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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Landscape Services Supervisor in Austin, Texas
Supervises a crew of 5 to 7 people in the implementation of a landscape management program to successfully uphold the SITES Gold landscape rating.Assures landscape is maintained to University standards and adheres to SITES certification including all turf, shrub, and hardscapes. Reports unsafe conditions in all landscape areas, such as trip hazards, lighting, broken limbs, water breaks, and any other conditions that might be a safety hazard to the University community. Operating University-owned vehicles will be required.Develops organic fertilizer and pesticide programs and directs the crew in proper application.Assures the landscape (plants, turf, trees, and shrubs) is efficiently irrigated to maintain health, and abides by water restrictions by the city of Austin and the SITES certification. Directs crews to perform inspections on irrigation systems and reports needed repairs to the irrigation supervisor.Safely operates landscaping equipment and vehicles.Monitors the work order management system for requests and completes and approves daily labor report and time reports in electronic format.Works with University project managers, consultants, and private contractors in a collaborative effort to design, develop, and install DMS landscape projects in compliance with landscape master plans and relevant certifications.Composes professionally formatted official correspondences to ensure clarity of need and intent.Other related functions to be assigned, including working with other departments within the FS portfolio and peer institutions throughout The University of Texas System, with occasional overtime required, to support.