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Landscape Supervisor

Summary:
This position will maintain all that grows on the property (i.e., lawns, flowers, trees, etc.). A landscape supervisor serves at a camp that has a level one landscape program as measured by the landscape budget and the scope of groomed acreage.


Essential Duties:

Landscape

Provide care for the turf (top dressing, fertilizing, aeration, etc.)

Provide care for the plants and shrub (pruning, planting, fertilizing and herbicide.)

Design, plant and care for flower and planting beds for spring and summer.

Work closely with the landscape foreman in scheduling fertilizing, aeration and mowing.

Develop and maintain irrigation systems.

Develop and maintain a preventative maintenance program for landscape and farm operations.

Provide input in the development of a landscape master plan.

Perform landscape and preventative maintenance tasks as assigned.

Maintenance

Coordinate DIN/PM/projects, supervising the work of two – four maintenance personnel.

Act as back-up to camping superintendent.

Relationships

Meet weekly to plan and strategize for landscape, maintenance and projects.

The landscape supervisor will work closely with the landscape foreman in all aspects of landscape.

Working Conditions:

This position requires that the staff person be able to: lift at least fifty (50) pounds of materials waist high, operate mowers, tillers and other equipment necessary for landscaping and lawn care, stand on his/her feet for at least eight hours a day, bend, twist, carry and do other physical activities necessary to perform this job.

The majority of the job will take place out of doors, and the staff person will be exposed to heat, cold and various climate conditions as well as dirt and chemicals used in landscaping.

Education:

AA in horticulture

Three years landscape experience or five years of experience in landscape care and design

Experience Required For The Job:

Knowledge of area plants and shrubs highly desired.

Ability to oversee day-to-day maintenance functions, personnel and projects.

Note: Young Life is a relational ministry. Staff must be able to convey a sense of Christ-like hospitality and concern for guests and staff. Responding to the unexpected needs of a guest in a prompt and professional manner is important. All staff members are expected to represent Young Life positively and professionally within the community and be able to work with and minister to the volunteer high school and college-age young people who attend our camp.

Job Specific Working Conditions:

Due to the seasonal weather at Timber Wolf Lake, it is important to note that this position would also require you to do maintenance-related tasks. The seasonal breakdown would be approximately 7 months of landscape and 5 months of maintenance. Snow removal would fall in the 5-month range, but it isn't typically required all day, every day.

Education requirements are flexible. Will consider equivalent life/job experience in place of AA in Horticulture.

Notes:

Young Life is a relational ministry. Staff must be able to convey a sense of Christ-like hospitality and concern for guests and staff. Responding to the unexpected needs of a guest in a prompt and professional manner is important. All staff members are expected to represent Young Life positively and professionally within the community and be able to work with and minister to the volunteer high school and college-age young people who attend our camp.