Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
To manage the day-to-day administrative activities of the Landscape Services unit; this includes budgeting, HR, Payroll, procurement, and managing contractual services.
Preferences:
-Experience in a unionized environment desired.
-Ability to read construction documents.
-Project management of exterior hardscape installations, landscape design or construction experience.
-Bachelor’s degree in landscape management, landscape design, Construction/Project Management, -Business Management or related field.
-Ten (10) years’ experience in the supervision and management of large landscape maintenance
operations and/or experience in Landscape Design, Project Management, Operation Management.
Physical Demands:
Although the position is that of an administrator/manager, the incumbent will from time to time be expected to perform hands-on tasks. Must be able to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 50 lbs.; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on machinery and equipment; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, and adverse weather and temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment. Incumbent is an Essential employee, subject to a 24-hour day, seven-day per week span of operation.
Licenses/Certifications:
Must have and maintain a valid Maryland Class C license (or equivalent) with fewer than six points.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Three (3) years of professional secretarial, clerical, coordinator, or administrative experience. One (1) year leading or supervising professional staff.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the University’s policies and operating procedures.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials:
Cover Letter, Resume, Three (3) Professional References
Best Consideration Date:
8/29/2025
Posting Close Date:
N/A
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Visa Requirement:
***This position does not provide sponsorship for Visa***
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required
Yes
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
VPA-FM-B&LM-Arboretum & Landscape Services
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$84,840.00-$101,808.00
For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regardingdisclosablebackground check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
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