public research university whose mission spans undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service.
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